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The Blind Date (2/2)

Chapter 2: Drinks »

The second-half of Rey’s date with Poe takes an unexpected turn.

The upscale bar Drink is an out-of-the-way cocktail lounge located in the basement of a large office building. The cellar has a rustic atmosphere with patrons crowded around a large snake-like U-shaped wooden bar-front with stools and benches set around for seating. Hanging up their winter coats on the rack by the door, Rey spots what looks like two of the only available seats in the back corner of the room.

She takes his hand and leads him through the crowd. Weaving their way through the bustling basement, Poe occasionally bumps shoulders with other guests. Rey wraps her arm around the back of his waist and helps guide him. Much to her pleasure, he smiles quietly and doesn’t seem to mind the lack of proper technique or increased familiarity of the partial embrace.

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The Blind Date

Chapter 1: Dinner »

“Remind me again why I let you talk me into this?”

Rey stands in front of the bathroom mirror wearing a simple sleek green dress. It had been months since she wore anything nicer than her “good” jeans, but even she had to admit she looked cute in this number. At least she hoped her date would think she looked cute too.

“Because you love me,” her roommate Rose chirps from the bedroom. 

“Okay, but why does it have to be dinner on Valentine’s Day?” Shutting off the light to the bathroom, Rey takes a seat on the bed. “And why does it have to be a blind date?” 

“Oh, stop complaining sweetie,” chides Rose playfully as she straightens her necklace in the mirror. “It’s about time you get back up on that horse. And trust me, this will be good for you.”