It was short, but it gave me much needed context to their in-person encounter. The texts started Saturday evening, the day after they had slept together. This was the gist of it, after I translated the text-speak into normal English:

T: Hey, Amanda, it's Tanner.

A: How did you get this number?

T: It's not important. I just wanted to let you know I can't stop thinking about you. You're drop-dead gorgeous.

A: Please don't text me. I can't have you popping up on my phone.

T: We could meet in person instead...?

A: I'm not alone. We'll talk later.

T: You can make an excuse to leave. I'm just...