Shopping

Sometimes, HatesCats throws me so many signals, I get lost in the metaphors. This morning, before I was actually ready to be awake, I had a message from him. He remembered I mentioned I was going to go to his shop today. He asked what time, because he's gotta be gone. Eventually, it lead to him saying he's gotta do some Christmas shopping, and then he asked if I would like to go with him. Which lead to me actually being the driver.

We went to Half Price Books and Toys R Us, and even though it's this time of year, and the week before Christmas (and crowded!), we were calm and relaxed. We had fun shopping and joking together. We talked about a lot of things, and it was just nice.

Then at his shop, he opened the gifts I got him. I made sure to give him things he could use at the shop, and a few extras from conversations I remembered. I wish we'd been alone there, too. We walked out to our cars (he had to go get his kid) and he gave me one of his amazing patented hugs. We chatted again, and probably would still be, but I had to finally tell him to go get his kid.

Basically, things are very good between us. I feel like our friendship is growing and we are good for each other. I mean that in a platonic way at this time. Because we all know the crush is only being pushed down. Like I told Single Female Friend, things may become more later, but for now, this is great. I know he gets lonely and I know he often withdraws. So seeing him reaching out and trying to be social is so great!!