Glenn scoured the internet for tickets. He checked other zip codes. There were no tickets available in the whole tri-state area. Glenn’s anxiety had never been higher. He felt he was blowing his big chance. His hopes were hinging on taking Heather to the premier.
When he was about to give up hope, he received a text.
-Hey handsome. Did u track down a ticket 4 me?- needless to say, it was from Heather.
-Still working on it- he wrote back. He started and subsequently deleted the next text message twelve times before finally sending –Don’t worry, I’ll find one :)-
Glenn didn’t sleep that night. He saw the sun rise from behind his monitor. He went to work with deep circles under his eyes. When he closed his eyes, he saw movie ticket sites; start times and seating charts.
Seven cups of coffee got him through until lunch time. With a jittery hand, he reached for his cellphone. He was about to send a text of capitulation when he phone vibrated.
-Any luck?- Heather wrote.
-Well…- he started to answer back.
-I have an idea! I’m gonna call u- she wrote before he could wave his white flag of defeat.
His phone rang. He momentarily contemplated throwing it in the trash, changing operators and moving out of the state. Instead, he swiped the green circle and said “Hello”
“Hey! I bet you didn’t have much luck…Lord knows how hard I tried” Heather said.
“I searched the internet all night. I’m like a zombie today” he answered with a feigned laugh.
“Listen, I have a friend that works in the Cineplex at the Sun Valley Mall. He said he could easily get one of us in! Did you buy your ticket on Ticket-king.com?” she asked.
“Yes!” he answered, seeing his chances coming back like a boomerang that almost flew into a neighbor’s yard.
“Awesome! That means it can be used in any theater in the entire country. So, transfer your ticket to me, then we can meet at the mall and my friend will get you in. Then afterwards, we can get drinks at my place”
Glenn pretty much only heard that last part; at least it was the only part he paid any real attention to.
“That sounds great!” Glenn said, again with focus only on the last thing she said and not really analyzing the rest.
“Ok! Do it now, with me on the phone” she prodded.
“Done” Glenn responded after only a few beats of silence.
“Hmmmm, that was quick! I can’t wait to see you again. Send the confirmation code, please?”
“I already have”
By Ryan 
“So, transfer your ticket to me,…” A bit tell tale? 😲 Why do guys fall for this? It can’t just be hormones… or can it?
Of course not, Eric! Men are biologically inclined to help a fellow human and expect NOTHING in return! :p Thanks for reading!
Not nothing. 😎
The intrigue builds. Ready for chapter 3.