[ WP ] You 're on a dinner date with Medusa

`` This is was n't what I was suspecting.'' She said. 
 
 Her voice ran like honey and I smiled. `` It's quite alright. I'm used to people being surprised at my condition.'' 
 
 `` You do n't mention it at all in your profile.'' she added as she sat down. The waiter took our drink order and I shrugged as I smoothed my tie. 
 
 `` Its just who I am so I do n't think to mention it.'' 
 
 She giggled, `` That's a nice way to look at it. It's a pleasure to meet you Jim.'' 
 
 `` The pleasure is mine Medusa.'' I smiled offering my hand. 
 
 Dinner itself was a pleasant enough and we talked endlessly about our desires and dreams. 
 
 `` You and I are a lot of like.'' she said as we walked on the peer. Her arm was wrapped around mine and she guided me with practiced ease around obstacles. 
 
 `` Oh, how so?'' I asked. 
 
 `` We both want people to see us without our... abnormalities.'' she replied. 
 
 I stopped and turned towards her voice. `` Being blind is not abnormal Medusa, and neither is the power to turn people to stone with a gaze. In fact I know several disgruntled people who would love to have that power.'' 
 
 She stammered, `` I'm sorry I did n't mean to.'' 
 
 I put a finger to her lips to stop her, `` May I?'' I followed up. 
 
 She cupped my hands and put them gently against her face. I eased my fingers over the curves painting an image of a beautiful woman before me. Her lips curved down in a slight permanent smile, her chin was delicate and the curve of her cheek bones perfect. My fingers traced up into her hair line and I felt the scales there as well as the gentle ripple of each living snake. 
 
 `` They wo n't bite.'' she whispered. 
 
 I smiled and took a chance. I leaned in for what would be the first of many kisses I'd share with my darling wife. 
 

