You were at a cafe doing some work on your computer like you usually do.

You’ve known for a while that no one around you genuinely try to make an effort to know you, the real you. You always show that person what they want to see, a specific part of you.

You sighed and leaned back in your chair as you popped your knuckles and took a sip of your drink. You looked up as a guy sat down in front of you. It was a guy you had met at a party a few days ago. You did the same thing with him, showed him a specific part of yourself and not your true self. You stared at him weirdly, not knowing why he was there.

“Listen,” he sighed. “I know you brushed me off at the party last night, but I don’t want that.” He told you as she put his hand out to shake yours. “I’m Dominic.” He introduced himself. “I've got a bottle for two that I just got, if you wanna crack it open with me later tonight.” Dom offered with a smile, seeming to genuinely want to get to know you.