Hives and Other Drugs

I had planned to stay at my girlfriend's after my night out that Friday. Unfortunately, she had to travel that same weekend.  I had considered cancelling - I mean, having nowhere 'safe' to lay my head was a good excuse to avoid a TGIF show but my social life was non-existent and I craved new friends and activities. "You always cancel everything interesting. Why?", I asked myself. Elements never favoured me when it came to having fun.  I had no car and no house of my own (my father's house is not my own please)... No! No. No. No. I wasn't going to let this one little fuck up ruin this Friday. "Who can I call now?", my mind wondered as I scrolled through my contact list and BBM contacts. I did as my mind advised, and booked myself space at a friend's for a night. That Friday night was way awesome than I thought it would be.  I played catch-up with old friends, met some of my Twitter DMers and exchanged numbers wit...

  I was looking for a break when I met you. I had just gotten my lashes done and I needed a really good meal—one I didn’t cook. I thought to treat myself to some delectable pasta and a good cocktail. You welcomed me into your restaurant and asked me to take a seat while you got me the menu. When you returned, you smiled so intensely as you talked me through what was available. I initially thought it was just your thing—until it seemed like you smacked your lips. Wait. Did you just smack your lips at me? Or is it the brownie I had earlier? Nah… can’t be. I ordered my food and texted my girlfriend while I waited. I was giggling when you returned with my plate. That smile again. I noticed you were really cute now. And your voice… ahn ahn! Who is this hot young man? Stop it, girl. This is a child, please. He’s not into you. Stop dreaming. I said thank you and returned your smile, wanting to believe it wasn’t all in my head. As I ate, I let my mind wander. Thoughts of havin...