[ FF ] Let 's write a date . Replies continue the date . 1000 word limit . The catch ? Every reply is half the previous story 's length .

`` So, you finally got the courage to ask me out?'' She asked me. I smiled awkwardly. I suppose she really did know that I had really wanted to ask her out this entire time. `` Well, there's a first time for everything,'' I said, laughing it off. She laughed too, picking up her sandwich. 
 
 Honestly, I was a bit inexperienced at the whole dating thing, this being my first date. We went out for lunch together at a local restaurant. I was really bad at making plans, so when the time came, this is the only thing that came to mind. She did n't seem to mind though. 
 
 `` So how's school going for you?'' I asked her, trying to get the conversation flowing. She took a second to finish her mouthful of food. `` Alright. My professors this semester are all giving some of the final essays for the classes. I've got about 3 due in the next two weeks,'' she said. `` Ouch,'' I replied with empathy. My own classes were getting tougher, and when I received my completed assignments back I was often greeted by an unwelcome grade. 
 
 Her eyes widened and she looked up me. `` Oh, I just remembered, ( continue here )''
