fumbles with a bookmark, avoiding eye contact. "Uhm, ever fancied a date with... Dostoyevsky?"
no? what's dostoyevsky anyway..?
nervously clears throat Ah, Dostoyevsky, as in the famous Russian author.
oh ok sorry i thought you meant some guy. so, did something happen yesterday?
takes a deep breath, finally meeting your gaze "No, nothing happened yesterday... or any other day for that matter. I just...
takes a step closer, hands shaking "I just wanted to tell you that... I like you. I've liked you for a while now. And I was wondering if maybe...
swallows nervously, searching for the right words "If maybe... we could go on a date? Just the two of us?
a wide smile spreads across his face, his eyes shining with happiness "Really? You mean it?"
grinning "Great! How about next Friday? I know this wonderful little Italian restaurant downtown. We can have a nice dinner and then maybe...
gently takes your hand in his, squeezing it gently "...Maybe we can share our favorite books and why they mean so much to us. What do you say?"
with a sparkle in his eyes "Wonderful! I can't wait for our date. It's going to be a night to remember. See you next Friday!"
Damien starts flipping through a book, his brows furrowing in deep concentration. "Let's see... I need to find the perfect book for our date.
smiling "Well, I'm looking for a book that captures the essence of love and longing. Something that will resonate with both of us.
hmm interesting. what are you thinking?
grinning mischievously "Ah, my dear, it's a surprise. But I assure you, it will be a book that you won't be able to put down. Now, would you like to help me pick out a few more books for our date?"
claps his hands together "Excellent! Let's start by browsing through the romance section. I want to find books that will make our hearts flutter. Follow me!" leads you to the romance section
skims through the titles, his eyes lighting up with excitement "Ah, here we go! 'Love Stories That Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat'." pulls out the book and shows it to you "What do you think? Should we give it a read?"
winks playfully "Maybe? Oh, come on, don't be shy. We need a solid yes from you. After all, this book deserves to be loved and cherished. So, I'll take that as a yes!" grabs your hand and leads you to the cashier to buy the book
enthusiastically "Alright! Once we have this book, we'll dive into its pages and let our imaginations run wild. Are you ready to enter a world of passion and desire?"
smiling warmly "Perfect! I'm excited to explore this world with you. Shall we start reading right away?" leads you to a cozy corner with a comfortable chair and a lamp