Years ago, before I met T, I was on a date at a crowded restaurant in NYC. The tables were very close together, so it was easy to hear the surrounding conversations. A couple in their 20s was sitting next to us on what was probably their first date. Or maybe they were friends out for dinner, who knows. This is how the conversation went.
Him: You have very pretty eyes.
Her: What did you say? There’s so much noise I didn’t hear you.
Him: *hems and haws and stammers* Uh, nothing.
Her: Come on, tell me!
Him: *blushing* I said you have very pretty eyes.
Her: No you didn’t.
Him: Yes, I did!
Her: Come on. I don’t believe you.
Me: Actually, that is what he said.
Her: … *blushes*
Him (to me): Thank you.
Sometimes I wonder what ever happened to them.