Encounter
On my way out of the building, I ran into a girl in the hall - not literally, mind you, ran into her in the sense of saw her, only more than just saw her, encountered her, really - anyway, it was a girl who I haven't spoken to or even seen since last June sometime, didn't keep in touch with her over the summer or earlier this year. When I think about it, there are any number of girls for whom this is the case - I've been away a lot, no time to keep up with every little acquaintance - but this one, the one I ran into, was different. I had wanted to speak to her, on several occasions, I just never saw her around.
Anyway, I encountered her in the hall as I was leaving for the day. She and I were heading opposite directions. I smiled, or something - I don't remember - and she and I slowed down somewhat, the way two people do to exchange greetings in a crowded hallway full of people. Which is what we were doing, really, only we were obviously more important than the hundred rushing other people in the hallway, and they characteristically failed to notice this essential fact.
Time is limited. Must say something so that it won't be another four months before we speak again. "K! How are you?" Before it's all the way out of my mouth, it feels inadequate. I say that to people I see three times a day.
She answers something - I don't remember what, exactly, something ordinary, something that wouldn't tell an eavesdropper that we were practically strangers, not having spoken for four months, something like "I'm good, how's it going with you, Aaron?" - and I have failed to make the contact after all, ordinary words have failed yet again.
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I think I was the first, if not the second. And, what comes with that title other than a feeling of greatness? ;] JK yo. I still want to know who she is, since my klondike bar is melting and if I don’t find out who it is before it’s done, I sure as hell am going to have myself a huge mess. pouts. And on top of that, I have band today. Thanks a lot, jerk.
Love Steve
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Four people so far have asked me who K is. Go on, be the fifth. I dare ya.
Posted by Aa at October 25, 2002 5:44 PM :: Link