Andy knew that he had had luck with Erin, five elevator rides all to themselves. But Andy and Erin didn't own the elevator, so it was not a surprise that on Wednesday they were sharing the elevator with a fellow co-worker. It wasn't ideal, but the thought of having a third party in the elevator wasn't so bad. Unless, of course, you were sharing the elevator with the possible future mother of your children....and your ex-fiancee. And, to make matters much worse, your ex-fiancee was Angela Martin.
On Monday, Andy and Erin had shared their first awkward elevator ride. On Tuesday, Andy did not see Erin on the elevator. So on Wednesday, Andy was going to make an effort to make an impression, but that was kind of hard when your evil, judgemental ex-fiance was the only other person in the elevator.
Sure, Andy wasn't with Angela anymore, but unlike her, he had manners. He didn't want to flirt with his next girlfriend in front of his old one. It was rude, and it would hurt Angela's feelings. But again, when did Angela ever care about other people's feelings? She cheated on him with Dwight! It would be a good thing to show her Andy Bernard was so over her, and playing the field again. And the Nard Dawg intended to score.
Silence filled the elevator just like last time, but there was a sense of coldness in the room Andy could feel, or was that just his imagination because Angela was in the room? It was time for the Nard Dawg to show her who's got game.
"So, um, have a good Tuesday?" Andy said to Erin awkwardly, and saw Angela roll her eyes.
"Good Tuesday?" Erin repeated. "Um, I guess. I mean-" All of a sudden, a bell rang throughout the elevator. Erin immediately checked her bag.
"Sorry, that's my phone." She apologized hastily, and started to check her texts. "Oh, it's my friend Ashley again. She won't stop!"
"What's wrong?" Andy asked.
"She keeps trying to set me up on a blind date with her dentist. I guess I'll just have to go." Erin explained, and Angela let out some kind of giggling sound. Erin looked at her.
"Sorry," She began, "It's just...never mind." Angela gave a smug smile to Andy. He rolled his eyes at her. Take that, Angela!
"Are you sure? I mean, I never thought blind dates are a good idea." Andy coaxed.
"I'll do it. I mean, I'm not dating anyone, I haven't for a while, and there's no one I really have in mind at the moment." Erin shrugged. This time, Angela laughed. Andy casually edged towards her and stepped on her foot. That's to shut up. He thought, and for good measure, gave her another one. And that's for cheating on me.
"Well, I guess you can go, but bear in mind, you don't have my permission." Andy said jokingly, but in reality, he wasn't.
"Your permission?" Erin laughed. "Oh, Andy, you really are funny." Erin's phone rang again. "Oh, wow, it's a picture of him!" Erin gasped, and said, "Wow, he's cute! Angela, take a look at this."
Angela peered over at Erin's phone. "Yes, he definitely is cute. Very cute." She added and shot another smug look at Andy.
"Mind if I take a looksie?" Andy asked, peaking at Erin's phone and scoffing. "Wow, that guy looks like he thinks he's all that. I mean, look at that smile."
"He's a dentist. That's his business card picture. His smile has to look good." Erin corrected.
"Whatever. I just thing you should date someone more in the...field of business your in." Andy improvised.
"Yeah, because I wanna date a fellow receptionist." Erin said sarcastically before the doors opened. Not really what Andy meant. More, in the same business building.
"Yeah, and because it worked so well when we dated, Andy." Angela said.
