I close the door to my office and make my way out to the car. I've got nothing planned for the weekend... that hasn't happened in a long, long time. As I pull out of the parking lot, my cell starts ringing.
"Hmm," I think, realizing that it's my general ring tone. I let it ring, enjoying the song. A minute later, my voicemail indicator beeps.
As I pull up to a red light, I reach for my phone to check in. Not a number I recognize, either, so I call voice mail.
"Hey, Lindsey. You gave me your number a while ago... I just hadn't used it yet. Hope it's okay that I am now. Anyway, I just wondered what you were up to this weekend. I had nothing planned, thought I'd see if you might be interested in hanging out or whatever. Give me a call when you get a chance."
"Well, now, that's a pleasant surprise, and solves my 'what am I going to do all weekend?' mystery," I say out loud as I call you back.
"Hey stranger," I say when you answer. "I've got no plans to speak of. What'd you have in mind?"
I listen as you outline what sounds like a fun evening, and then say, "Sure! Sounds like fun. I can be ready in less than an hour."
I make sure you've got directions to my apartment, and then put my phone away. "Good thing I'm almost home," I think as I turn the last corner.
Finally reaching my apartment, I dash inside and grab a towel. Stripping down, I jump in the shower, the cool water running over my body. It feels good, but I have no time to linger... at least not now!!
I get out and dry off, taking a minute to make my hair manageable. Heading to my closet, I take out hanger after hanger, trying to decide on something. I finally choose my favorite jeans and a black sweater. I may be a little too warm, but at least I'll look good. I get dressed and puzzle over which shoes to wear. As I finish getting ready, I notice the time and realize you should be here any time!
Sure enough, there's the knock at the door... and there you are.
"Well, hey there. Come on in," I say as I open the door. "I'm just about ready."
"Hello yourself. Sorry for the late invite. I didn't know for sure until about five minutes before I called," you say sheepishly.
"No problem. I'd been trying to figure out what I was going to do with myself all weekend. It worked perfectly! I'll be right back," I say as I head back to my bedroom for a quick spritz of perfume and my earrings.
"So where are we off to?" I ask.
"Well. I was thinking maybe mini golf first, then dinner?" you suggest.
"Sounds like a plan . . ." I start to say.
"I'll drive," you say, apparently reading my thoughts.
So, off we go. I'm horrible at mini golf, but it's always fun anyway.
Tonight is no different; I'm awful! As we finish the last hole, I tally up the scores.
"Oh, good grief," I groan as I look at the numbers. "That's so not fair."
You grin as you come up beside me. "I'll let you even the score later, if you want," you say quietly, resting a hand on my back.
"We'll just see about that," I reply.
We return our clubs to the counter and head out for dinner. There's a fun restaurant just down the street, so we head there.
Dinner is quiet; we chat, catching up on life. Seems like we don't get to talk as much as we used to or perhaps would like to these days. We linger over our drinks for a while before heading back to my apartment. I'm a little anxious, but I can't quite tell if you are or not.
"Nothing has to happen tonight," you say, breaking into my thoughts. "Just because we've talked about some possibilities and as if fooling around was a certainty... that doesn't mean we have to act on it."
"And if I want to...?" I say questioningly.
"Then I'll be relieved, because I do, and I was hoping you did too," you smile. "But let's not rush into anything. Talking for years and spending two hours together don't necessarily equate with total physical comfort."
We've come to my apartment, and go inside. I make my way to the kitchen. "Something to drink? I've got water, juice, milk, wine..."
"Wine sounds like a good plan...' you drift off as you stand in the doorway.
I'm reaching for my corkscrew, but stop to figure out what you're staring at. Checking behind me, I hear you laugh.
"I was watching you, silly," you chuckle as I look back down at the wine.
"Oh, um... oh," I murmur, blushing. I pour the wine, and offer you a glass.
"To tonight, and to you," you toast.