I recently got a job after being unemployed for a year. In my training class, there are two people who play into this situation. There is him (we'll call him F). There is also her (we'll call her B). Both are about the same age, which is a little younger than my twenty-seven years.
From Day 1, I had a crush on B. Seeing as how I have a penchant for getting crushes at the drop of a hat, I figured it wouldn't go anywhere and it was nothing to get excited about. Normally, I just let those things sort of float by and I go on with life. Also, since F followed her around on breaks and whatnot, I figured they were a couple.
I came to find out that F has a girlfriend, and B recently broke up with her boyfriend (because he was being a jackwagon). Despite the fact that F has said in casual group conversations that "everything is okay with his girlfriend" (in a content tone), he seems to follow B around like a wounded puppy, in some ways.
B doesn't seem to notice F following her around, but then again, I also tend to follow her (though unintentionally; we just usually end up in the same places at the same time). Since we met just over two weeks ago, B has gone to dinner with me at the lower level of our work building, in addition to making me Oreo balls for my birthday (she made some for our work potluck, but set twenty or so aside just for me).
Tonight, F picked B up to take her to an open-mic night at a local place. B texted me and said that I was welcome to come, since F "forgot" to invite me. It was a last minute ordeal, but I gladly accepted and had fun hanging out with them.
The problem is that F has consistently made sure to stand between B and I during group conversations. He also had a very pointed, irritated look on his face at one point tonight, staring straight at me. He also held that look for quite some time, almost as if he was staring me down. Yet, in conversation, he's been nothing but civil and everything I would expect from a friend.
So I'm confused. I don't think B has a thing for me; she's mentioned that several guys are after her, and she's at the point of telling them to bugger off. I got the impression that those guys were family friends that she views more as brothers. As far as F goes, I don't know what his deal is; he apparently didn't invite his girlfriend to the event tonight (where he was performing a three song set).
I'm going to wait until F says something pointed; he'll basically have to corner me and tell me how he really feels. I may very well present that opportunity for him, just so he'll get it out of his system and I'll know which page he thinks we're on. As far as B, she seems to be very friendly, but she doesn't strike me as having a crush on me (though if she did, that would literally be a first and it would be very, very, very odd for me).
As far as B goes, I think I'll just wait until we've known each other several months. If we've gotten past surface conversation and she starts showing interest, then I'll ask her on a bona fide date. If not, then at least I'll have her as a friend (though it would sting a bit to see her with someone else).
So yeah...thoughts?
From Day 1, I had a crush on B. Seeing as how I have a penchant for getting crushes at the drop of a hat, I figured it wouldn't go anywhere and it was nothing to get excited about. Normally, I just let those things sort of float by and I go on with life. Also, since F followed her around on breaks and whatnot, I figured they were a couple.
I came to find out that F has a girlfriend, and B recently broke up with her boyfriend (because he was being a jackwagon). Despite the fact that F has said in casual group conversations that "everything is okay with his girlfriend" (in a content tone), he seems to follow B around like a wounded puppy, in some ways.
B doesn't seem to notice F following her around, but then again, I also tend to follow her (though unintentionally; we just usually end up in the same places at the same time). Since we met just over two weeks ago, B has gone to dinner with me at the lower level of our work building, in addition to making me Oreo balls for my birthday (she made some for our work potluck, but set twenty or so aside just for me).
Tonight, F picked B up to take her to an open-mic night at a local place. B texted me and said that I was welcome to come, since F "forgot" to invite me. It was a last minute ordeal, but I gladly accepted and had fun hanging out with them.
The problem is that F has consistently made sure to stand between B and I during group conversations. He also had a very pointed, irritated look on his face at one point tonight, staring straight at me. He also held that look for quite some time, almost as if he was staring me down. Yet, in conversation, he's been nothing but civil and everything I would expect from a friend.
So I'm confused. I don't think B has a thing for me; she's mentioned that several guys are after her, and she's at the point of telling them to bugger off. I got the impression that those guys were family friends that she views more as brothers. As far as F goes, I don't know what his deal is; he apparently didn't invite his girlfriend to the event tonight (where he was performing a three song set).
I'm going to wait until F says something pointed; he'll basically have to corner me and tell me how he really feels. I may very well present that opportunity for him, just so he'll get it out of his system and I'll know which page he thinks we're on. As far as B, she seems to be very friendly, but she doesn't strike me as having a crush on me (though if she did, that would literally be a first and it would be very, very, very odd for me).
As far as B goes, I think I'll just wait until we've known each other several months. If we've gotten past surface conversation and she starts showing interest, then I'll ask her on a bona fide date. If not, then at least I'll have her as a friend (though it would sting a bit to see her with someone else).
So yeah...thoughts?
I guess I'm not much help with stuff like this.
muahaha...
