The hesitation sensation

I just got back from my second date with Rock Chick. All in all it was a lot of fun.

The night started when we met at the bar where my friend was hosting this artsy party. There was an arts and crafts table, a 30 minute poetic slide show project and even an interpretive dancer (which was quite weird).

We chatted a lot and I made sure to give lots of eye contact. Something I never paid much attention to before. Besides she has really nice eyes.

we couldn't stay long at the bar party because I had to make the show that I was in the same night, at the other end of downtown. We grabbed a bus and the subway and made it to the comedy club.

The doorman let Rock Chick in for free to watch me perform. Even though I was late, I was allowed to open (introduce) the troupe.

The show went really well and Rock Chick told me she really enjoyed it.

Following the show we went for a midnight meal.

Our date lasted 4 hours!

At the end of the night I was walking with her a bit, towards her side of town, even though it was in the complete opposite direction to where I lived.

I wasn't nervous the whole night and was kind of excited to be on another date but the only think I was hoping to get out of it, my short term goal you can say, was a simple kiss.

We stopped at a street corner and both told each other how much fun we had.

We stared in each others eyes for a split second...

and I hesitated.

Then we talked a bit more, and I still hesitated.

Finally I got real close to her, she didn't flinch or turn back. I I smacked her hand a high five but still kind of kept holding it, and finally went in for the kiss.

That's when my lips hit dead on with her cheek.

I quickly changed plans and went with it and then kissed her other cheek. I couldn't believe how smooth I was. I didn't flinch, or whine or complain.

I can't tell if she just thought that was what I was going for or if she wasn't ready or just wasn't interested, but I doubt she'd want to spend all that time together if it was just a way to make a new friend.

She's going to Mexico for a week but we'll be in touch when she comes back.

Yes, I admit that I am thinking of the events that happened tonight, but compared to my old attitude I'd have left feeling 95% depressed or let down.

While she's away it gives me the best opportunity to contact other girls and see where they may lead.