24.3 & Possible Conclusion

I haven’t really talked to or seen much of Twenty-four in about a month.  After our second date things seemed to fizzle…I asked him out a couple more times, but he was always busy.  Since he didn’t ask for a raincheck or ask me out in return I decided he must be over it.  Then I saw him at the café, and we chatted about his upcoming vacation; things seemed fine, and I thought, “Ok, friend zone it is.”  He left for a few weeks, but when I finally saw him across the street again I welcomed him back and he gave me a hug and told me about his time away.

I decided I wanted to give it one more go, and see if there was anything there.  So I sent him a message to see if he wanted to go for a neighborly stroll or grab a bite to eat in the next few days.  I figured if he said no, then ok nothing else is happening here; if he said yes, I’d see if we were in the friend zone or more.  He replied that he was done with work after 10:30 and asked if we could just get carry out and a movie.  By the time he made it over it was almost midnight.  Now I know in most people’s mind that basically equals booty call, however, I don’t generally fit into the category of most people.  I totally wasn’t thinking booty call – I really just wanted to watch 21 Jump Street. We sat a respectable distance from each other and enjoyed the movie, but as soon as the movie ended Twenty-four leaned over and finally gave me a proper kiss.  Of course, we made out, but I was sure to tell him that I was not going to have sex with him.  He said that was fine with him because sex just complicates things.  In the end it turns out, he thinks I am complicated.  Post make out conversation…

24: So what was your plan tonight? What did you think was going to happen?

Me: I didn’t know if you were still interested in me because we hadn’t done anything in a while, so I figured we’d watch a movie and either officially be friends or maybe make out.  I definitely wasn’t thinking booty call.  No offense.

24: Of course we haven't done anything, I haven't been in town.  But I didn’t know what to think since you were telling me to come over so late.

Me: I wanted to hang out with you, and that’s what time you were off work.  I didn’t think anything about it.

24: I just don’t know what to think about you.  You’re so aloof all of the time.

Me: It’s simple – I think you’re a nice guy, but I’m not looking for a relationship.  Plus you’re planning on leaving and traveling for a while.

24: Yeah, but that’s not until March.

Me: So we can have at least three more make out sessions before then. 

24: See.  That’s what I’m talking about.  You’re never serious.

Me: I’m not trying to be complicated.  If you want to be friends, that’s fine.  But we could also be those people who hang out casually and make out now and then.

24: No, this is probably the last time for that.

Me: Really?  That stinks.  Well, I had fun.

He just laughed and shook his head, then we slowly transitioned back to a normal conversation, and when he left he kissed me goodbye.  Apparently what I consider simple is too complicated for Twenty-four.