Notes: This script is okay for monetization. Can be used on Patreon, just let me know if you do. If you use it, please give credit. You can change pronouns if preferred but otherwise please don't edit the script. My scripts are meant for adult audiences and all characters are 18 . For clarification on the format of the script, any place that says (Pause) is a place for the Listener's response. Anything in \asterisks and italics** isn't meant to be read aloud, it's there to either hint at the tone or provide context that might help the script make more sense.

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Summary: Listener works a lot of night shifts, and has very few options from where to get a warm meal after a long shift. Luckily, there's a nearby 24-hour diner with a waiter/waitress that just so happens to enjoy Listener's late night company.

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Word Count: Approximately 1,076 words (Not including any actions or cues left in asterisks and italics)

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Writer’s Notes: Just a short, tiny little idea that I couldn't fit into a larger story, so I'm putting it here so I can clear it out of my head. Also, tried to type with a country accent, but it doesn't look the same as how it sounds in all places bc that's real hard to do tbh. Please forgive me lol.

Script Below:

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\The bell above the diner door chimes, cutting into the radio that’s quietly playing oldies. Listener steps inside, the worn wooden floor creaking as someone walks from the back of the diner to greet them. Narrator smiles at the sight of Listener.**

“Well hey there, stranger. Figured I’d be seein’ you tonight.”

(Pause)

\Flirty** “Call it a hunch. Or maybe I was hopin’ I’d get to see you tonight. I’ll let you pick.”

\Narrator chuckles.**

“Anyway, I take it there’s no need for me to get you a menu at this point, right?”

(Pause)

“Yeah, I thought not. Now c’mon. Your normal table’s empty, just like the rest of this place.”

\Narrator and Listener walk to a nearby table and Listener takes a seat.**

“Alright, what’ll it be tonight, darlin’? Any particular cravings you gotta satisfy?”

(Pause)

“Well look at you, gettin’ all sly in the mouth. If ya ain’t careful, you’re gonna have me lookin’ at wedding rings.”

\Both laugh.**

“Really now, what d’ya want? ‘sides me, that is.”

(Pause)

“Of course, I shoulda seen that comin’. Big fan of your pancakes, aren’t ya? Then again, I can’t blame you since I’m the same way.”

\Narrator chuckles.**

“Alright, you want any sides with that?”

(Pause)

“Mhm, and what d’ya want to drink?”

(Pause)

“Sounds good, darlin’, I’ll go put the order in. You wait right here and I’ll be back for ya in just a second.”

\Narrator walks away to put the order in, but returns soon after. They set two cups on the table.**

“Here you are.”

(Pause)

“Nope, that one’s for me. Figured you might want some company.”

(Pause)

“Yeah, I thought you might.”

\Narrator takes a seat across from Listener.**

“So darlin’, how’ve you been? It’s been ’bout two weeks since you last stopped by to pay me a visit. Is work keepin’ you busy?”

(Pause)

“Well, now that’s a damn shame. I’m gettin’ lonely here without you comin’ to visit me.”

(Pause)

“Aw, but it’s just not the same without you here to flash those pretty eyes at me. I get to missin’ you when you go so long without stopping by an’ sayin’ hello. You’re gonna make me think that you’re avoidin’ me.”

(Pause)

“Oh, cut it out, you’re gonna get me all flustered! Though honestly, I don’t mind that at all. So long as it’s you who’s getting all sweet on me, I’m more than alright with it.”

\Narrator chuckles.**

“Though really, I’ve missed ya. The nights are a lot longer without my favorite customer comin’ by to make me smile.”

(Pause)

“‘Course you do. I can’t help but gettin’ a big, stupid grin whenever you walk through those doors. Or aren’t you able to tell?”

(Pause)

“You just wanted to hear me say that out loud, didn’t ya?”

(Pause)

“You sly dog! I swear, I oughta charge you extra for that!”

\Both laugh.**

“You’re gonna pay for that, ya know. I’m gonna make sure ya do.”

(Pause)

“Hmm… Well I’m not sure how yet, but once I figure it out, boy are you gonna be in trouble!”

