The next couple months were very hard for Kelsey. Everywhere she went, everyone was talking
about the premiere of Thor 2 and the
upcoming Avengers 2. Every mention was like twisting the knife in
Kelsey’s already maimed heart. School
was endless drudgery, but at least it occupied a part of her tortured mind. Her roommates had been nothing but
supportive, but her I hate life
philosophy was beginning to wear even on their patience.
This weekend her roommates had a surprise for her – a blind date. Needless to say, she was not the least bit
excited. In fact, she would rather dwell
in her personal pit of misery that consisted of chocolate, nutella, pajamas, no
showers, and Jane Austen. The dreaded
day finally approached. Caitlin made her
shower and apply make-up before her date arrived. She was meeting him at an Italian restaurant
at 6:30. Finally, half an hour before
the date started, Kelsey put the finishing touches on her façade, hiding her
true unhappiness under a light layer of foundation. Arriving at the restaurant on time, her date
met her at the door. Introducing himself
as Spencer, he brought her to their table.
While he did hold her chair for her, she couldn’t help but compare it to
the times that Tom had done the very same thing but so much more smoothly. The date was pleasant enough by normal reckoning,
however after the splendor of Tom everything seemed so frustratingly dull and
drawn out. With Tom, she felt tingles
every time their eyes met, and sparks when he touched her. Spencer excited none of those feelings. Kelsey didn’t even think that she would
notice if he faded into the wall – her attention was so rarely on him. He was so average. Brown hair, brown eyes, about her height,
nothing extremely important to say. The
date ended after what seemed to Kelsey an eternity, and he finally took her
home. Then there was the awkward
doorstep moment. A dreaded moment. She felt as if she had been very clear that
she was not interested, but apparently added to his other faults he didn’t
catch little clues like that. He grabbed
her hand and looked earnestly into her eyes. “Kelsey,” he said, “I had a great
time. I think you are really nice and
sorta pretty.” Kelsey couldn’t help but compare his choppy compliments to the
elegance of Tom’s speech. She tuned back
in when she realized that Spencer was still talking. “I guess what I’m trying
to say is that I want to see you again.”
Kelsey pulled her hand out of his.
She had forgotten that he was holding it.
“I’m sorry Spencer,” she finally replied in a distant tone
of voice, “I don’t think that it would be a good idea.” With that, she escaped
quickly into the comfort of her apartment where her roommates were waiting
impatiently for details of the night.
“Well?” Caitlin asked eagerly, however her optimism died at
the look on Kelsey’s face.
“It sucked,” Kelsey whined.
“I’m really sorry, Kelsey,” Aislinn interjected, “we thought
that since he was smart, sweet, and very attractive he would at least get your
mind off him.”
“Attractive? Smart?” Kelsey asked disbelievingly, “did I go
out with the right guy?” With that
comment she went to sulk in her room.
Caitlin shook her head and said quietly to Aislinn,
“She’s in a worse place than we thought. Her leftover feelings for Tom blinded her to
everything good about Spencer.” Aislinn
agreed with her diagnosis, adding,
“Maybe we pushed her too fast…I know it’s been a couple of
months but obviously it’s still fresh for her.”
They both sighed and then headed off to bed.
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