Carlos and I (Ashleigh) both work for a tech firm in Dallas. We started at the same time, each of us fresh out of school. Carlos invited a group of us out to drinks at the end of the first week, and I recognized it as an opportunity to make some friends in the office.
Friday night arrived and I changed into a mini halter dress bought for the occasion. On my way out of the restroom, Carlos bumped into me.
"I'm sorry, Ashleigh. A couple of the other girls backed out and the whole thing fell apart. I think we're the only ones who still planned on going."
"Oh..." I said my face downcast. I was new to Dallas and was looking at a weekend alone.
"Hey, but we can still go if you want."
"Yeah, that'd be great. Thanks, Carlos."
"I'll even drive, so don't let me have too many."
And it was a date. An awkward, accidental date, but hey, it would be fun.
At the bar, we went through the first wave of small talk, when Carlos grinned and nodded at the next booth. A couple of guys were discussing their sexual fantasies. We both eavesdropped for a minute. It was pretty entertaining. Everything from threesomes to being tied up. Then Carlos spoke.
"You have any fantasies/fetishes?" He had arched his eyebrow in mock curiosity.
"Really?" I was blushing beet red.
