"Hello, you are the 100th caller here at Tacoma's Top Country 100.5. Now for a free date with Taylor Swift you need to name the 5 songs of which the clips were taken from. Are you ready? Go!"
"Number one was Taylor Swift's "Our Song", number two was Kenny Chesney's "Big Star", three was Tim McGraw's "Back When", the fourth one was Danielle Peck's "Bad For Me", and five was Jamey Johnson's "In Color"."
"YOU ARE CORRECT! You have won a free date for two with the lovely Taylor Swift this Saturday at "Pacific Grill" here in Tacoma. Congratulations, what is your name sir?"
"Dan Wilson"
"Well Mr. Dan Wilson, enjoy your free date with Taylor!"
It was Saturday morning as I was psyched for my date with Taylor Swift. I have had a huge crush on Taylor ever since I first saw the video for "Our Song", and have constantly dreamed about just being in the same building as her for a day, let alone a date. I asked for my sister Carly's advice on how I should dress for my date. I didn't want to over-dress but I also did not want to look like a slob.
"I was thinking a dress shirt with my khaki pants, what do you think?" I asked
"Yes on the dress shirt, but you should wear jeans with them instead of those khaki's. That's how I like my men to dress, Taylor might too." Carly responded.
"Yeah, that seems good, not trying too hard, right?" I asked nervously.
Carly gave me hug and told me to calm down. "I've got something that'll calm you down."
She handed me a joint and told me to smoke this before my date if I was still feeling nervous. I can't lie, I smoke a lot of weed and have since I was 15 when I caught Carly smoking in the bathroom and she asked me to join her. After that I would sneak into her room after our parents went to sleep and we would share a joint or her bong. This went on until she moved out shortly after my 19th birthday. I had stopped once I started dating my ex in college, but started again when we broke up last month. I'm now 26 and, knowing how important tonight was, I wanted to be clear in the head.
It was now 2:00 and I was almost ready to leave for the restaurant when my cell phone rang. I looked at the number and didn't recognize it. Usually I don't answer it if I don't know who it is, but something drew me in.
"Hello"
"Hi, is this Dan Wilson?"
"Yes, may I ask who is calling?"
"This is Taylor Swift. I'm calling to make sure you would be at the restaurant on time."
"Absolutely, I wouldn't miss it for the world."
"Awesome, see you then."
"Wait, how did you get my number?
"The radio station, I wanted it in case plans changed. I got to go; my friend is here to drive me to the restaurant"
"Okay, see you in a bit." I hung up.
I grabbed my keys and headed out to my car. I reached into my pocket to put my license in the glove compartment and pulled out the joint. Since I didn't want to be late or leave it in the car, I put it back in my pocket and was on my way. It took my longer than usual to get into town, but luckily I left early enough. It worked out perfect as I met Taylor at the door. We gave each other a hug, followed by me holding open the door for her.
The wait for a table wasn't long, probably because Taylor is a celebrity and we don't get celebrities often in Tacoma, they usually go to Seattle. We sat down at the table and ordered our drinks. We both got a Coke because I didn't drink and she was only 20 and couldn't. While we waited she asked me about my life, what I did for a living, what my interests were, etc.
"I take care of the grass at Qwest Field in Seattle. I cut the grass and paint the lines on the field before event."
"Cool, do you like your job a lot?"
"It's getting me through okay I guess."
The waitress came with our sodas and took our food orders. She got the steak and I got the ribs. I asked her why she volunteered for this "Win a Date with Taylor Swift" promotion.
"Two reasons: the radio station donated $25,000 to the Nashville flood relief, and I haven't dated a regular guy since I became famous. The celebrities I date are all stuck-up douchebags that think they're better than everyone else. You don't seem like that kind of a guy and even if it's only once, it's nice to date a normal person." She finished off with a smile.
Taylor's black purse was sitting on the table when a waiter bumped into it, knocking it to the ground. Both Taylor and I leaned down to pick it up and I had noticed something had fallen out. Taylor saw me pick it up and her face turned red.
"You smoke weed?" I asked
She looked nervous and wouldn't answer me, embarrassed that I found out her secret.
"Taylor?"
"Yes, it's something I started doing after I turned 18. I've been able to keep it a secret, only you and my dealer know what I do. I hope this doesn't upset you."
I reached into my pocket, grabbed Carly's joint and placed it in her hand, and she looked surprised and relieved. She realized that the pot wasn't going to end the date early.
"If you want, you can come back to my place and we can enjoy ourselves with this shit."
Her face lit up with a smile and a nod. Our food came and we both finished it rather quickly because we both wanted to get out of there and have some fun. We both got into my car and started to drive back to my house. Taylor got the joint out and started playing with it, wanting to smoke it so much. We arrived at my house and quickly went inside. I offered Taylor a drink, she declined. We both sat down on the couch and as I was turning on the TV, she leaned in and gave me a kiss.
"That was nice, but why?"
"I've never smoked with anyone before and there is a certain effect the pot gives me that will be awesome for both of us."