she bought it! well, it’s more like she’s about to check out …
“ … it’s , uhm … “
ah! he can figure it out later. maybe he could make due with a lame ass “date”? it’s been so long, she might be happy with anything. or, she could be even angrier …
hum.
“ a surprise! you’ll have to find out. “
he puts his hand up defensively, and fearfully. his mind bounces between excuses, and …
“ i was … going to surprise you with … “
no, he can’t say it. but he has to! she’ll fry him til’ he’s smoked medium rare if he doesn’t!
“ a … dddate? “
he botched it! he’s done for! unless …
“ I DIDN’T SAY THAT !! I WAS JUST PASSING THROUGH !! “
that shock is coming any second now.
it’s been a long time, so maybe she was a bit antsy …
" WHAT ?! WAIT -- !! "
panicked flailing now. she's pissed off ... !
" ACK -- ! "
panicking and flailing as she yoinks him back.
" a - avoid you? no , no , i just ... have stuff to do ! "
uh - huh.