Chapter
four: First Date:
Reese and 2-D got to know each other for the next few weeks. They had
been
talking a lot. The couple even said they liked each other. Then one
day,
their relationship took a step farther.
It
started with a small question from Reese. “2-D?” she asked. “Yes?”
answered
he. “Are you doing anything Sunday?” Reese asked as they were walking
along
London’s crowded streets. “No. Why?” he answered. “Great! Then we can
go
to that new fancy restaurant that just opened up.” said she. 2-D nodded
in confusion. “Okay, see you there at six o’clock Sunday.” Reese said.
Then she kissed him on the cheek and walked away. Confused and dazed,
2-D
ran to the nearest pay phone.
Once he was in the booth, 2-D dialed a familiar phone number. “Hello,
Aphrodite’s
Workshop. Been in business for forty-seven years. How may I help you
today?”
Noizchild answered. “I need your help!” 2-D wailed. “Okay, okay. Calm
down.
I’ll help you.” she said. “Thanks Noiz!” 2-D said. “So what’s the
problem?”
Noizchild asked. 2-D explained the whole situation. “So she asked out
on
a date.” said Noiz. “All right, I’ll help you.” “What do I need to do?”
D asked. “All you need to do is look nice, be polite, relax, and be
yourself.
Got it?” Noizchild explained. “Yeah.” said 2-D. “All right.” said Noiz
uneasily. She had her doubts on his understanding sometimes.
The week seemed to go by fast. And when Sunday came, Ryan and Crash
loaded
2-D down with tips and advice and Noizchild
gave
even more tips and advice to him. 2-D thought his migraine was going to
drive him nuts and the allies’ talking wasn’t helping at all.
When 2-D made it to the new fancy restaurant, Reese greeted him with a
hug and kiss and they walked in together. A maître d' escorted
them
to a booth near a window that looked at a beautiful rose garden. A
waiter
came by and took their orders. The couple ordered wine for their food,
2-D lit a cigarette. Reese became disappointed. “He smokes.” she
thought sadly. Then let the little things get in the way of love now,
even
if they were bad. “Is something wrong Reese?” 2-D asked. “Oh. No
nothing.”
she said quickly.
Once their food came by, things began to relax some. When dinner was
over,
2-D paid the dinner and Reese left the tip. The lead singer drove his
lady
friend home. When they got to her apartment, Reese kissed 2-D on the
lips
ardently and went inside. 2-D was one happy zombie!