My Favorite Pick-Up Line

I’d say that I rarely get picked up by men. I’m used to taking the initiative when I want something. When I’m into someone, I don’t like wasting my time by playing games. My signature “pick-up” line is, “Do you wanna make out?” I wouldn’t argue that it’s very imaginative, but I know where I’m immediately. However, life brings various challenges.

Once I was at Vzorkovna, hanging out with a guy who was genuine and nerdy and positive and completely adorable, and I felt strongly attracted to him. The problem was that we were there with a group of people. First, I had to figure out how to separate him from the herd so that I could attack him with my one-liner.

With an initial feeling of confidence, I went for the simple and straightforward, “Hey, wanna get a beer at the bar?” His response – “Oh, you’ll bring me one? Thanks” – while he was handing me his chip threw me off a bit, but I didn’t let it stop me. I refused to accept the chip (yes, back at the time when we used to pay with chips at Vzorkovna), and continued, “I thought you would join me” (imaginary wink). He said, “Aha, yes, sure.” He caught me by surprise again when he came to the bar, ordered, grabbed his beer and left. I stood there in disbelief and I understood this would be a toughie, but I was up for the challenge.

I used the opportunity when he went to the toilets to position myself in a narrow corridor I knew he’d have to pass on his way back. There was a dog there, so I casually started to pet it. He came back, he smiled at me, he stroked the dog with affection while he was passing by… but he didn’t stop! The only thing I managed to get out was, “Hi…”. Pathetic. But I wasn’t losing my religion.

Staying determined (and increasingly tipsy), I joined him back in the room where we were sitting. It was getting late and I knew I was running out of time. He was busy playing with some other musicians, and after one song I knew I had to say something to get his attention. Anything. So I opened my mouth and out came, “Hey, do you wanna go pet the dog with me?” I know what you’re thinking – “OMG, that is the most subtle and elegant pick-up line I’ve ever heard!”

Well, he still didn’t get the hint. However, he did get super excited about petting the dog. We were searching the whole bar for the dog but the bastard was nowhere to be found. When my crush was giving up and wanted to go back to the table, I just had to reach out for his hand to stop him. He turned to me to see what I wanted, and when our eyes met, I recognized a sudden epiphany in his. I leaned in for a kiss and he followed.

Now, I’m aware of the fact that I was lucky that he didn’t turn me down. But even if he did, I would go to sleep knowing I gave it all I’ve got. And I’ve added the pick-up line, “Do you wanna go pet a dog with me?” into my repertoire.

Life’s too short to…

…worry about always saying the perfect thing.

Princess Unipony

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