Steak for Chicken
The guy slid down until he was in the seat beside me.
“I’m sorry,” he said, “But for a second, I could’ve sworn that you were Meg White. You know, from the White Stripes?”
“Of course, from the White Stripes,” I said, inching away from him.
“No, really, you look just like her,” he continued. I turned to face him, I eyed his indie rocker sideburns, Belle & Sebastian tshirt, and his lopsided, embarrassed smile. He was actually kind of cute.
“Is that some kind of lame pickup line or something?” I mumbled, feeling a little annoyed. I wasn’t really in the mood for guys after today.
“No,” he said, blushing, “I meant it as a compliment. I think Meg White is a really boss chick.”
“Oh,” I said, “Me too.” We shared a silent moment, smiling down at our shoes.
“Doesn’t this place totally just creep you out?” I said.
“Reminds me of Buffalo ‘66,” he said.
“Exactly!” I said, excitedly, “I actually laughed at myself when I ordered a hot chocolate just because I thought of that movie.”