encounter

um, excuse me, but why are you looking at me?

because you're beautiful.

well don't. i don't like you staring. it's not polite.

oh. (pause) i'm sorry. i didn't mean to offend you.

i'm not offended. i just find it creepy, that's all. i don't know you.

oh, ok. sorry. look, maybe if we got to know each other - you might not find me so creepy then... (he smiles)

look i don't know what you're suggesting, but i'm not interested. i don't want to go out with you.

who said anything about a date? i just meant coffee. but hey, ok, forget it.

ok. (pause). well, if it's just coffee... maybe that'd be ok.

oh, are you sure? that'd be awesome.

don't get excited ok. it's just coffee. i have coffee with my grandma ok, it's nothing special.

no of course not. we can just chill. when's good for you?

anytime. thursday?

thursday it is. 5.30? au bon pain on union square?

ok, i know it.

good. they do great bagels.

better make it 6 though, i have class beforehand and the subway's pretty packed. well, this is my stop.

oh. well take care.

yeah you too.

see you thursday.

yep, see you.

(pause) i like you, i mean, i find you interesting... something about the way you dress...

don't freak me out ok.

oh, sorry. see you soon.

yep.

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