The Twist

I got back to my seat and instantly his face lit up. Oh no.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

"Yeah," I replied. My self pep talk must have been longer than I thought. Do it, I chastised. Get it over with.

"Cass, I-"

"Sky, I'm-"

We both spoke at the same time. This made us laugh. "You go first," I said.

"Sky, I'm having a really good time."

"You are?" I tried to mask my shock but the words were already out. Damn. I couldn't read his expression.

"I mean, yeah, sure. Me too." Another gulp of water. Don't be a coward.

"Cass..."

"Yes?"

"Well, you see, the thing is..."

He waited for me to continue. Do it!

"I- I forgot to feed my cat. Yeah, that's it... Tabby. He must be starving. I can't sit here and enjoy a wholesome meal while a cat, who's like family to me, might die of starvation. I have to go." I hated cats. Especially Tabby and his trash invading my apartment. He was no exception cat.

"But you