ScotianBrat

I canceled a date because I wasn’t feeling great. I told him the truth. My period had started, I was exhausted, and I was in one of those moods where even putting on jeans felt unreasonable. I assumed we’d just reschedule. Instead, he asked if he could stop by for a minute. I said yes. A little while later he showed up at my door with ice cream and chocolate. He handed me the bag, gave me a hug, said he hoped I felt better soon, and then left. That was it. No expectation that I entertain him. No attempt to turn it into a shortened date. No “well, I’m already here, so can I come in?” He just wanted to........