Sara
I regret texting you.
Sydney
No, you don’t.You love me because I’m right.We’re not leaving the bars until you’re going home with someone or you get a quickie in the bathroom stall.
Sara
Those are some high-ticket items.
Sydney
I will make sure it happens; those cobwebs are trembling.
Sara
Alright, alright, I know you’re right.I’ll meet you Saturday at Eagleton Saloon around seven.
Sydney
Sounds great.Love you!
Sara
I love you too.Thanks, Syd.
Sydney
Anytime, babe.
I pocket my phone and pull out rice, tuna, and seaweed wraps—perfect little late-night snacks.Easy to grab, easy to eat between sessions.
As I make my way back to my computer, I spot Sir Sloths-A-Lot waiting in my chair, and my thoughts drift—inevitably—back to Dave.To the quiet thoughtfulness behind his purchases.
The urge to place another order, just to talk to him again, hits so hard I can’t deny it anymore.
I grab my phone and open the DoorDash app before the logical side of my brain can talk me out of it.My fingers hover over the screen as I scroll through the grocery lists I had preselected; my heartbeat is unusually fast.It’s like playing Russian roulette, but with my DoorDash shopper.
I fill the cart, add the essentials, and then I pause, staring at the “Submit Order” button.My palms are sweaty as I hover my thumb over the screen.I can’t help the nervous excitement buzzing in my chest.
Come on, Dave.Be my shopper.Please.
8
DAVE
I’m halfway down the frozen food aisle when my phone buzzes.
At first, I think it’s a notification from my study group—another flashcard reminder, or “don’t forget the midterm” nudge, but no.It’s the DoorDash app, a new delivery request from Sara.It’s been two weeks since I delivered her groceries, and with each delivery, our flirtation has grown a little bolder.Each time, I’m tempted to reveal it’s me, but I hold back.What if she doesn’t feel the same?What if she doesn’t remember me?What if she thinks I’m creepy?
Those thoughts plague me every time I see her around.I tried to approach her a few times, but Sue kept getting in the way.Seriously, how many HOA updates can we have in a month?So here I am, using a damn delivery app for dating—if you can even call it dating.
Our last text exchange plays on loop in my head every night.
Sara
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