Remember Bob Hope’s wisdom about laughter turning tears bearable? Well, get ready for a chuckle, because this story might just give you the laugh you need. Picture this: a young couple, fresh off a flirty dinner date, is saying goodnight in the hallway of her family home. He’s hoping for more than just a kiss, giving her his best “let’s go further” look.
“Are you insane? My parents are asleep inside!” she whispers, pushing him away. But he’s persistent, pointing upstairs. “They’re all sleeping! Who’s going to hear us?” he insists, pulling her hands into his.
She backs away from him, still leaning against the wall by the door. “Can you imagine if we got caught?” she asks, clearly not convinced. Dropping his cool act, the 19-year-old switches to begging. “Please? I love you so much!”
“No, no, and no. I love you too, but I just can’t! It’s way too risky!” she replies, holding her ground. He keeps pushing, “Yes you can!”
Their hushed back-and-forth continues, him pleading, her refusing, until suddenly, the hallway light clicks on. Her little sister appears at the top of the stairs, rubbing her sleepy eyes.
“Dad says that you should go ahead and do it, or mom can do it. Or if need be, dad says he can come down himself and do it. But tell your boyfriend to stop leaning against the intercom!”