Ari Parker
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Disclaimer: I apologize for the terrible grammar, and length of this question. story. whatever.
So, of course, this is about a guy.
I've known him since high school. In high school, after we started talking more and getting to know each other, I thought to myself, "What the hell?" I told him how I felt about him. At that time, he said, "I like you too, but the farthest I would take this is us just hanging out." Pretty much, he just wanted to be friends. I was crushed, but that's high school right? Just some backdrop.
Anyhow, fast forward to the present day. We have a few mutual friends, my best friend is also his good friend. We talk occasionally online (I always say hello, he rarely starts a conversation unless he has a random question for me.)Our conversations are relatively short, but we never have one topic...we kinda bounce around and talk about a whole bunch of things. We see each other at parties, and we talk. The mood is generally very- acquaintance-ish. It's been that way for the last few years.
Just recently, he wrote a book and had it published (along with 10 other students in this writing class) and I made kind of a long trip to go to the launch and signing. We hung out there, seeing as a friend who came with me and myself were the only ones in the crowd who were friends with him, and came for his book. It was an awkward moment when my friend gave him a hug, and we looked at each other for a few moments, deciding if we were going to hug. It got awkward, so I started talking about something else. but, whatever. I was very proud, and it reminded me of all the reasons I had once liked him, and never quite let go of this crush. I've always offered writing help and advice.
Sorry for the story but basically what I'm getting at is- Well, should I try to pursue this? I just feel like maybe he's one of those shy type guys who doesn't really know how to approach people
(always been single) and I need to step it up and show I care. I feel like made a statement by going to his launch and supporting him there. Or, do all the signs point to hell, and I should quit before it makes me sad...again. Maybe we're better off as what we are? Or should I just keep...pushing...for lack of better word..and make sure he recognizes what I feel about him.
So, of course, this is about a guy.
I've known him since high school. In high school, after we started talking more and getting to know each other, I thought to myself, "What the hell?" I told him how I felt about him. At that time, he said, "I like you too, but the farthest I would take this is us just hanging out." Pretty much, he just wanted to be friends. I was crushed, but that's high school right? Just some backdrop.
Anyhow, fast forward to the present day. We have a few mutual friends, my best friend is also his good friend. We talk occasionally online (I always say hello, he rarely starts a conversation unless he has a random question for me.)Our conversations are relatively short, but we never have one topic...we kinda bounce around and talk about a whole bunch of things. We see each other at parties, and we talk. The mood is generally very- acquaintance-ish. It's been that way for the last few years.
Just recently, he wrote a book and had it published (along with 10 other students in this writing class) and I made kind of a long trip to go to the launch and signing. We hung out there, seeing as a friend who came with me and myself were the only ones in the crowd who were friends with him, and came for his book. It was an awkward moment when my friend gave him a hug, and we looked at each other for a few moments, deciding if we were going to hug. It got awkward, so I started talking about something else. but, whatever. I was very proud, and it reminded me of all the reasons I had once liked him, and never quite let go of this crush. I've always offered writing help and advice.
Sorry for the story but basically what I'm getting at is- Well, should I try to pursue this? I just feel like maybe he's one of those shy type guys who doesn't really know how to approach people
(always been single) and I need to step it up and show I care. I feel like made a statement by going to his launch and supporting him there. Or, do all the signs point to hell, and I should quit before it makes me sad...again. Maybe we're better off as what we are? Or should I just keep...pushing...for lack of better word..and make sure he recognizes what I feel about him.