"His" Face of the Story . . . How We Met (Written by Michael)
I had no idea I was being set up. All I knew was that Arynn was bringing her babe to come try out role-playing. At hearing this, I wasn`t even hopeful of a possible connection, I was actually more concerned that this new person might commute the real good dynamic that was in our role-playing group than I was optimistic about any potential romance.
Clearly, I had no thought what was coming my way. What a treat Robyn turned out to be! Not merely did she add to the role-playing experience, but she laughed at every one of my jokes which made me feel heavy and led me to keep joking and flirt with her. Before I knew it, our characters were flirting shamelessly during the adventures (her character happened to be loaded and would pay for my character`s expenses, but my guy would take all her gear on our cross-country hikes). When we weren`t gaming, Robyn and I too had some amazing conversations off the bat. I really enjoyed just talking with her so much that I invited her to lunch solely for the joy of more conversation-not intending to pursue anything beyond friendship.
Even though I had an amazing three hour lunch with Robyn on our first outing, I didn`t actually give any plans to ask her out again because of a mistake that took place. We were talking about faith and dating and I thinking I was reading correctly between the lines in something she said and came out with the thought that she was merely concerned in men of the LDS faith for long-term relationships. What's funny is she was really trying to assure me but the opposite-don't ask me how this mix-up occurred! Nevertheless, this glitch explains my week of inaction following our first date. What happened next I just can`t explain. I was at work, standing over my desk where my cell phone lay. An icon of Robyn suddenly entered my mind`s eye accompanied with numerous positive emotions that I had experienced when in her company. I grabbed my cell phone off the desk and before even thought through what I was doing, punched a quick three word text message to her: "I lose you." I dropped the ring on my desk after I sent it and thinking "what the heck did I do that for? You hardly even acknowledge this daughter and simply went out with her the one time." Although this was a literal face of mine, it was a entirely impulsive action which is totally unlike me-Mr. Planner. I became anxious that perhaps I said too often with those three words too soon. Fortunately, after Robyn was assured that I had texted the good girl, she responded with "Well, it only so happens that I kinda miss you too."
I couldn't get her off my head and so, as Robyn mentioned, I asked her for a study date. I volunteered to aid her ready for an upcoming test under the pretext of being a friend. Because of my misinterpretation from our lunch conversation, I thought that she would wish to hold things that way, not to name the fact that I plotted to use for a job where she worked. If things eventually didn`t turn out-which let`s face it, they never had in my 28 days with anyone (why should I bear this to be any different?)that would work for an embarrassing situation. So I was playing it smart. I tried very hard not to kiss Robyn and potentially make things weird. I was scarcely there to assist her study! . . . and savor the cinnamon rolls she baked for me when I came over. . . and perhaps to knead her feet as a way of viewing my appreciation . . . and perhaps to permit myself to buss her adorable toes . . . and mayhap to pause just long enough to feel her sweet perfume after that kiss on the cheek late at night under a starry sky on a frosty night. Jeez, looking back I didn`t even bear a chance!
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