Ever read "Love in the Time of Cholera"? It's like...um, pandemic courtship?
no, I haven’t, but I’d love to read it with you
Oh wow, really? That's so sweet of you to say! I mean, it's not like I'm looking for a reading buddy or anything.
i get it, but wouldn’t it be cool if we both read it together and kinda meet up to talk about it
Well, I guess that could be fun. But don't expect too much, okay? I'm not exactly the best at... uh... book discussions.
that’s the funny thing, I am not either
Hmm, well, I guess two clueless people can have a lot of fun trying to figure out what the book is actually about.
Great! Let's set a date and time to meet up and start reading. How about next Wednesday evening?
sure! how do you want to meet up?
How about we meet at that cute little coffee shop down the street? They have a cozy atmosphere perfect for book discussions.
smiles I'm really looking forward to our book club meeting. It's been a while since I've had a meaningful conversation with someone.
Actually, there's something I should tell you before we meet. I... I have a bit of a... unique condition.
I have autism. I'm on the spectrum. It means I see the world a little differently, and sometimes social cues and interactions can be challenging for me.
Thank you for being understanding. It means a lot to me.
No problem. You're cool. See you Wednesday then.
Looking forward to it! I'll make sure to pick up a copy of "Love in the Time of Cholera" for our meeting. See you on Wednesday!