The time in between
Here I Am, Yours, After All This Time
The girl came to the restaurant early to be ready to meet her secret crush from high school.
She arrived super early. The restaurant was formal, and she immediately knew her shift dress and Clark’s shoes were not right. The last time they met, she wore an orange outfit that made her stand out. This time, she chose a black one because it would help her blend in. However, in this space, the outfit coordinated too well with the black and dark brown tones of the decor. She took a deep breath and covered her anxiousness with a thick layer of confidence. There was a reservation under Casper’s name. She requested to sit at a table near the back of the room with a view of the door. She ordered a drink called Proper Buzzin. The mezcal concoction, she hoped, would provide some needed liquid courage to face her high school crush.
When it invaded her taste buds, she closed her eyes and felt the delicious anticipation rise.
