Chapter 4 Pre-Date Talks
The next day…
"I can't believe you actually asked her out!", said an astonished Morgan.
"Me either.", replied Eric, "But somehow I did and now, I have a date with her tonight and I have no idea what I'm gonna do or how I'm gonna entertain her."
"So, you came to me for some dating advice.", said Morgan with a grin.
Eric rolled his eyes. "Well, it's not like I had anyone else to ask.", he sighed, "So, what have you got to offer?"
"Well, first of all, try to keep the conversation going. Awkward silences are not good. If the conversation dies out, talk about yourself."
"Shouldn't I ask her about herself?", Eric interjected.
Morgan shook his head, "No, that never works. She'll just get too wrapped up in herself and you'll never get a word in edge wise. If you run out of things to say about yourself, tell jokes. Women love a man with a sense of humor. Oh and remember to run you fingers through your hair. A lot. It makes you look more attractive."
Eric looked at him doubtfully, "Are you sure this will work? I mean, it doesn't sound very fun for Annie."
"Listen, Annie is gonna be happy just to be there with a guy like you. And besides, I bet you don't have any better ideas."
"Well," Eric sighed. He didn't have any better ideas. "Okay, I guess you're right. But if it doesn't work, I'll kill you."
"Don't worry man. These ideas are pure gold. Trust me.", Morgan gave Eric a grin which he reluctantly returned.
"Okay, I'll trust you.", replied Eric, as they headed off in opposite directions.
Later that evening, Morgan sat at home smiling to himself about the great advice he had given Eric when his older sister, Megan walked in.
"Hey Morgan.", she replied unenthusiastically. When he didn't respond, she got suspicious. "What's up with you?"
Morgan smiled to himself. "I am the date master."
Megan raised her eyebrows, "Oh really? What makes you say that?"
"I gave Eric the most brilliant advice for his date with Annie tonight."
Megan scoffed, "Oh really? May I ask what this master advice is?"
Morgan told Megan his "master advice". When he was through, Megan's eyes widened in horror.
"ARE YOU NUTS!", she screamed. "THAT'S THE STUPIDEST DATING ADVICE I'VE EVER HEARD!"
Morgan looked at her in shock. "But… I've used it on all my dates and it worked fine!"
"Have you ever been on a second date with the same girl?"
Morgan sat there in shock. He had always thought that high school just wasn't meant for second dates. Now that the truth hit him, he felt really stupid.
"I've got to warn Eric." Morgan replied and he rushed to the phone. He was mortified to hear Eric's message machine. He had already left! What was he going to do! Then he remembered that Eric said he would be meeting Annie at the coffee shop across the street from the school. He still had time. Grabbing his coat on the way out, he set out to warn Eric before it was too late.
