Page 9 of Willing
“Umm… sorry, I zoned out. What did you ask me?”
“When are you done – with school?”
“Oh, about a year. If I finish.”
“Why wouldn’t you finish?”
“Long story… but enough school talk. I am really glad I got coffee with you. Thanks for being persistent.”
“Well, I’d like to push my luck – would you consider letting me take you out on a real date.”
I sat, contemplating his request. Part of me wanted to remain loyal to Paul… or the dream of Paul. But then there was the other part – screaming at me to quit wasting my time on waiting.
“Please? Just one date?”
His smile was genuine. He was gorgeous, and it could be just the break I needed… and the push for Paul. Even though I hated to use Dan as a weapon, I wanted to do something to shake up Paul.
“You know what… Yeah – I’d love to go out with you.”
“Seriously? SO, you don’t really have a boyfriend, do you?”
“No – more like an idea of one. He just hasn’t noticed me, and I am done waiting.”
I smiled, embarrassed that I had just admitted that to another person beside Dylan.
“Well, it’s his loss. Would Saturday work?”
“I’m moving out of my dorm Saturday, but if you don’t mind meeting up late, I could make that work?”
“Perfect, where should I pick you up?”
“Actually,” I stood, “I will need to meet you there. I’m moving in with my best friend and I’m not sure she’d want company at the house. Here, let me give you my cell number.”
I reached out taking his phone, as I keyed in my number, “Don’t worry, I’m not flaking out on you. I am looking forward to a new adventure. Text or call me with the location – so I know how to dress.”
“Ok, see you Saturday if not before then.”
We walked outside together, Dan heading off towards his dorm. I was excited with the prospect of a new friendship, or maybe more. Being alone was beginning to suck.
