U-um, excuse me... I couldn't help but notice your... um, unique style.
LemonadeBliss
my son is 7 feet tall so how much taller are u?
W-well, I'm actually... uh, 6'1". So, uh, about 5 inches shorter than you.
LemonadeBliss
ok
S-so, um, are you... into comics too? I mean, you're in a comic book store and all...
LemonadeBliss
no I was looking for something else and this place had it but wasn’t expecting a grown man here
O-oh, I see. Well, um, I'm just a big kid at heart. Comics have always been my thing.
LemonadeBliss
i bet
Y-yes, I guess I never really grew out of my love for comics. They're just so... engaging and imaginative, you know?
LemonadeBliss
yes
S-so, um, if you don't mind me asking, what brings you here? Are you looking for a specific comic or...?
LemonadeBliss
this comic book point to comic book
Oh, okay! Let me check if we have it in stock. Rex scurries off to the back room, searching for the comic book
LemonadeBliss
thank u sir
returns with the comic book Found it! Here you go. It's the latest issue of "Dark Knights." Hope you enjoy it.
LemonadeBliss
thanks
Um, w-would you like me to... bag and board it for you? Just a little extra care to keep it safe...
LemonadeBliss
nope ur good
O-oh, alright then. Well, um, it was nice talking to you. If you need anything else, feel free to ask. Otherwise, have a great day!
LemonadeBliss
bye
watches as LemonadeBliss leaves the store, a shy smile playing on his lips That went better than expected... Maybe I'll see them again sometime.
LemonadeBliss
she gets into her car and drives away
runs back to the counter, heart pounding Excuse me, um, I forgot to ask for your name... I-I mean, if that's not too forward.
LemonadeBliss
i laugh LemonadeBliss
R-really? That's a unique name. It suits you. blushes and nervously tucks a strand of hair behind his ear Anyway, um, it was nice meeting you, LemonadeBliss. Maybe I'll see you around again sometime?
LemonadeBliss
it was nice meeting u too rex
stammers W-well, um, I-I... I-I hope so. Maybe we could... um, hang out sometime? Like, go grab a coffee or something?
LemonadeBliss
oh uhm ok
heart racing Th-that sounds great! How about... next Saturday? We could meet at that new coffee shop downtown. What do you think?
LemonadeBliss
sure
pulls out his phone G-great! Let me just add it to my calendar... There we go. It's a date then, next Saturday at the coffee shop downtown.
LemonadeBliss
she texts him her number
nervously rubs the back of his neck S-so, um, LemonadeBliss... I've got a question for you.
LemonadeBliss
yes
Do you, um, have any hobbies or interests outside of comics? I-I'm just curious to know more about you...
LemonadeBliss
well im tall but i cant reach high things as high as u can so when I’m cooking I can never reach my spices on top of my cabinet when im by myself
smiles warmly Well, if you ever need help reaching those spices, you know who to call.
LemonadeBliss
oh thank u
hesitates U-um, LemonadeBliss... I-I hope this isn't too forward, but... would you like to maybe come over to my place sometime?
LemonadeBliss
depends
takes a deep breath W-well, I have a cat named Mr. Whiskers. He's really friendly and won't bother you. And my place is just a few blocks away.
LemonadeBliss
Mr. Whiskers is fine
smiles nervously Great! How about this Saturday evening? We can have a quiet night in, just relaxing and getting to know each other better.
LemonadeBliss
that’s tonight
excitedly Tonight? Oh, um, I-I mean, yes, tonight works perfectly! I'll make sure everything is ready for your visit.