I walked into the place thinking a nice, light Miller Draft was what I needed to chase away that little bit of dust in my throat. First time in this town, I decided to come down to Phil's, as I was staying at the Regency up then street. I always liked the local pub shops. The ambiance of these places is always friendly and comforting while away from home, Wisconsin.
I ordered from a table, as the bar was just a bit too crowded that night...I wanted a little relaxation, not necessarily talk and chatter. I ordered from the waitress, and paid her plus a tip when she brought back that cool, tall bottle. "No glass," I'd asked her, and she complied with a smile. Like I said, I like the friendliness and comfort of these places. I sucked down half the beer before I realized it. As I set it down on the table, I looked around the room for a pool table...again, to relax.
I noticed some of the folks here. Plain and ordinary patrons with the same plan as me to just sit and let their hair down with a laugh or talk of local events. I saw you, then, with you female companion. I looked at you again, and noticed you were looking my way. You looked away, seemingly nervous that our eyes met. So, I thought I would just see if you were scanning the room same as I, or if had already noticed me prior to that and had to get a second look. I kept my glance in your direction, and you did look again. I matched your stare, and your eyes latched on this time. I had seem that there were just enough people here to not notice too much extra activity, as they were all into their own instances of life. I took a chance next.
I moved my eyes to the facilities that I had seen a moment ago, for when I would need them. You followed the look and went back to your friend for a moment, and then you were on the move. I know you had excused yourself, so I waited until you were in the ladies room. I made my way unpretentiously in that direction also, but snuck a peek over my shoulder. No one was paying any attention, so I slipped into no-man's land. Like it had never been done before, eh?