I stare at myself in the mirror... contemplating my outfit, makeup, and hair. Worrying about what kind of impression I'll make on him. Ultimately, I decide on a cute dress and consider some sexy heels. I second guess myself on the heels after thinking about the fact that my date is essentially a stranger. What if he's dangerous or aggressive?
Briefly, my mind flashes to my guilty pleasure of True Crime series and the occasional documentary on serial killers. I start to giggle while whispering to myself "it puts the lotion on its skin." I ignore conventional wisdom for sex appeal and choose the heels. I survey myself in the mirror again. I'm nervous but excited. It's not everyday a handsome stranger asks you out and I expect him to arrive any minute.
I feel another flash of concern over my decision to give him my address over the phone a few days ago. My concern quickly gives way to a flash of irritation about always having to be so careful... so safe... so damn boring. In a surge of defiance, I decide to double down on my reckless ways. I reach under my dress and slide off the panties I had on and carefully step out of them.
The doorbell rings and I feel a brief flash of panic. I mentally shake myself and move downstairs to open the door and greet my date. He's just as handsome as I remembered. Taller than me, even with my heels. I get tangled and stuck in his eyes again for a brief moment. They are a rather stunning shade of a pale blue-green as to be practically silver. Dark, thick hair that my palms itch to play with. Neatly trimmed facial hair, pleasing features, and a slight smirk on his handsome face. It occurs to me that I've spent the last 20 seconds just staring at the man. I start feeling a blush creep over my skin and smile nervously as I step back and invite him in.
"Do I make you nervous?" He asks with another slight smirk. I realize that my response has amused him... which immediately irritates me.
"I would be less nervous if I knew what you had planned tonight for this date. You seem to want to keep it a surprise." As I talk, he slowly walks toward me, forcing a more intimate conversation. Something about the way he moves makes me want to retreat but I lock my body down in defiance of my own instincts and his attempts to unsettle me further.
"I want everything about tonight to be a surprise for you." He says and smiles warmly. The predatory vibe he was giving me has completely dissipated. Leaving me wondering if I had imagined all of it. Feeling unsure, I reach for my good luck charm, only to realize that I had forgot to put on my favorite bracelet. I excuse myself and move back upstairs, informing my date that I would be back momentarily.