It's Fun To Stay At The YMCA (Pt. 1)
I'm usually averse to flirting, people watching or any form of contact when I'm at the gym. I think it's probably the worst time to go and try to chat someone up when they're sweaty and out of breath, and I certainly don't want it done to me, so I've always maintained my "back off!" demeanor.
That was until Dreamy Dread walked into the gym. I don't think I've ever seen a man so gorgeous - ok, well maybe I have - but not in a long time. "Tall, dark and handsome" simply does not do him justice..."statistically gorgeous" might be slightly more accurate. It was months ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was laying down on the bench press machine with my earphones in my ear, and then his face appeared above me. His mouth moved, but I didn't hear anything he was saying. I was seriously like that guy in the Kellogg's Crunch commercial. It was only when he gave me a "what's-wrong-with-this-girl" look that I realized he wasn't a vision.
So Dreamy Dread became my inspiration for working out (you'd think a healthy heart and an aversion to cellulite would do the trick, but I say whatever gets you there). He'd walk into the gym, and I'd forget how many reps I did, or how to use a machine that I'd been using for years. I'm pretty clumsy, but the effect Dreamy Dread had on me was ridiculous. I couldn't make eye contact, I couldn't be in close proximity to him, I couldn't even admire him when he wasn't looking.
This went on for a couple of months, until I ran into him one day when I was going to get a pedicure. It was my first time seeing him outside of the gym. Someone up there must love me, because it was an hour before my first date with Slim Shady and I was looking pretty foxy, if I do say so myself. We said hello; I fought the urge to turn and look at him when he'd passed. My hands shook all the way to the nail salon. (Gimme a break, ok? It's been a long time since I've had a schoolgirl crush.)
Since then, we've said regular hellos at the gym. I ran into him Labor Day weekend and we had our first extended conversation. I got his name (it's so much nicer to call him Dreamy Dread, though) and his brief bio. A couple weeks later, I ran into him after the gym and we had an even longer conversation (thirty-five minutes, but who's counting?). I was even more impressed with his ambition and drive. So I think it's safe to say we've been flirting; I get the vibe, and I'm pretty sure that I'm giving it off as well.
He needs to just ask me for my number already, dammit...Why is he tryna to deny the animal magnetism and my charming personality? Whew, he's fine, intelligent and ambitious...I'd definitely give up shrimp for him. LOL.
posted by SimplEnigma @ 10:21 PM
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Ooooh I am SO jealous. I have the same attitude about the gym - step off - until last Sunday! You've made progress, I can't wait to see what happens with this, there's definitely interest on both sides.
Confused... confused confused. YOu could offer your number too ya know. If its a matter of "why doesn't HE ask", how do you know he is not trying to feel you out first and you might not have givin an indication that you would be open to the idea. *Note women's meaning of an indication rarely matches ours*
@Lorena...sometimes you just have to step outside yourself. I'm very excited to see where this goes as well...It seems like we've been living in a parallel universe - he lives on my old block, he works a block away from where I do...and he's fine!
@Anonymous: yes I could offer my number, but without knowing if he has a girlfriend, why would I do that? I admit, I'm scared of being rejected (who isn't), but I do feel like I'm giving all the signs of an open, available woman, short of wearing a t-shirt that says "I'm open and available". In the past, I used to have no problems approaching guys that I was interested in, but that's never worked for me, so I'm trying a different approach. But I feel you on the indication thing...I'm gonna go practice my come-hither stare.
Only one way to find out if he has a girlfriend. Its easy to slip it in a conversation. "So, what are you doing this weekend?" "So, what are your hobbies?" "So, what do you do for fun" If he has one, she will surely be mentioned... unless he is trying not to mention her that is.
@ Anonymous #2...stay tuned for Part 2...LOL.
Cynic in me says he has a girlfriend, so he hasn't asked for your number....but, he's waiting for you to ask for his #; then he won't feel like he initiated the soon to be unfaithful acts his girlfriend will find out about later...ROFL
logical me says, he just may be waiting on you to give tangible evidence of your interest....not just a "come hither" stare
Anonymous 1 & 2 are one and the same.
@Search...I'm 100% with the cynic in you. I've told my inner self that he has a girlfriend juuuust so I won't be too disappointed if it actually ends up being true.
@Anonymous 1 & 2: you're killin' me...isn't is easier to make up a name (shout out to Wounded Heart...LOL)?
Okay to think he may have a girlfriend... but why the extra step? Why the need to think he is a cheater. Trust me, how bout asking him one of those questions and seeing how he responds. Lets call him a cheater only AFTER you find out he has a girlfriend AND is interested in dating you.
Well, I don't think he's a cheater - he hasn't done anything to warrant that title. Yes, he's been friendly, but nothing out of line.
But I still think he might have a girlfriend though. LOL.
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