Violet

 Last night I changed to a grey long sleeve pullover and jeans before leaving work. My coffee date was only thirty minutes away, so I gave myself forty-five minutes. I figured I could fill the gas tank along the way, which I did. Thirty minutes turned into, oh shit, I am rushing to be on time. Undocumented road closures and construction slowed my drive. Whatever happened to not using Google and just knowing how to get somewhere? The route I would have chosen was the one I finally took.

I made it to the Starbucks a few minutes before Ava. This is her chosen name, not her real name. I like it, and I think we will just go with that. I ordered a frappuccino, and Ava entered before my drink was complete. I purchased her a drink, and we sat at a table close to the front. 

We were the only customers in the store for the one and a half hours we talked. Initially, I took my jacket off, but the store was cold, and I put it back on.  Ava never attempted to remove her coat or knit hat. 

Ava says she is twenty-six. She is cute with shoulder-length brown hair and wears cats-eye shaped dark glasses. Ava's profile indicated she likes to be active in several things I enjoy, such as yoga, kayaking, and hiking. I only wish I could start one of these arrangements in the Spring and not when winter starts!

Ava seems very tech-savvy. I like that. I feel like I need to learn more about new technologies. She reminds me a bit of the Gymnast. It would be nice if she were as enthusiastic in bed, but unlike the Gymnast or Firefly, Ava shuns vices such as drinking, drugs, and even gambling. She is vegan and holistic. I will be the one with the more unhealthy lifestyle.

We talked for an hour and a half. I was more talkative than Ava, but I apologized for my rambling. We seemed to hit it off and came to an understanding. Ava offered up getting together Sunday for dinner. I asked if she had any suggestions on restaurants. I didn't have any ideas that would suit her diet. That is something I will need to get used to. 

Later, after I returned home, I texted her.

Bathwater: It was nice meeting you. You are very pretty. I hope I didn't talk your ear off.

Ava: It was nice meeting you too & aww, thank you so much! Nope, not at all. I like that you are talkative.

Ava: I just made our reservations for 7 pm at J Baldwins on Sunday.

Bathwater: Wow, you are proactive. Sounds good. I am looking forward to it.

We exchanged a few more texts before I fell asleep. I like that Ava is not afraid to assert herself. I am not sure how much of her interest is real and what is contrived, but I am sure I will figure that out in time. It might be fun finding out.

Having someone to hang out with during this time of year is never wrong. I don't like the holidays. They stress me out. I won't be going on any road trips over Christmas this year, but maybe I can still arrange for a quick getaway.