STORY STARTER

Write a short story about a first date from the second person perspective.

Second person narrative voice uses ‘you’ – addressed to the reader who is present as the story unfolds. Explore this perspective with the scenario of a date, where you could involve a range of thoughts and feelings.

First Date

You came to this place wanting to meet someone better for you, someone who would know you on a deeper level and make you feel like ‘you’ again. But you found me. You found me sitting there, at the little wooden table in the middle of the pizza joint, with my hands clasped on my lap and a nervous gaze from side to side. Truthfully, because I was looking for the same thing and knew deep down that I wouldn’t find it. You could have been anyone and it wouldn’t be enough for me; I could have been anyone and it wouldn’t be enough for you. You see, we need to work on ourselves before we enjoy dates like this. So, even though you said you had a good time and I did, too, this can never work. You need a first date with yourself.

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