You bought the tickets because I was running late.
You bought the popcorn, and some candy too, but
I didn’t dare touch it.
I had my own money.
I said I would pay you back.
You declined saying it’s for my birthday.
That does not make this a date.
There are plenty of seats, just pick one.
No, I do not want to sit in the back,
squished in a corner.
Towards the front we go.
There’s an arm rest for a reason,
Keep it down, and don’t even think about
yawning and stretching.
Keep your limbs on your own side, and I’ll stick to mine.
A movie is meant to be watched.
So stop talking to me!
If I wanted to talk, we would have gone for some coffee.
The movie is over and I walk to my car.
There was no kiss goodnight,
No hug goodbye,
Barely a wave of my hand,
Because I realized what you thought this was.
And it was so not a date.
