Erin walked in the elevator on Friday night in mid-March, and was happy to see Andy there. But, her happiness was also enveloped in nerves. This was the first time Andy and Erin had been completely alone since the date. Their first date. The date that didn't go exactly as planned.
Curse her stupid germs! Erin thought. The night could've been perfect, but she had to get sick. And then, to top it all off, when Andy came over, Reed had to interrupt. Of course, Erin loved Reed to death, but when Erin replayed the date over, maybe it could've been a little more romantic without him intervening. But, still, Andy had come over, for her! He was understanding about the fact that they had to postpone the date, then he couldn't stay away from her any longer, so he had to make sure he was with her that night. How romantic! Was it possible Erin could've met a better guy?
But, now, the thing between them was the idea of a second date. Was there going to be a second date? Was Andy going to ask her? Was Erin supposed to ask him? Did Andy want to go on a second date at all?
Erin decided to take the first step. "So, did you hear, Michael promises anyone who finds the new leads at the dump an extra day off?" She began.
"Yeah, as if anyone's gonna drive to the dump by themselves, and rummage through garbage for a piece of paper." Andy scoffed.
"Well, it could be kinda fun." Erin said optimistically. "I mean, it's kinda like pirates looking for buried treasure. Arggggh!"
Andy laughed. "Yeah, you're right. It could be really fun. And you get a day off. You wanna go?"
"By myself?" Erin asked. "No."
"No," Andy said hesitantly. "I meant, do you wanna go...with me?"
Erin's eyes widened. "Like a date?"
There was no holding back now. "Well, that was kinda what I was thinking, but, when I say it out loud, it sounds so stupid." Andy said nervously. "Date at a dump, rummaging through garbage for sales leads! Wow, I'm stupid. Just forget it."
"No, no." Erin said. "I think it's cool. It's a great idea. I'd love to do it, that is...if you're still willing."
Andy's eyes widened and he smiled widely. "Then it's a date! Our second date! And afterwards, we could get dinner or something." He suggested.
"I can't wait." Erin whispered, and when the doors opened, she grabbed for his hand. She squeezed it for a moment before pulling him out of the elevator. "Well, c'mon, those leads aren't gonna find themselves!" She yelled.