The phone rings and you pick it up with your usual greeting. At the other end of the line you hear a distinctive Texan drawl, stammering and stuttering over words - It's Mike! Somehow, despite his nervousness, he manages to ask you out on a date for this evening. You, of course, say yes without hesitation. In shocked happiness he asks, "Really? Wow!".
You laughingly say, "Yes, silly!" and with that he hangs up the phone but not before you hear him yell out "YaaaaHOOOO!"
Still laughing you hang up the receiver and realize he never said what time he'd be there to pick you up. You shake your head and giggle thinking how cute he is when he gets all flustered.
Just as you are about to head up the stairs to get ready the doorbell rings. You run over to open the door and there Michael stands - looking very happy!
"Boy" you say trying to contain your amusement, "that was pretty fast."
"Sorry" he says softly, "I just couldn't wait to see you." then he gives you one of his smiles that melts your heart.
You invite him in and ask where it is that'll you'll be going so you can dress accordingly.
"Well, you see, that's the problem." a sincere look crossing his face, "I can't decide where to go tonight. I was thinking it would be fun to go to the rodeo but then I thought it would be more romantic if we went down to the beach for a picnic dinner next to a bonfire, what do you think?
Copyright©:1998,Terri
Revised--April 5,1998