Ups and Downs

[Energizer Bunny]

Well, she's gone.

It remained awkward. I kept buddy-like for most of the evening. We were like pals.

I hugged her before she left and she didn't seem to want to let go. I kissed her face a couple of times and then a couple of pecks on the mouth.

She thanked me, asked if we could do it again, then left.

There seemed to be a split second of emotion, but still not much.