Fuck that was a long week. Of course this of all weeks was when the lab gets new equipment that just needs to get up and running. 12 hour days tightening screws, piping high pressure gases, and wanting to punch computers really takes it's toll. I wanted nothing more than to just get home get naked and lay in bed.
It was finally Friday evening and I had no plans like always. At least the weather was nice, a gorgeous spring evening, calm and warm. Maybe I would just go to the park and watch the sunset, something about that plan just felt right. The clouds were already starting to turn orange and pink by the time I made it to the parking lot.
I got out of my car and shut the door on my dress hem and heard a terrible, "riiiiiip!"
Fuck, just when a glimmer of fun was creeping into my life destiny says no.
I open my door and just as I'm about to get in I hear a voice behind me, "is your dress okay? I heard it rip."
Walking up was a stunning woman, long blonde hair, cozy sweater and jeans, and big old school glasses. She had a chocolate ice cream dripping down her fingers while she looked at me genuinely concerned. I realized I had been staring with my dress pulled way up my leg not moving an inch looking like a fool.
"Oh oh it's okay, I was just leaving any way." I stammered.
"Let me see, girls gotta stick together!" She cheerfully replied.
She walked over and examined the huge rip that went up my thigh. This was a fairly new nice work dress I got and now it was frayed.
"That's not that bad, you can fix it right up! Plus you got great thighs girl you should show them off!" She said.
"You think?" I blushed. "I just wanted to enjoy the sunset after this hell of a week, I guess it's not so bad."
"No WAY!" She yelled, "I was gonna do the same under the tree at the top of the hill, come with me!"
Before I knew it I was pulled by the hand along the path, something about her made me know this would be the right decision.
"O-okay! What's your name person that is dragging me away? I like to be casual with my kidnappers." I said.
"Call me bunny! And I don't steal I just aggressively invite! Hope you're okay with that." She replied.
"By all means! You seem fun and I could use some fun. Wish I had ice cream like you though, that would go perfect with the sunset." I said. "My names B by the way."
"Ooh bunny and the bee, a good combo! And I'll share my ice cream if you want as long as you love chocolate as much as I do" she teased.
We made it to the top of the hill and plopped down. The sun was at the perfect point where everything was orange, it was like the sky forgot it was supposed to be blue. We stared for a second before I spoke up.
"I don't know how much you love chocolate but I can say it's my favorite flavor if the offer still stands. Ice cream just feels right on a day like today."
She handed me her half gone cone and I took a big lick before handing it back. "Why did you stop me in the lot? Most people would've just kept walking." I said
Bunny pondered for a moment before answering. "I guess I've been in your shoes, just things not going right and you had a defeated look on your face. I just knew when I was there I wanted someone to stop and help."
"Well thank you I really did need it." I said. "It's been a long day at work and I wanted a bit of peace before going back home alone"
"Nooo that's no good!" Bunny interrupted. "New plan, you're watching a movie at my house and we are becoming friends. This isn't a choice!"
I laughed. I knew whatever she said was not full of malice even if her words were intense. She just exuded kindness in a way I'd never seen before.
"You know what, sure! Normally I wait until the second date to go to a girls house but you're extra nice so I can make an exception!" I said.
"Great!" Bunny replied as she hopped up, "follow my car, I don't live far!"
The sun had just set as we left, we got into our cars and I followed he a few roads away to a cute little house. It was a little bungalow that was my current dream, something cozy but also something I owned.
We got out of our cars and bunny led me in. "Sorry if it's messy, I didn't think I'd have a date today!"
Oh so it was a date? My heart jumped a beat. We walked in an overall it was neat, some clothes all over but no trash. It smelled a bit like cigarettes and weed but not bad.
"Alright sit with me! I wanna ask a few questions before the movie." Bunny said.
We sat on the couch, a little closer than I thought but I didn't mind. I was able to truly take her in now, she had bright blue eyes that sparkled with joy. She had ruby lipstick that begged to be kissed. She had gorgeous golden hair that was naturally tousled but made her real and beautiful.
"Okay, first things first, want a beer? I've got amber ales mostly but I promise they're good!" She said.
"Sure I'll take one." I replied. She bounced up and got two bottles from the fridge, opened them and came back.
"Okay let's start easy, what do you do that was such a hard week?" Bunny asked.
"Oh geez, well I'm an engineer and we just got this new piece of equipment that has been driving me crazy. It just won't work and I really needed a break. I was just gonna lie in bed all weekend but this is way better!" I said.
"Oooh a smarty girl hell yes! Sorry about that equipment but you seem very capable, I'm sure you'll get it figured out!" Bunny replied.
"Thanks, it's just a bit frustrating is all. What do you do?" I asked.
"I'm a grad student studying English literature. I've loved books and poetry my whole life it just kinda called to me." She said
"That's awesome! I'll be honest I was a math nerd more than a book nerd but maybe that means I have a lot to learn from you!" I said.