Caleb sees Skye walk in and he stands to greet her.
They can’t stop looking at each other.
They kiss lightly on the cheek and the touch sends shivers up Skye’s body.
Caleb
You haven’t changed at all.
They take stools at the bar and angle them to face one another.
They are so close that they are almost touching.
An energy permeates the air between them.
Skye
I’m sorry about earlier, those texts—
Caleb
We said no more apologizing. This is a fresh start.
Skye nods. All of a sudden, she feels shy.
Skye
Yeah. It’s just…it’s nothing.
He puts his hand on her arm, and she feels a rush of warmth.
Skye
We haven’t seen each in forever—
Skye
And after the past twenty-four hours, I guess I’m not sure what to say.
He takes her hand in his.
Skye
Pretty smooth there for someone so nervous.
He smiles, showing off his giant dimple in his right cheek.
Skye can’t help but smile back.
Caleb
I’m not ONLY nervous. I’m also really happy to see you.
Caleb
You look beautiful.
Skye
Thank you. You’re not so bad yourself.
Caleb
I can’t believe we’re here. Together.
Skye
I guess it was kismet.
Caleb
I think you’re right.
He hasn’t let go of her hand.
They hold each other’s gaze. The silence is comfortable. Exciting.
Caleb
I want to hear everything. How’s your family?
Caleb
Did you stick with advertising? Do you still have that roommate?
Skye
Good memory. But I live all by my lonesome now.
Caleb
Well, if you ever get too lonely…
Skye
You’re offering your services?
Caleb
I’m offering whatever you want.
Skye
I’ll keep that in mind.
Skye
But to answer your other questions — my family is good.
Skye
And I did stick with the advertising.
Skye
I’m at the same company as five years ago, although I left it for a bit before going back.
Caleb
Sometimes it helps to be away from something to realize it’s the perfect fit.
She rubs his hand with her thumb.
Skye
I’m starting to see that. But what about you?
Skye
You’re basically non-existent on social media. What have you been up to?
Caleb
Wait, you looked me up?
Skye
I may have done a couple of searches over the years…
Caleb
For the first time, it makes me wish I was up on all of that.
Caleb
I guess it seems impersonal to me. When you share with that many people, something gets lost.
Caleb
I like when things are quieter, more intimate.
Skye realizes just how opposite he is to Scott, and how much she likes it.
They continue to talk and the bartender takes their order.
Before they know it, the bartender says that it’s last call.
Skye
How did that happen so quickly?
Caleb
We always did get lost in conversation.
Caleb gestures to their glasses.
Caleb tries to get the bartender’s attention.
Skye
I had someplace else in mind.
This time Caleb is the one to raise an eyebrow.
Caleb
Where would that be?
She leans closer to him, putting both of her hands on his thighs.
Skye
Are you already forgetting your offer to keep me company in my little lonely apartment?
She runs her fingers against his strong thigh muscles…
And lets them roam dangerously close to other parts too.
Skye
But if you want to stay here, we can.
He shakes his head furiously and calls for the check.
Caleb
You know that’s the last thing I want to do.
Caleb wraps his arms around her, pulling her off of her stool and closer to him.
Their bodies are pressed against each other.
He combs one hand through her hair, cupping the back of her head.
Their breathing is heavy, labored.
The bartender clears his throat.
Bartender
Check’s there, whenever you’re ready.
The bartender gives them some privacy.
Skye hasn’t taken her eyes off of Caleb.
And he’s staring deeply into hers too.
Skye
Oh, I’m ready. Are you?
Caleb
Do you even have to ask?
Their lips are just millimeters apart.
Her mouth parts ever so slightly.
The two can’t take it anymore. It’s like a magnet pulling them together.
Skye and Caleb remember where they are.
She buries her head in his chest. She was never a PDA girl…
Yet right now all she can think about is pulling Caleb back in for another kiss.
He hands a few bills to the bartender.
The bartender nods, takes the money, and heads over to the cash register.
She kisses Caleb again. First his lips. Then his neck.
Caleb
You are killing me.
Skye laughs and whispers in his ear.
Skye
Is that what I’m doing?
Skye
And here I thought you were enjoying it.
He looks at her, taking all of her in.
Caleb
Oh, I am. That’s the problem—
Caleb
I’m liking this too much.
Caleb
Tell me again why we’re still here?
He stands up, puts his hand on the small of her back, and leads her out of the bar.
Once they’re outside, he pulls her closer.
They both smile. This feels so right.
Skye
To think, all this happened because I texted the wrong number.
Caleb
Talk about the best possible mistake. But—
Caleb
I’m going to want my name changed in your phone.
Skye
To what? Hottest guy on the planet Caleb?
Caleb
I had something else in mind…
Caleb
How does Boyfriend Caleb sound to you?
Skye
I think that can be arranged.
The two kiss as they get into the cab.
Skye smiles. She feels like she’s driving off into her happily ever after.
