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Pre-Date #1: Stood Up. I Think.

I sent Better Than Sex Guy an email yesterday: "Sorry I haven't called... its been crazy the past few days. I think I saw you at the water park today though! Want to hit the park tomorrow afternoon? (Thursday?)" He responded almost immediately, "wow !!! u should have come and said hello to me!!!! if i had of seen u i would have been over to say hello. as for the busy thing..i so understand. its raining out there...that sucks..im totally up for meeting!!!!! give me a shout!!!"

I in turn reply:

Its all good, I was just walking by. You seemed in the middle of a conversation and I didn't want to interrupt. IF that was even you. So, rain is pooey, so maybe coffee/tea instead? #removed address & details# I'm going to try to be there around 1:30-ish."

He confirmed with more exclamation marks, and we were off. Or so I thought.

I was running a bit late so I called him and left a message at 1:15 saying I'd be delayed 5-10 minutes. I have no idea if I even got the right phone number or not, but since his message sounded like a kidlet trying to take over the phone, I assumed I dialed correctly.

I arrive at 1:40pm and he's obviously not there. Its a small, central coffee shop, and I know the staff quite well, so I ask them if they've seen someone fitting Better Than Sex Guy's description. Nope.

I waited until 1:50pm and finally gave up, taking my tea to go. I just got home now after sauntering about (what can I say? I like rainy days) and sent him a quick email apology. Who knows what'll happen next, if anything, but I'm not going to hold my breath.

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