The Dating Experiment (Revisited)

Human emotions are confusing. Human females doubly so.

I had thought after our embarrassing date that April would not care to have anything to do with me. Yet, she has been incredibly helpful in light of the recent problems that have arisen with Madison's behavior. Even when April arranged to help find me a job at the school, I had initially assumed it was still in the interest of professional courtesy. Then, she kissed me.

Looking back, I may have been more to blame than I suspected. As thanks for her help with my sister and securing my new job, I thought it would be appropriate to make her dinner. I invited her over last night and served up a simple recipe I discovered for lamb and risotto. A dry red wine is best served with this particular meal, so of course that was my pairing.

We may have had too much to drink during the meal, and we both became much more relaxed. I found my own faculties to be dulled somewhat, though I was enjoying April's company as we conversed in the most mundane of small talk. I believe the term is flirting. As I have said, April is attractive for an earth woman.

The night lasted much later than I had anticipated, and I did not notice until Madison came home much later than she was supposed to initially. Even she was surprised to see April and I still there, though I detected a hint of a smile on her face. I was unsure what it was in reference to at that moment. Then, both April and I thought that would be an appropriate time for our evening to end. I did the courteous thing and walked her to her car. That is when she kissed me.

I was surprised, but I did not resist at all. I was unsure how I should have reacted. I know I enjoyed it. The emotional reaction was pleasant and unexpected. Now, I am still not sure what appropriate action I should take now. I am not even sure what it is I am feeling at the moment. I will see April again this week, and I would like to see her again socially.

I wonder if this scenario is programmed into all humans so that they can react appropriately, or if everyone is just as confused as to what to do next.