How Were They A Tease?! HOW?!
I’m about eighteen. An old friend is moving away and is having a going-away party. A lot of friends I haven’t seen in a long time show up, so we’re all having a great time catching up. A few of us decide to go to dinner afterward. I don’t have a car, so a male friend, [Friend #3] offers to drive me and his sister, [Friend #2], as we all live near each other. He gets pulled aside, and I continue talking with my group.
Another guy approaches and just stares at me for several minutes. He looks vaguely familiar, but I can’t place him.
Friend #1: “Hey, [My Name], you need a ride to dinner? You can drive with me.”
Me: “Nope, I have a ride. Thanks, though!”
Friend #1: “Anytime!”
The unknown guy mentioned above has now slid into the seat next to me and is in my personal space.
Me: *To the guy* “Oh, excuse me.”
I move over to give myself more room.
Guy: “[My Name]?”
Me: “Yes?”
Guy: *At full volume* “[My Full Name]?”
Everyone stops talking and stares at him.
Me: “Have we met?”
Guy: “Seriously? We went to church together back in the day! [Church]?”
Me: “I did go there when I was a kid, but I can’t place you.”
Guy: “You really don’t remember me?”
Me: “No, sorry!”
Guy: “C’mon, I’m [Guy]!”
I recognize the name. I was friends with his sister when we were all kids. I didn’t really talk to him back then, as he was older than me and kind of annoying.
Me: “Are you [Old Friend]’s brother?”
Guy: “That’s me!”
Me: “Is she here?”
Guy: “Couldn’t make it.”
Me: “Oh, that’s a shame. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other.”
Guy: “Sure has. You’re all grown up now.”
He scoots closer. I move over as far as I can. [Friend #2] approaches on the other side.
Friend #2: “[My Name], we’re ready when you are.”
I shoot her a relieved look.
Me: “Well, [Guy], I gotta run.”
Guy: “I heard you need a ride. I can drive you home if you want.”
Me: “No, thank you. I have a ride.”
I head for the door, but he follows me.
Guy: “Really, it’s no problem. I’d love to talk more! Where do you live? You’re in college now, right?”
Me: “I have a ride, and he’s waiting for me. [Friend #3]! Are we still going to dinner?”
Friend #3: “Obviously! Didn’t we discuss this a few minutes ago?”
Guy: “Of course, a boyfriend!”
Friend #3: “Wait, what?”
Guy: “Ugh, never mind.”
He gives me a death glare, grumbles something about me being a tease, and walks away.
Friend #3: “I was only gone for ten minutes! What did I miss?!”
Friend #2: “Bro, you just saved [My Name] from a creeper.”
Friend #3: “Ah. Next time, text me a warning. I can play it up way more.”
