Ruby Red

Formerly "Ruby"
2019
Sydney, NSW, Australia
::You've got good taste.:: Pietr sips his coffee.
::What th' hell are y' talkin' about?:: snarls Chuck.
Pietr bobs his chin down the table toward a petite, red-haired girl blushing and focusing intently on her chocolate cake. ::She likes you, too.::
::Who said I liked her?:: Chuck bristles like a startled cat.
::It's either that or a bad sunburn, little brother.:: Pietr smirks. ::Don't look, but—::
Chuck's head snaps toward the girl.
Their eyes meet.
They both flush even redder.
They both suddenly find dessert utterly fascinating.
Pietr reminds himself he was like this once. ::Sorry.:: Sighs. ::You should ask her out.::
Chuck goes from bright red to shocked white instantly. ::I couldn't ....::
::You can. If I could do it, you can.::
::But you have a wife!::
::Had to date her first. And I was a skinny, funny-looking kid who couldn't talk. Not a fine specimen of young manhood like you.::
Chuck's red again. ::Could you ...?::
::Nope. You'll have to talk to her yourself.::
Chuck huffs and stabs his cake with his fork.
::Movies are good,:: suggests Pietr. ::Dinner and a movie is classic.::
Chuck sniffs, chews.
::Wanna make it a double date?::
::How's yer wife—?::
Pietr rolls his eyes. ::Doesn't have to be romantic. I'll bring a friend.::
Chuck looks dubious.
::A female friend. I have them.::
Chuck snorts.
::You ask your little red-haired girl before breakfast tomorrow and I'll pay for everything.::
::You serious?::
::Yep.:: He gives Chuck a playful shove. ::Get going.::
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