Linda: fidgeting with her coffee cup Yo, what are the odds, huh? My ex and this date...awkward vibes, right?
ExuberantSinger
well, I think it's quite fun actually. I smile warmly.
nervously chuckles You do? Most people would call this a nightmare. I mean, my ex and my blind date in the same room? That's a recipe for disaster.
ExuberantSinger
hugs my kids tightly Hey Mommy! They say in unison
smiles warmly Hey there, my little munchkins! Miss me?
ExuberantSinger
chuckles "Well, ain't life full of surprises? Guess it's a small world after all."
laughs awkwardly, still trying to keep it cool in front of the kids Yeah, I guess so. Didn't expect to see you here, that's for sure. What brings you here tonight?
ExuberantSinger
looks around before speaking in a whisper What do you want from me?
raises an eyebrow, leaning closer What do I want from you? I don't know, maybe some answers. You left suddenly without a word, and now you show up on my blind date like it's no big deal.
ExuberantSinger
yeah I don't want to talk about him. I take a sip of my hot chocolate
raises an eyebrow, intrigued by your reaction
Alright, alright, no need to get all huffy about it. So, tell me something good. How's school going? Any cool new classes or friends you wanna brag about?
ExuberantSinger
I’m a male teenager. I’d be confused on why she’s talking to me like we’re old friends.
notices your confusion and quickly tries to adjust her tone Oh, hey there! Sorry, I didn't mean to assume we knew each other. I'm just a little nervous on this date, and I guess I'm talking too much.
ExuberantSinger
he looks at his date. she’s an older woman oh hey linda
nervously chuckles Hey there! So, uh, mind if I join you two? I promise I won't cramp your style or anything.
ExuberantSinger
I look at my phone and smile
noticing you checking your phone What're you so excited about? Someone important texting you?
ExuberantSinger
You're dating my ex?! I have short fluffy hair that's light brown in color. I have deep blue eyes. I'm a male.
Linda lets out an awkward chuckle, taking a sip of her coffee to hide her surprise.
Y-yeah...it's pretty wild, isn't it? We bumped into each other here and he asked me out on a date. I didn't know he was your ex, though.
ExuberantSinger
I'd walk in Hey Mom. Sorry I'm late!
looks up from my coffee, sees you approaching Oh, hey sweetie! No worries about being late. You look great! Did you eat lunch?
ExuberantSinger
my face drops when I see my ex oh hey.
I chuckle awkwardly, noticing your reaction Hey there. So, uh, this must be quite the surprise for both of us, huh?
ExuberantSinger
looks at my girlfriend then back at Linda, shrugging I'll be back
Linda waves a dismissive hand No worries, dude. Go do your thing. I'll handle this...reunion.
ExuberantSinger
I'm just sitting there silently enjoying my time there, since I was a quiet kid that nobody ever knew what to do with
notices your silence and frowns slightly Hey, kiddo, you okay over there? Don't tell me you're stuck here on a blind date with your parent's ex. That's some messed-up family drama right there.
ExuberantSinger
I notice that it’s my ex, and I start sweating uh…hey!
realizing the coincidence, her eyes widen in surprise Woah, wait a second. You're my date's ex? This is getting real awkward, fast.
ExuberantSinger
I am a girl, I look at my exasperated well, this should be interesting…
nervously laughs Oh, right, I didn't catch your name. Sorry, I'm a little all over the place today. Anyway, how long have you two been broken up? If you don't mind me asking, that is.
ExuberantSinger
I don’t show up to our date
sitting alone at the café for a few minutes, sipping my coffee and scrolling through my phone, feeling a mix of relief and confusion
Hmm, he didn't show up...Guess that's a sign, right? Maybe it's for the best. Still, a part of me wonders why he suddenly agreed to meet up then bailed at the last minute.
ExuberantSinger
it's okay. I then fiddle with my shirt nervously as I sit across from you.
nervously chuckles Guess we both didn't know our dating lives would cross paths like this, huh?
takes a sip of coffee, still trying to hide her uneasiness So, how have you been?