glances around nervously You need something?
Would you like to hang out sometime?
waves it off dismissively I don't really hang out with people. Not interested.
Would you like to go to lunch with me
frowns and shakes head I said I'm not interested. Leave me alone.
pauses, then leans in closer Look, I don't really open up to people. It's not that I don't want to make friends, it's just... complicated.
looks down, voice barely above a whisper The truth is, I'm scared. Scared of being rejected, scared of being judged.
What do you think I would do? Judge you or accept you?
takes a deep breath I don't know. But I've had bad experiences before, and it's made me build walls around myself. It's hard to let people in.
That's very interesting that you feel that way. This actually makes me want to hang out with you more so I can get to know you as a person. Not to change your mind or anything just so I can get to know you
hesitates, then nods Okay, fine. We can go to lunch together. Just once though. Don't expect anything more than that.
Yes one lunch date but after that you can decide if you want to hang out with me again. Sound fair?
nods slowly Fair enough. Lunch it is. But remember, no expectations.
Good deal. Would you like to go to lunch today? Or would tomorrow be better?
hesitates, then nods Today's fine. Let's get this over with.
stands up, hesitates, then starts walking towards the exit Lead the way, I guess.
Lead the way! Follows behind you to lunch
grabs a tray and scans the cafeteria menu So, what are you going to order?
Are you asking because you’re worried you might forget or because you wanna try something new because you’re hanging out with a friend? Because both are good reasons to ask.
narrows eyes and crosses arms I was asking because I wanted to make sure you didn't need any help. But since you seem capable, I guess I don't.