I told him my roommate would be back a little after midnight, another lie, just to get rid of him. After he left I had a little cry, wondering what the hell was wrong with me. I mean, he was handsome, kind, smart and funny, every girl's dream. I should be melting inside at the thought of his touch.

I wouldn't admit that, though, and I talked up the whole experience to Carrie and Mitch after our workout the next day. Mitch seemed particularly eager to change the subject, so to follow up I invited Ethan to join us for lunch the next Saturday, and I spent the time hanging...