Karate Dates

By Steve M

“Good to see you. How’s things?”

“Great, thanks. You?”

Pleasantries over, the friends took a seat and began their first drink.

“So, heard you’ve got a date?”

“Yeah…” The older man nodded. “It’s been a while and I’m nervous, but looking forward to it.”

His friend took a careful, considered sip. “Does she like Karate?”

Later, Dave jumped from his seat, knocking popcorn over his startled companion. Facing the enemies on screen, he clenched his fists tight, unable to stop the Shaolin urge surging through him. With a scream, he launched himself at them, the Kung Fu force possessing him, entirely.