How to End a Booty Call
Nothing says the night has gone well quite like waking up in a strange bed. But, how do you make your exit? Do you make a daring escape like Indiana Jones in the Temple of Doom? Or, do you walk away cool, calm and collected, like James Bond casually strolling away from an explosion, never looking back. Here’s a list of some of the most common ways to end a booty call.
5. The Walk O’ Shame
Chances are you’ve seen this person on your way to work in the morning. Their hair is a mess and their make-up is all over the place. Their clothes are inside-out or on backwards and they’re most definitely missing a shoe. As they stumble past you, trying desperately to avoid eye contact, you can’t help but smile. You’re not judging them. You know they had a good time last night and just want to give them a high five.
4. The Linger
Now, this is just plain awkward. This is when the person just doesn’t get the hint that they should be making their graceful exit. You’re brushing your teeth and getting ready but, they’re still laying in bed. You try your best to nudge them in the right direction by dropping some hints. “Yeah, I have to get to work early today…” or “Do you need to use my phone to call a cab?” But, they just don’t get it. Then, they ask you that dreaded question… “Did you want to get breakfast?”
3. The Scramble
The sun rises, the rooster crows and you wake up in a panic. You realize where you are and begin constructing a make-shift exit strategy. Where are your clothes? Purse? Wallet? Keys? Phone? You retrieve all of your belongings, covertly sneaking around the room like a ninja, so as not to awaken the person on the bed. But, just as you slowly try to open the door in silence, it let’s out a loud squeak. The person wakes up and you’re forced to spend the rest of the morning calling that person by every term of endearment you can think of because you can’t remember his/her name. “Oh, hey there… cutie.”
2. The Triumphant March
Oh, yeah. We’re getting to the top of the list. This is when you get outside the door and all the colors around you are just a little more vibrant. The sun is shining and birds are singing. You pop your collar, put on your dark sunglasses and everyone that passes by you can see that swagger in your walk. You can just hear Stevie Wonder’s Superstitious or the Bee Gees’ Stayin’ Alive playing in the background. Go ahead, brush your shoulder off.
1. The Rematch
You wake up, turn to your side and smile. Job well done. I tip my hat off to you. It’s common knowledge that sequels are generally better than the first movie. Does anybody even remember the first Terminator? Another go around and you can prolong the other 4 on the list just a little longer.