(Pause)

“Oh do you now? What do ya have in mind, hm?”

(Pause)

“Yeah? You promise to visit me here two more times this week?”

(Pause)

\Playful** “Ya sure you can keep that promise? You’ve been awful busy lately, and I’d hate for you to have to do something else to make up for a broken promise.”

(Pause)

“You are just a shameless flirt, you know that?”

\Narrator sighs dramatically, still grinning.**

“But I suppose that I’ll always make time for you, too, darlin’. ”

\Narrator scoffs, still grinning.**

“Goodness, listen to us. We sound like a couple of newlyweds ‘bout to set off on their honeymoon.”

(Pause)

“Hey now, watch those gorgeous eyes of yours. Givin’ me a look like that, you’re gonna get me weak in the knees.”

(Pause)

“Oh, knock it off. Even if you do want that, I can assure ya that you don’t want it right now.”

(Pause)

“Because it looks like our food is ready, so unless you want me to spill it on my way back over here, you better quit starin’ at me like that.”

(Pause)

“Then don’t look at me, if that’s what it’s gonna take. I’m telling ya right now, I’m not gonna have any of the cooks yellin’ at me again because you got my heart flutterin’ enough to make me trip over my own feet. Seriously, last time they had to remake your order, they wouldn’t let me hear the end of it.”

(Pause)

“Yeah, that’s right, you better be ashamed. Now you just stare straight ahead until I get back.”

\Narrator begins to walk away but looks back, catching Listener still looking at them.**

“Now what did I just say? No peekin’! Eyes back on the wall!”

\Narrator laughs as they walk away. They return a few moments later and set two plates on the table. Both begin to eat as they continue to talk.**

“Here ya are, darlin’. Lucky for you, I didn’t spill a single thing, which is a surprise since I know I saw you starin’ again.”

(Pause)

“Quit lyin’ to me. I caught you fair and square, don’t go tryin’ to hide it from me.”

(Pause)

“There ya go. See, now was that so hard?”

(Pause)

“Ah, ah, ah - Don’t think that you can get out of trouble with me just by using some flattery and honeyed words. That won’t work on me.”

(Pause)

“...Alright, so it might work on me, just a lil bit. But that doesn’t mean that I forgive you.”

\Listener continues to flatter Narrator. Narrator sighs, pretending to be reluctant.**

“Fine, fine. You’re too gosh-darn cute, I just can’t resist ya.”

(Pause)

“Quit lookin’ so smug an’ eat your pancakes. You keep smirkin’ at me like that an’ I’m gonna have to show ya that I can fluster you just as easily.”

(Pause)

“What, ya don’t believe me? You don’t think I can give just as good as I get?”

(Pause)

“Alright, fine. You might win tonight, but that’s only because I’ve been missing you so much this past week. You come back in a few days, an’ I’ll have ya so worked up that you won’t even be able to look up from the menu to stare at me!”

(Pause)

“You can bet your ass on it! You aren’t even gonna know what hit ya!”

(Pause)

“You really think you’ll be able to resist me? C’mon now, darlin’, you know you can barely tear your eyes off me as is. By the time I’ve finished working my magic on ya, you’ll be nothing but a puddle on the ground.”

(Pause)

“Well if that’s what you think, then put your money where your mouth is. Let’s make a bet on it.”

(Pause)

“Well how about this - I think you’ve been flirting with me long enough, and it’s about high time you did somethin’ ‘bout it. If I win, you’re gonna take me out on a date - a real date, nothin’ like these late night dinners at my work - an’ you’re gonna pay for it.”

(Pause)

“Oh yeah? An’ what do you want if you win?”

(Pause)

“Fine. If I win, you pay for our first date, an’ if you win, I’ll pay. We gotta deal?”

(Pause)

“Good, then let’s shake on it.”

\Listener and Narrator shake hands to seal the deal.**

“It’s settled then. Next time you come in here, prepare to have your mind blown by just how worked up an’ flustered I can get ya.”

(Pause)

\Playful, sarcastic** “Uh-huh, sure you will. Now slide your plate over here, I wanna bite of your pancakes.”

\Audio ends here, or can end with more diner ambience.**