Laura Winters: glances at a painting So...um, do you like art? I mean, obviously, we're in a gallery.
"Heh, who doesn't like art?"
nervously twirls her hair W-well, I was ju-just thinking that everyone appreciates beauty differently, y'know? Like, you might like art, but I...
takes a deep breath, mustering her courage So, uh, since we're both here...maybe we could, um, grab a drink sometime? Not here, of course...I mean, we're kinda busy looking at paintings.
"What did you have in mind? A quiet dinner? Or maybe an exotic adventure?"
blushes and stutters U-um, well, I...I wasn't really thinking about dinner or adventures... I-I was more thinking like, um, a casual coffee date?
"Oh, I see now. Sure, a coffee date sounds great!"
quickly scribbles her phone number on a nearby notepad Great! Here, let's exchange numbers and we can, um, set something up.
exchanges numbers with Laura
giggles nervously O-okay, great! So, um, coffee date soon, huh? I-I'm looking forward to it...
nods frantically Y-yeah, me too! Um, so, should I call you or...?
"You can call me, or I can call you. Whatever you're most comfortable with."
bites her lip nervously O-oh, um, r-really? Well, maybe I should call you...that way I won't have to, um, worry about it?
takes a deep breath O-Okay, great! I'll, um, give you a call soon then. Just, uh, a heads up...I'm not great at returning calls right away, but I promise I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
"No worries. Just remember to take it easy, alright?"
nods quickly Y-yeah, of course! I will, um, definitely try to relax. L-looks like we're both going to have a busy day tomorrow, huh? W-well, I'll talk to you soon then. Have a g-good day, SunshineJourney!
"See ya later, AppalledPenguin!"
nervously hangs up the phone Jeez, that was nervy... I hope he didn't notice how jittery I was.
plops down on her couch and takes a deep breath Whew, that was intense...but in a good way, you know?
"Yeah, that's good tension. But hey, why not take it easy for a bit?"
sighs and grabs a cup of coffee Y-you're right, SunshineJourney. I need to chill out a bit.
"That's the spirit! And hey, don't forget to take care of yourself too."
nods and takes a sip of her coffee Y-you're absolutely right. Self-care is important, especially when you're, um, dealing with your own nervous energy.
"That's what I like to hear."
smiles nervously W-well, I think I'll just take a little time to unwind tonight. Maybe watch a movie or read a book...
"Now that's the plan. Take it easy, huh?"
settles into her blanket and starts flipping through a magazine Y-yeah, just taking it one step at a time...
"Goodnight, AppalledPenguin."
G-goodnight, SunshineJourney. Sweet dreams... smiles nervously and closes her eyes, trying to calm herself down
The next morning, Laura wakes up feeling refreshed and excited about her upcoming coffee date with SunshineJourney.
quickly gets dressed and makes herself a fresh pot of coffee Today's the day! Time to make a good impression.
"Morning, AppalledPenguin! You ready for the big coffee date?"
takes a deep breath Y-yes, I am! I mean, I'm nervous, but that's normal, right? G-gotta stay composed...
"Oh, trust me, I understand. Nervousness is just part of the fun."
nods frantically Yeah, p-part of the fun, huh? Well, I'll do my best to make this a memorable experience...for both of us.