TO BE OR NOT TO BE - PART 4

"Wow, how did that make you feel?"
"Good, no great."
"Man, I would like to see you in something sexier than that baggy costume for the play. Do you mind if I have another drink?"
"Go ahead, I'll take one too."
Mark started mixing the drinks. "I'll bet you're a real knockout," he said over his shoulder. "What about Joe?" He asked. "You guys were roommates in this room, did he know?"
"I don't think so. I keep things under lock and key and very careful not to leave any clues."
"Now that he is gone home, you won't have to be so secretive."
I had forgotten all about Joe. But he was right and it made me smile. I was thinking this opened up a lot of possibilities.
"Hm, I hadn't even thought of that," I said.
Mark looked at his watch and said, "I haven't had any dinner and it's after nine. Are you hungry?"
Was he making his move? "I could eat something."
"I'm just going to throw this out there, no obligation on your part, it's all up to you, but would you consider getting dressed and doing me the honor of having dinner with me?"
Oh yeah, there it is. I had a feeling that's where he was going. He is kind of handsome, he reminded me of a young Don Johnson. I had never noticed how expressive his eyes were before, they were kind of hypnotizing. He seemed to be very inquisitive but somewhat naive in the ways of the world. Growing up rich with an overprotective mother was my guess.
I finished my drink and got up to put the glass in the sink. Mark just stood there, silently waiting for my answer. He's the type of guy who doesn't hear the word no very often, so I kind of enjoyed making him squirm.
"I don't know," I said, turning around to face him. "I really should be studying for tomorrow."
All his puffery went out and he slumped back into the chair. He looked so dejected I couldn't help but feel sorry for the man. After all, he has just discovered that he is sexually attracted to another man dressed as a woman. Maybe I should give him a break.