I Bet I Can

Bud tries to surprise Jackie with a bet. 201 words

Bet I Can

“Wanna make a bet?” Bud asked Jackie.

“What kind of a bet? What’s the wager?” she asked

“I bet I can steal something from you in one blink. If you win, we do whatever you want for the rest of our date. If I win, I take you to my place.”

“Whose blink?”

“Yours.”

“Okay, do I have to let you know when I’m going to do it beforehand?”

“Nope.”

They sat together on the park bench for many minutes in silence. Jackie decided after five more minutes to blink. Bud kissed her cheek.

Jackie looked at him and smiled.

“What was that?” she asked.

“I stole a kiss when you blinked.”

She began to laugh long and loud.

“What’s so funny?”

“You didn’t steal it; I was expecting it.”

“Oh, really!”

“Why do you think you only got me on the cheek?”

Bud was quiet. Then he grinned.

“I always knew you could outsmart me if you really wanted to. All right, a night of your choice it is!”

Jackie stood up, pulling him with her.

“Dinner, a movie, dancing. I can’t choose!” she said.

“How about all three,” Bud said.

“Let’s go back to your place."