I Tried to Impress My Crush, and Here’s Why I Can Never Go Back to That Restaurant

Here’s How It All Started…
I’m not saying I’m a romantic genius, but when I planned this first date, I thought I had it all figured out: fancy restaurant, candlelit vibes, and me looking like the main character. The only problem? Life had other plans, and now I’ve been unofficially banned from that place. I can’t show my face there without hearing whispers of “That’s the guy.”

Here’s the chaotic breakdown of what went wrong. So you don’t make the same mistakes.

1. The Outfit Disaster: I Thought I Was Dripping, but I Was Actually Drowning

You know that feeling when you’re trying to be fresh but end up looking like a rejected runway model? Yeah, that was me. I wore a white shirt I thought made me look sophisticated. Five minutes into the date, I leaned into my plate and… red wine spill, front and center. Suddenly, I was a walking canvas for wine art.

2. Ordering the “Special” Was My First Mistake

The waiter recommended this chef’s special soup with a name so French, I felt bougie just saying it. One sip in, I realized it was seafood, and surprise: I’m allergic to shrimp. My throat didn’t close up completely, but I looked like a cartoon character struggling to breathe. My crush asked if I was okay, and I wheezed out, “Totally fine!”

3. When the Waiter’s Tray Became My Enemy

While trying to act normal, the waiter tripped right next to our table, spilling a tray of spaghetti. Guess who caught it? Me. Not my hands, though—my pants. If my wine-stained shirt wasn’t embarrassing enough, I now had a literal spaghetti print on my thighs. My crush? She was crying… from laughing.

4. The Bathroom Break of Shame

I excused myself to the bathroom to get my life together. Instead, I walked into the kitchen. Yes, you read that right. I froze mid-step while chefs stared at me like I was the health inspector. Someone yelled, “He’s back here again?!” Again?! They thought I was a repeat offender. I wanted to disappear.

5. Dessert Disaster: The Finale Nobody Asked For

I wanted to redeem myself with dessert. I ordered a chocolate lava cake, hoping it would save the night. But when I tried to take the first bite, the plate slipped, and—yup—lava cake explosion. Chocolate went everywhere. My crush’s face? Splattered. She licked it off her cheek and said, “Sweet, but unexpected.”

6. The Walk of Shame (Post-Date Edition)

As we left, the manager handed me my bill with a glare that said, “Please don’t come back.” I joked, “Guess I’m a regular now!” and he deadpanned, “You won’t be.” My crush? She was still laughing—hard enough to trip on her own feet.

Despite all the chaos, my crush actually said she had a great time. Apparently, my epic fails were “endearing.” But I’ll never set foot in that restaurant again—unless I’m wearing a full-body suit of armor.

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