You are my strength (mxm)

Date

This was the first time, Aryan was trying to look good, not only for Rohit or the date but for himself too, to be confident and he was hoping not to panic, after all, it was his first date.

His always clean room was now filled with clothes thrown here and there.

At exactly 7 pm Aryan reached the restaurant Rohit texted him about and when he went inside he was amazed to see such a beautiful place. It was classy, not very large but comfy. He was looking at the decoration with awe when some close to his ear said'

"Is it beautiful?"

Aryan was startled and turned to see Rohit standing there with his teasing smile. He looked really good.

"You look good ", Rohit looked at him intensely making Aryan blush.

"Thanks and you too. "

"Shall we go to our seat?"

"Yeah."

"Will you mind if I ask you something? "

"Sure. Go ahead."

"Is this your first date ? " asked Rohit, making Aryan feel startled.

"Umm... Yes, How do you know? "

"Because you look nervous and keep ignoring eye contact. You don't need to worry just be yourself. Be comfortable." Rohit said with a comforting smile making Aryan calm down.

" Thank you"

"So, Aryan tell me something about yourself."

"Umm okay. So, I am an engineer and I work at XYZ Company and I came to this city branch recently and also I am an extreme introvert, except work I don't like to go outside. This is the first time I have been out since I moved here."

"That's cool. I am opposite to you, I like to be outside so you can say I am an extreme extrovert."

"What about you? What do you do?"

"I am managing director in ABC company and I also like to cook so I own few restaurants and this is one of them."

"Wait you own this?"

"Yes."

"So that means you asked me here because you wanted to save money, Mr. Rohit?" Aryan can't help but tease Rohit.

"You get me, Mr. Aryan." chuckled Rohit.

Aryan was amazed at how good Rohit is at making people feel comfortable without invading their personal space. Looks like his decision to come to date is not a bad decision.

Though Panic come back to Aryan when he saw few people glancing at their table. Seeing Aryan fidgeting in his chair, Rohit felt that Aryan is uncomfortable so he looked around and saw people looking in their direction.

"Are you uncomfortable? Do you want to change seats? "

" No, it's just that... " said Aryan glancing at his surrounding.

Rohit smiled and said " Don't worry, this place is friendly. If anyone will try to do anything bad, they will be kicked outside. I am here, Don't worry. "

"I feel like they are judging me. "

"Aryan, You are not committing a crime and other people don't have the right to judge you on who you can like or cannot. It's your life and your decision. Also, they are not looking at you, they know I sometimes work as a chef here so they know me well. They are regular here, If you don't believe me I can confirm it for you. "

" It's just that all my life I have been hearing all these terms in my family, society and I feel that if people know about me they will judge me, judge my family. "

" Aryan, Life is tough I agree but you can't let those thoughts that this society has forced upon you affect you. You have to be strong."

"I admire you. "

"I'll take it as you are impressed by me and like me," Rohit said with a proud expression making Aryan laugh.

"You know, you should laugh more, you look handsome" Rohit complimented Aryan making Aryan blush.

"You look good too laughing, your dimples show"

"I know, it's attractive. I was born handsome. " Rohit said again with that proud expression of his.

" No, Not that much." teased Aryan making Rohit pout.

Aryan's first date is not that bad. He is starting to enjoy it, pushing back those panicky thoughts and focusing on the handsome guy sitting in front of him only.