The first date, is always very awkward. And it is. Really awkward. Espen arrived late, and sunk into his lie. He could have just told the truth. But no, of course.

"I ran into a black cat...then..."

He grimaced, looking at your scowling expression. Of course, an hour late for a cat? He really thought you were an idiot. He kept wondering why he'd agreed to his parents arranging a date with their friends' daughter. He didn't even know you! And... he didn't really want to get to know you.