1. Crap, how did I start liking this person so much?
2. We've been on three dates, I guess that's enough time to know whether or not they're a keeper.
3. But do they even like me? They haven't directly said they like me.
4. But they did tell me I looked cute the other night. Same thing?
5. AND we did share that magical kiss outside my car.
6. Of course they like me, I'm the shit.
7. I wonder how many relationships they've been in? And is it creepy to ask?
8. I know, we can casually play a game of truth or dare and I'll find out. EASY.
9. Hmmm, wonder if my friends would like them...or would they think they're a little weird?
10. They do that odd thing with their nostrils when they laugh. My friends would probably hate that.
11. But whatever, I think they're great. We all have flaws.
12. I wonder what bugs them about me? I'm sure I do some really annoying things.
13. Come to think of it, I totally snorted when I laughed at that dad joke they told on the second date.
14. I guarantee they hated that snort laugh.
15. I wonder if it's too soon to take a picture together?
16. Like how would I even justify taking my phone out and snapping a picture together?
17. What would I say? "Hey, look here real quick, I need to take a picture of us so I can prove to my friends and family I'm no longer single or antisocial"?
18. There has to be some sort of event or social situation that allows for it. The company holiday party with a photo booth, maybe?
19. But then what would I even do with that picture?
20. If I post it on Instagram, people will totally think we're dating. Guess that's not the worst thing.
21. I wouldn't mind if an ex-fling or two saw that. Proves I'm doing fine. Suckerrrr.
22. Man, I really wish we were hanging out tonight. I wouldn't mind kissing that face again.
23. They have soft lips. Hope that Lip Smackers I found in the bottom of my old purse didn't totally turn them off.
24. Or take them back to their first kiss in fifth grade.
25. Hmmm, wonder what they look like with their shirt off. Six-pack? I can only hope and dream.
26. It was kind of hard to tell what they had going on under there. I'll have to inspect further.
27. Oh no. Just realized they haven't texted me back in two hours.
28. Did I say something wrong? Was it weird that I called them by their last name?
29. Still trying to navigate whether or not they like pet names and nicknames.
30. Speaking of last names... How would my name sound with their last name?
31. "I'd like to introduce you to Mrs. Brittney Anderson." Works for me.
32. Oh, they responded. Finally.
33. *Reads text* "I can't wait to see you tonight, I've been looking forward to it all day 😍."
34. THEY USED THE HEART EYES EMOJI!!! They like me. God, that's so aggressive of them.
35. You don't use that heart emoji for someone you aren't interested in or have a platonic relationship with. That just doesn't happen.
36. Do they think this is getting serious?
37. There's only a matter of time before one of us gets bored and this whole thing ends.
38. I can see it now. Me sitting in my room with a tub of ice cream, talking to my best friend on the phone, recounting how it all went wrong.
39. Do I really want this for myself?
40. Yes, duh. Calm down.
41. They're awesome. I'm awesome. Just a couple of awesome people hanging out.
And shoot, they just double-texted.
42. *Reads text* "Dinner tonight? That cool Mexican place you mentioned you wanted to try out?"
43. They remember the restaurant I mentioned in passing? WOW, they listen. Rare. And wonderful. And super attractive that they listen.
44. This is good. They want to take me to dinner and not just have me over for a hook-up.
45. Dinner it is. I'll agree to this.
46. Wait. They've paid for all of our dates. At what point do we need to start splitting the tab?
47. It doesn't seem fair to let them be spending all the BIG bucks. On our last date I got a pizza and TWO scoops of ice cream.
48. I can offer to pay this time, no big deal. This is the 21st century anyway.
49. You know what, I look good today. I'm going to send them a Snapchat to show just how excited I am for this date.
50. I wonder when I'll be brave enough to send them a snap without makeup on?
51. Will they still think I'm pretty? I hope so.
52. And, more importantly, will they think I'm pretty when I'm old, gray, and just saggy overall?
53. That kind of love, man, I want it. I need it.
54. Hmm, I guess the only way I'm going to get there is if I keep doing this dating thing.
55. Shit. Dating is exhausting.
