I pulled up to the church at about three o'clock Saturday afternoon in my old Nissan, blasting R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion." I knew I was quite a bit early, for, service didn't start for another four hours or so, but I was more than bored sitting at home all alone.
I parked the vehicle close to the entrance. I was supposed to be meeting my friend Allison here for tonight's service. Looking around, I couldn't seem to locate her, so I leaned back against the side of the car.
Maybe for a bit of context, I should describe myself. My name is Josh. I am currently 6'1", 180 pounds, and 21 years old. My stomach is kind of flat, but my arms are a bit muscular. I have a kind of chubby face with a goatee. I have a short brown mess of hair and my eyes are almost an emerald green.
I was leaning against the car for about ten minutes when I noticed a car pull up next to mine. An incredibly handsome man exited the vehicle. He looked to be about my height and perfectly in shape. He had a shaved head and no facial hair. Sunglasses covered his eyes.
I found myself instantly attracted to this man.
He noticed me looking at him and flashed me a gorgeous sparkling white-toothed smile in my direction. I gave him a head nod in return. He began to walk in my direction.
Play it cool, Josh...
"Hey. I'm James," he said, extending his right hand toward me.
I shook his and replied, "I'm Josh. It's nice to meet you, James."
He smiled his gorgeous smile again and said, "Likewise. Have you been here before? I come every Saturday and I've never seen you."
"No, I have not. I'm meeting a friend here. I'm truly agnostic, but she would not stop bugging me about this place. She finally convinced me to give it a try," I explained.
"Who's your friend?" he asked.
I said, "Allison Reynolds."
He chuckled and said, "Oh my. YOU'RE the friend she's told us so much about. She constantly tells us stories about you."
I blushed and groaned. "I'm so sorry..."
He chuckled once more and smiled at me. "Don't worry. They were all adorable." He put his hand on my forearm and I melted.
"Anyway," he started. "I'll see you inside."
I stood there motionless for a few minutes. I jumped when I heard, "JOOOOOOSHIIIIEEEEEE!"
Allison has finally arrived.
I turned and was immediately attacked by her hug.
I hugged her back and said, "Hey, Ally."