Wait: really?
You don’t wanna date me?
You wouldn’t do me?
Really: you?
I’m shocked.
chagrinned
I didn’t realize
that I was so beneath you.

it’s not like
you’re entirely my cup of grog
anyway.
In fact,
I’d only just deigned to ask you out.
I thought you’d do
in a pinch
and I really wanted to pinch someone.
Anyone.

I understand
that I might not be your world.
I know I’m imperfect
and unpopular
and irksome but
if I’d lowered my standards for you,
why on earth can’t you reciprocate?