A Family Dinner Invitation
“I’m bringing my friend over for dinner tomorrow.”
The simple sentence had caused her family to explode into a frenzy, voices rising in a cacophony of clashing sounds. Elaine had almost immediately regretted bringing it up, but she hadn’t wanted to say it over and over again. Telling them all at once was best, even if it made them twitter like a flock of birds.
She had invited Tidus over simply because they had been friends for so long, but he hadn’t met any of her family. Elaine figured it was time to change that, and so he would come over. She hadn’t factored in her family’s reaction and the buzzing for the next day. What did he like to eat? Should they dress up for this? When would he be coming over? Should there be appetizers? Should they serve an after-dinner drink?
Elaine said nothing about this to Tidus, however, when she came to pick him up. She knew it would be easier on him if he didn’t show up alone, when any one of them could open the door. Thankfully they had all agreed on a casual dinner, so he didn’t have to force himself into a suit. “You look nice,” she said approvingly, giving his outfit the once-over again. No one would think him a shady sort with what he had on. “Thanks for coming over, Tidus; I promise my family will love you.”












