Pastor Gentle: A Fictional Narrative

Booker rubbed his sweaty hands together and nervously glanced around the room. This was the night; Pastor Gentle had set up a school-sponsored banquet for the young men to bring a date in order for them to get to know each other better. He had a date and couldn't believe it, but he was very nervous. Hundreds of thoughts were tumbling through his head. What will I say? Will she think I am friendly? How does she expect me to act? Will I remember my manners or do something embarrassing? Will I leave a good impression? He tried to quiet the thoughts running through his head, but it didn't help; he still didn't know what to talk about. He turned around and noticed that his date, Angelica, had just walked in and was walking towards him. He smiled

I'll see you two later.” “Okay, see you later.” Booker replied. “He seems very nice.” said Angelica. “He is very friendly. Do you like going to the movies?” “Yes, but only to the good ones.” “Yeah, me too. Maybe we could go sometime. There is a new, Christian movie out called Woodlawn if you would like to go see it sometime.” “Yes, I would like that. I have heard good things about that movie.” “Yeah, me too.” There were almost done eating and would be leaving soon; Booker wanted to ask her out, but he was nervous. Maybe she doesn't like me. He thought. Finally he said to himself, Even if she doesn't, I will ask her out. It is the only way to find out. He took a deep breath and decided to take the plunge. “Angelica, I have enjoyed this evening getting to know you. I find that we have several things in common. Uh......would you like to go to the movies to see Woodlawn with me tomorrow, then afterward we could take a walk around the park.” “Yes, I would like that. That sounds like fun!” Booker let out a sigh of relief. “Great, since tomorrow is Saturday I can pick you up about 1:00, then we will have time to take a walk at the