You are eating dinner by yourself in an elegant restaurant with white tablecloths and red leather booths and chairs... designer lighting sets a romantic mood...
Across the room you notice a man glancing in your direction... he is eating alone also and reading a book of philosophy while waiting for his appetizer to come...
We make accidental eye contact... I smile and then look down at my book again... my heart jumps - but I try not to show it...
I've already ordered and wonder why the waiter is coming back empty-handed... he comes to my table says rather formally... "Madame inquires if you would like to join her for dinner?" as he motions towards your table...
I look at you again... we smile at each other... you are a lovely vision in your black leather skirt and sleeveless white lace blouse...
"Please tell her yes..." I say to the waiter...
As I stand up to move to your table, I notice your eyes move slowly up and down to check out my whole body... seeing this gives me a tingling feeling... I like it...
I walk to your table and introduce myself - trying not to show my slight nervousness...
"Hi! I'm Rory. pleased to meet you..." I put out my hand to shake yours and notice that you look at my hand... your handshake is firm and self-assured...
"Hello, Rory..." you say with a knowing smile...
Our eyes meet as we shake hands... yours sparkle as we smile at each other... I go to sit in the red leather chair, but you motion to me to sit next to you in the booth...
The waiter brings the items from my table over to yours on a tray...
"Did you already order?" I ask you...
"Yes..." you answer - looking deep into my eyes as if you are studying my soul...
I sit a respectful distance from you, but not too far away... as I unfold my napkin to put it in my lap, you brush your hand against mine... it seems almost accidental, but I sense that you did it on purpose...
"I eat alone quite often, but do enjoy a good conversation..." I say light-heartedly...
"So do I..." you reply with a hint of mystery...
You look at me with inquiring eyes, and I answer your unasked question... "I'm as hetero as can be..." I assure you with a laugh...
"I thought so..." you respond with a smile...
While we talk, the air-conditioning comes on over our table and cools your bare arms... I offer you my black leather jacket... you accept...