The Date by Betty "So Dix, whatda say, will you go out with me?" Johnny asked, a lop sided grin appearing on his face. Dixie smiled and shook her head. "Johnny Gage..." "What?" "You know how I feel about..." "What?" "Dating colleagues," Dixie replied seriously. "Besides, I'm a lot older than you," she added as a matter of fact. "But Dix, like I said before, it's not really a date date. It's just..." "I know, two people, who've known each other for a long time attending a function, together." "Exactly." "Then you don't expect me to..." "Who, me?" Johnny replied, his hand spayed on his chest and a surprised look on his face. "Come on Dix. You should know me by now." Dixie smiled,"Yes, Johnny. I do know you. Have you forgotten who you're talking to. I've heard all the..." "Dix, I'd never...I mean...you're a friend...a good friend...a best friend. I couldn't...I wouldn't..." "So, then this will just be like two friends...good friends...best friends...going out to a function, together." "Exactly." "I don't know. You might end up with the wrong idea afterwards." Dixie replied shaking her head. "What kind of wrong idea?" Johnny asked. "Well, what if you want to go out a second time...a third time...and then...suddenly you think we are an item?" "Okay. Okay. I get the picture," Johnny replied. "I promise, I won't get the wrong idea. We're just good friends...very good friends...who will be going out to a function, together." "So, you do understand that if I accept, this will be nothing more than a couple good friends getting together to attend a function?" "Exactly." "Good, 'cause I really don't want to break your heart." "You really do care about me, don't you Dix." "Of course I do Johnny. You're special. I've always cared about you...and Roy...and Dwyer...and..." "Okay, Dix. I get the picture." "Do you?" "Yes, so will you go out with me?" Johnny asked grinning. |