Let's Get Physical

A bit of romcom about first dates by Liam Kerry

Daniel sat nervously next to Ciara. He tracked how much of the movie had passed on the luminous face of his wristwatch, keeping it out of her sight. Seventy minutes. He was running out of time to embrace her.

Panicking, he threw his arm towards her, hoping his advance would be over quickly. Ciara yelped, receiving an elbow to the forehead. He slumped low in his seat, embarrassed.

Ciara became annoyed with his silent retreat.

“Daniel,” she whispered.

He turned to face her as she leaned in slowly. Closing his eyes, he waited for her lips, receiving instead a headbutt.

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