Ah man...I will carry this memory until I die, haha. Back in middle school, one of the most attractive girls in my school approached me after class. Dudes in my grade were going wild for her, but only a few had the courage to approach her. She was reserved and very selective. Unfortunately, my ability to speak English was still developing at the time and I did not catch her message. I also had zero game.
The conversation went something like this:
Her: Hi Masculinity, how have you been?
Me: Hi HB9, I have been alright. You?
Her: Good! Do you have a moment to chat?
Me: Sure. What's up?
Her: So, the winter ball is coming up this week. And I was wondering..are you going?
Me: No, I will probably stay home to practice playing the piano.
Her: Oh...ok. I was wondering because it sounds like a lot of fun. *Flirtatious eye contact and big smile.*
Me: I have never been to one of those.
Her: Maybe you should!
Me: Nah, I think I will stay home.
Her: Ah...ok. Well, thanks. Talk to you later.
This cute girl was asking me to be her date for the winter ball and all my a$$ could think about was playing the piano on a Friday night.
She interpreted my response as a rejection and avoided me like the plague thereafter. We live and we learn!