LOVE: EVERYTHING OR NOTHING

iend. He didn't want to get out of bed but knew this was something he could not avoid. Andy was not one to let something g

t when he there is a banging at the door. He looks at the clock as

son in the world," says t

t. "No, you are the third behind my niece and nephew and don

, but Andy quickly puts his friend's mind at ease. "Don't worry, I didn't tell her anything personal. I only said that

ant to sew my mouth shut so I don't say anything stupid like I did last ni

ver-analyzing thing and went

ut and I just....I hate not

t his TV not wanting to continue the conversation. "Seriously, you have come a long way since we first met. I know you've probably repl

wing everything Andy is saying is true. "You'r

me for me to scare with y

our moves are easy to read w

face. "Same bet or shall

achi restaurant in town," Keith s

he apartment and down to the basketball

st got up

e says while taking sips from her

ant to see him again

es

ou want to se

it is like he saw me for who I really am and why I was really

standing where her best friend is coming from. "Are you looking t

ut anyways." Jackie takes another sip of her coffee and

n't stay and face the situation, he doesn'

revious night, Jackie looks down at her empty cup and can't help but to think she might never see this guy again. She called her bes

nd?" Jackie looks up at her friend smiling knowing she's right. "So you'll be able

see Keith again and maybe things will be les

end. "Hey, it's what I'm here for. But now you mus

u coffee and

restaurant and I think you shall pay for me." Melissa

nipulated, especially by her best friend. "You want me to treat you t

rong instead of realizing you can see him again soon. Also I know y

right about these things. Just once she wishes she could sh

me do you w

us a while to get seated with a full table an

like a

says Andy, soun

shots," says Keith as they sit down at thei

hen I beat you. The sun was in my eye

se women watching us play last week.

ering that day. "Only four...and som

our game. Those two wome

ill lost to me," says Keith

ears get worse as she and her friend are not only seated at their table but she is sitting basically next to him. Hibachi restaurants cook the food in front of you while the chef also puts on a show. The table has a flat top attached to it with three seats on each side and four on the m

Melissa orders chicken while Jackie orders salmon. There is just an awkward silence between Jackie, Keith and Andy. Melissa c

tuation. Keith shrugs his shoulders and Andy nods, both realizing there is

m Andy. It's ni

you Melissa. I'm Keith. H

surprised. "I'm doing good

friend here is paying so I

is paying for me as well. I had to help her get over som

er. "So first you leave this beautiful young lady at the bar for me to clean up your mess. No

this. "Wait, you mean to tell m

yes and looks at Jackie. "I'm sorry I ran out on you last night. I felt like I made an idi

. "Thank you Keith, that is rea

rm. "Jackie! Let him treat you to

, please

you back and treat you like

a, plea

t to me to make it up to her, that's her choice. Do

. "Of course you want the easy way out