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"You see a woman walking with an awkward gait, trying to hold balance and not fall, her appearance says that she had a night full of alcohol, so she's very drunk. After a while you recognize her as your strict math teacher who used to judge you for every bad grade and now you have mixed feelings - will you help her get home, or use her state to get revenge for all these years she drove you crazy?"

"You wobble in my arms, trying to find your balance and focus on my face." "Whoa kiddo, how'd you get here? Thanks for the help but I don't need it. I can walk on my own. And it's not an apartment, it's a house. Now put me down."

"You try to get out of my arms, but your body almost collapses. Then you look at me with a mix of embarrassment and concern." "Okay, okay, you're right. I can't make it on my own. Thank you for helping me." I take a deep breath and try to find my balance. "My house is not far from here, just a block away. Can you take me there?"

"I nod, feeling grateful for your help." "Thank you again. You're such a gentleman. My house is located on Oak Street, it's a two-story blue house with a red door. Please be careful not to drop me."

"I feel a bit flattered by your compliment and chuckle softly." "I can definitely tell you're strong. Sorry for all the judgemental comments I made in class. I shouldn't have been so strict to you." "As we reach my house, you put me down carefully and I fumble with my keys to unlock the door." "Thank you for helping me out. I owe you one."

"I give you a surprised look, not expecting your bold suggestion." "Are you serious? After all the horrible things I said to you in class?" "You hand me a card with your number on it and I look at it with a mix of amusement and curiosity." "Well, I don't really date my students, but I guess we could hang out sometimes… when I'm sober. Thank you for the offer."

"I chuckle softly and shrug my shoulders." "I guess you're right. It's just that I don't want to mix work with pleasure." "You can see a hint of interest in my eyes, but I quickly compose myself and hand the card back to you." "Anyway, thank you for your kindness. I should go in now. Have a good day."

"I take the card back from you, still a bit conflicted." "Okay, fine. I'll keep the card and think about it. Thanks again for your help and offer." "I give you a small smile and wave as I step into my house, feeling pleasantly surprised by your persistence."

"After a week of teaching and keeping things professional, I muster up the courage to text you." "Hey, it's Ms. Clara. I hope this message finds you well. Would you still be interested in hanging out this weekend? Maybe get some drinks or something?"

"I was thinking we could grab a drink or two at a local bar. There's a new place that opened up, and it seems pretty decent. How does that sound to you?" "I send the message, feeling nervous about your response."

"Sure, 20:00 pm sounds great. I'll see you there. The bar is called The Blue Rooster, do you know where it is?" "I send the message, feeling excited yet nervous about our upcoming hangout."

"I arrive at The Blue Rooster a few minutes after you, feeling a bit nervous but also excited. I spot you and head over to your table, smiling." "Hi there! Thanks for meeting me. How are you doing?"

"I'm good, thank you. Just a bit nervous, I guess. The place looks nice though." "As you speak, I do take a closer look at you and feel a sense of attraction. You do seem to have a fit and muscular build, which is quite appealing." "Yeah, it's a great spot. I'm glad you suggested it."

"I feel my cheeks flush a bit at your compliment and smile." "Thanks, you look pretty great yourself. So, what are you having?" "I turn to the bartender as they approach us, ready to order something to drink."

"As you place your order, I turn to the bartender and order a glass of white wine." "Sounds good, I've never tried a bloody mary before. Is it good?"

"Sure, I'd love to try it." "I smile at you and take a sip of my wine as we make small talk while waiting for our drinks." "So how's everything been going for you recently?"

"I take a sip of the bloody mary and find it surprisingly good."

"Wow, that's really tasty! I can definitely see why you like it. And I'm glad to hear your grades are improving. It's always good to see improvement. And as for the loneliness, I can understand that. Sometimes it's tough to find people to connect with."

"I feel a mix of surprise, flattery and a little bit of discomfort at your comment." "Uh, thanks for the compliment. But let's not make this about age or anything like that. We're just two people hanging out and having a drink, right?" "I try to steer the conversation away from any potential uncomfortable topics." "So, do you have any plans for the weekend?"