Past, Present and Future

Should I Ask Him On A Date?

After the concert was over, I was headed backstage when one of the girls from Take It Off approached me. She was hoping I'd be available for the night but was disappointed when I told her I was busy. "Wow Paul! You've fallen hard for T to turn her down. " I tell myself. Going into my dressing room, I find a variety of cheeses and fruit laid out along with a bottle of wine. "Hm, let's see if there's a note." 

Finding none, I take a shower and come out to find chocolate has been added. 

I'm wearing a robe when I hear a knock on the door. I open it to find T there, staring at the floor. "You can come in." 

He looks up, sees my loosely tied robe and blushes deeply. "I, um, just wanted to see if you got everything." He's not looking at me so I know he's trying to avoid staring. 

"I didn't get everything." I say softly. "I didn't get you."

I swear he bolts down the hall in fright. I shut the door and start eating the cheese and chocolate. I'm halfway through the wine when the door opens again. Looking up, I see T standing there. "I'm sorry I ran off. Is it okay if I share?"

"Of course."

He picks up a glass of wine with a shaky hand and nearly spills it. I reach over and take it from him. "Come here. Have a seat."

I end up holding the wine glass as he sips it. When he's done, I ask him if he wants to stay and talk for awhile. He nods even though he still won't look at me. "What's wrong? Is it the hairy chest?"

"I-I-I never knew you were so hairy----e-e-everywhere." he whispers. "I, uh, gotta go."

"Hey, sweetie, I'll put some clothes on if it will help."

"No, it's fine."

I pull him to his feet and look up at him. "Just relax, okay?" I gently kiss him and lead him to the couch. We talk until he falls asleep.