Me
WTAF
Hugo
Yep. I once watched a documentary on Sammy the Bull. I’m filled with nightmares. And he wasn’t even the worst. Have you read about what the Hillside Stranglers did to their victims? They *injected* window cleaner into their bodies! Fucking window cleaner. Like one does heroin. And that’s just the start. I had nightmares for weeks!
Me
I think we need to talk about what you watch on television…
Hugo
LOL On one hand, it’s fucking fascinating. On the other, I’m surprised people lived through the seventies and eighties. Did you know there were more than 200 active serial killers in those two decades alone?
Seriously, what does this man watch? Holy fuck.
Hugo
And here I thought the worst thing in the world was the date rape drug. Not that I’m discounting how awful that is, but I can’t even tell you some of the things I’ve watched. It makes me never want to date.
Me
Not to be a Debbie Downer but you know a lot of times, they’re not even on dates when they get drugged. It’s just going out into clubs and bars and being unaware of your surroundings.
Hugo
I suppose that makes me feel just a little better. Considering I can’t remember the last time I’ve been on an actual date.
Me
Me either. I haven’t ever been on one.
Hugo
You haven’t? Ever? You’re not like twelve, are you?
I laugh.
Me
No. I’m 24. Just never been on a date. I guess when I do go out, it’s only been to hook up and that’s been sparingly. People are… they make me uneasy.
Hugo
I get that. I’ve spent my entire adult life hooking up. Recently, it’s lost its appeal. Now that I think about it, I don’t think I’ve been on a date either.
Me
Do people still go on dates? Is it now a historic custom?
I can practically see him grinning.
Hugo
RIGHT?!
I laugh and close my eyes again until my phone buzzes in my hand.
