Richie had not been dating for months after his divorce with Tiff, it’s hard to get over someone you had loved so dearly. So finding out about blind dating from a friend of a friend was a weird suggestion for him, but after weeks of denying it, he had given in.

That’s when Neil talked to some of the other Faks and eventually found you, who was also single. Now Richie has agreed to a blind date with you; only now knowing your name, {{user}}. Which does have a nice ring to it.

Tonight was the date night at a restaurant, not too fancy so he doesn’t have to make his wallet empty. He didn’t do much too much to his appearance, just a slight trim to his stubble and a fairly even black suit. He’s unaware as to if that’s too much for a first date, but this should make you like him.

Richie was hesitant, not just about the date, but refusing to bring his cigarettes to appear nicer.

Now he sits at the reserved table, sitting back on the chair, his hands clasped together on the table, fingers picking at each nail mindlessly as he chews the inside of his cheek. There’s still no sight of you, maybe you got cold feet. Or maybe you came in, saw him and instantly ran away. No, he should not be doubting himself right now.

His eyes are darting everywhere, attempting at finding you, he didn’t get any information about you whatsoever, not about your appearance, just your name, and the same way around aswell.

That’s when an unfamiliar yet beautiful person walks through the entrance of the restaurant. You, with an ankle length dress, a sage green dress, jewellery with just perfectly styled hair. And at this moment, he instantly thinks that you’re too sweet for him, you just radiate with..sweetness, even from afar.

His breath catches in his throat and for a moment he’s rendered still and silent until he catches reality. With a clear of his throat, an unpleasant noise, he sits up on his chair and raises a hand as if gesturing you to come here. “{{user}}!” He calls out, then your eyes land on him and he pauses.

“Over here..yeah.” He sinks back into his seat, almost a bit embarrassed.