"One Night Stand"

"The Fall"

Summer woke up the next morning & realized she was still at the hotel. Realizing she still had to go home before going to work, she quickly got up & put her robe on. She unlocked the bedroom door & walked out. There was no sign of Dylan.

Summer: Typical...

She started getting dressed & gathered her stuff. She was about to walk out when the door opened. It was Dylan. She was surprised to see him again.

Dylan: So I was debating on the muffins or cinnamon rolls. I ended up getting both cause I wasn't sure.
Summer: You got breakfast? That's sweet.
Dylan: I know that last night was strictly sex, but today's a new day.
Summer: Um, I'll just take these to go.
Dylan: Yeah, sure. Ok.
Summer: I was gonna catch an Uber since I didn't drive here last night.
Dylan: What if I give you a lift?

Summer was hesitant, but agreed. After all, he did bring breakfast. Summer knew that all guys started off sweet, but later would show their true colors. She didn't want to get too close to Dylan. It was just sex. Nothing more. She couldn't afford to get hurt again.
Summer opened the box of baked goods & closed it back back. Dylan noticed & thought maybe she was hungry.

Dylan: Go ahead. You can eat in my car. I don't care.
Summer: Good, I'm starving.

Summer grabs the cinnamon roll.

Dylan: Looks like you went for the cinnamon roll.
Summer: Yeah, they're my fave. So just go right up this street & it's the next block ahead.
Dylan: Nice neighborhood.
Summer: Thanks.

Summer gets out of the car.

Dylan: I guess this is goodbye.
Summer: Bye, Dylan. Thanks.
Dylan: Bye Summer.

Dylan watched as she walked up the steps into her townhouse.

Dylan: Oh Dylan, you're in trouble.

Summer closes the door behind her & leans up against it. She closes her eyes & hits the door.

Summer: Ugh! Snap out of it...

Is it possible to fall for someone after a one night stand?

Dylan returned back to his apartment to get ready for work. He shared this apartment with his cousin, Brian. Not only was Brian his cousin, but also a close friend. He considered Brian of more like a younger brother. As Brian entered the apartment, Brian was sitting on the couch playing video games.

Brian: Hey man, so you didn't come home last night.
Dylan: That's because I got laid last night.
Brian: What?!

Brian takes off his headphones & puts the controller down. He stands up & hugs Dylan.

Brian: I'm so happy for you, man.
Dylan: Aww, come on. Don't be so dramatic.
Brian: So how she?
Dylan: She was awesome...
Brian: You gonna see her again?
Dylan: Well, she specifically explained this would only be a one night stand.
Brian: Oh...
Dylan: What do you mean by "oh"?
Brian: Just... "Oh." As in Oh, I guess that's it.
Dylan: I don't know I'm kinda hoping she'll want to see me again. I mean, maybe we could be friends.
Brian: Yeah, ok. This was a one night stand, Dylan. There's no commitment. No strings attached. You're never gonna see her again.
Dylan: Except that I know where she lives.
Brian: Please tell me you're not planning on stalking her. Dylan, they make laws against that kind of shit.
Dylan: No, I didn't mean it like that.
Brian: Yeah, don't be weird about it. Just move on. Just consider it another notch in your belt. Now you have 2.
Dylan: Not gonna think of it like that, but whatever. I gotta get to work.
Brian: Ok, I'll be there in a bit.
Dylan: Don't be late!
Brian: I won't! I just gotta finish this level.

Dylan got in his car & went to work. All morning he couldn't stop thinking about Summer.

Dyxon: Hey Dylan! Can you get in here?
Dylan: Yup!
Dyxon: This is my son, Dylan. He'll help you out.
Summer: Dylan?
Dylan: Hey, Summer.
Dylan smiles really big.
Dyxon: Oh, good you two know each other. I'll be in the back if you have any trouble with the register again.
Dylan: Long time no see. Couldn't stay away huh?
Summer: Yeah, um. I didn't know you worked here. I yelped this place & you guys have 4 stars. You have really good reviews.
Dylan: Gotta love yelp... Let's take a look.

They walk over to Summer's car. Dylan pops the hood & takes a look. Summer nervously looks at her watch as she is now late for work.

Summer: I'm kind of in a hurry here. How long will this take.
Dylan: It depends. What sort of trouble is your car giving you?
Summer: It squeaks every time I start it & I have to rev it up for it to get going. It stalls on me a lot. It stalled on the way to work. I had to ask a few random people to help me push it.
Dylan: You pushes this car in heels?
Summer: Yeah, I was desperate & plus I had some help.

Dylan tinkered around the transmission & engine.

Dylan: I know just the thing.
Summer: Oh good. Can I come back today at 5 or 6?
Dylan: Actually, it's probably not going to be ready 'til the end of the week.
Summer: So I'm going to be car-less for the whole week?
Dylan: I'm afraid so...
Summer: This sucks.
Dylan: Hey if you want I can give you another lift? In fact, I can be available to drive you from your house to your work all week.
Summer: Oh, you don't have to do that.
Dylan: It'd be my pleasure. I don't mind at all. I'll have my cousin cover shifts for me so I can help you out. Really!
Summer: What do I owe you?
Dylan: How about a date? Just one date.
Summer: I'm sorry, I don't date.
Dylan: Oh ok. Let me just go find my cousin...

Dylan starts walking away.

Summer: But I'll go for another night stand.

Dylan smiles real big & calms himself down before turning around to give Summer a calm, cool & collected nod.

Dylan: Ok, I'll be right back. Go ahead have a seat.
Summer sits down in the lobby area. Dylan finds Brian & explains to him what just happened. Brian peeks around the corner to get a view of Summer.