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That First Message
That First Message
By
Luke Ackroyd
He hesitates.
The app reads: ’DON’T KEEP YOUR MATCH WAITING. SEND THAT
FIRST MESSAGE’
?. RICK’S IMAGINATION - ?
RICK
Hi. Hey. Hello. I- I saw that you
also like this movie that I like
and well, since I also liked it I
figured, we might be a good
match. I mean, I know we might
not be a good fit when we start
talking, but I- I well, figured
it was worth a message, anyway.
No worries if you aren’t
interested. I just- uh- I mean-
hi....
2.
?. RICK’S IMAGINATION - ?
The door swings open, revealing Rick in a smart suit, a
smug smile on his face.
RICK
Hello there. Pleasure to meet
you. I hope you’re having a
lovely evening. I know I am, now
that I’ve seen you..
?. RICK’S IMAGINATION - ?
The door swings open again. Rick, in all plain attire,
blank expression.
RICK
(monotone)
Hi.
?. RICK’S IMAGINATION - ?
The door creeks open. Just Rick’s eyes in view, peering
creepily from around the door frame.
RICK
I really liked that third photo
of you. Very Nice...
?. RICK’S IMAGINATION - ?
The door is kicked open, with a SLAM! Rick swaggers out,
shades on, leather jacket.
RICK
You. Me. Friday. Eight. Dinner.
Romance. Be there.
?. RICK’S IMAGINATION - ?
Rick swings the door open, a heart shaped sweater on.
Flowers in his hands.
RICK
I’m so glad we matched! You seem
really cool and interesting and I
just really want to get to know
you!
?. RICK’S IMAGINATION - ?
The door opens. Rick steps out, looking like himself once
more. He’s bashful, but has a friendly smile.
RICK
Hey. I’ve spent way too much time
now, trying to write up a perfect
first message. I just, I never
really know what to say on these
things. I guess I always over
think it. Not wanting to make a
bad first impression. Double
guessing how I might come across.
I don’t know why I put all this
pressure on it. I’ve never met
you. You’ve never met me. What
does it really matter what I
send? We’ll ever get along or we
wont. I should just send
something. Anything. And just see
how it goes...
4.