[ WP ] You have the ability to reverse time by 5 seconds , this allows you to always say and do the right things , until the day you meet the one person immune to the time distortion .

`` And then I told him, `` not with that cat'''' Everyone laughed. This was a tough crowd, but I of course had them enarmoured by my charm and wit. The first time I told the punchline, it did n't quite work, but this time, I did n't pause before the final line. 
 
 Timing was my thing. I was perfect for telling jokes. I would always know what to say. You could never suprise me of course. I would always catch you before you fell, move just in time. 5 seconds made all the difference. I was one step ahead in negotiations, always on top, always in control. People loved being around me, and always got what I wanted. 
 
 And then I saw you. Big eyes, coy smile, confidence behind that cute nose. Too busy nursing your coffee to pay attention to me. I walked over. Sat down. `` So how are you?'' I remember saying, swagger and confidence brimming out of me. You took one look at me, `` fine thanks'' and turned back to your book. Clearly I made a bad first impression, never mind I thought, let's try that again. 
 
 But I could n't. 
 
 `` Can I help?'' you asked, clearly a bit bemused. 
 
 Suddenly my face flushed, my stomach sunk and I felt sick. `` Uh...'' What could I say? I could only say it once. `` No'' 
 
 I got up to leave, stumbled over my chair, fell backwards, hitting a waiter on the way down, bring several cups of coffee down with me. I was wiping steam hot milky latte off me when you got up, walked over, and handed me some tissues... `` Having a bad day?'' you said with a warm laugh. 
 
 `` Not really'' I replied, quite honestly. 
 
 

