Amazing. The dynamics of this situation just turned from interesting, to REAL INTERESTING.
JoPhil...it's one hell of a coincidence that you had brought up the LJBF scenario, as I ALREADY did that (That explains A LOT). No strategizing or gaming involved, it just happened. It went a little something like this:
About a month ago, we had a conversation and I had asked her if she was 'in the market'. She replied, "If you're looking for romance Handcuffs, I can't give that to you." I then smile and reply, "Awesome. I'm actually on the same boat with you. I'm not into that whole romance deal anyways. =D" Keep in mind, that was the truth..I love/enjoy my freedom being single, AND, I'm actually going through a transitional phase in my life as well as my little brother had passed away just a little over 6 months ago. I have PLENTY soul~searching, self~growth, self~realization and healing to do ON MY OWN. A commitment is probably the LAST THING on my mind.
Back on topic...
After communicating to her I'm not interested in romance neither, I said in a very playful but truthful manner, "Well there goes your potential. THAT potential is out the door." That basically caught her off guard, and she took it as insult, but I created some humor to ease the tension. She asked me to elaborate, and I said,"Every new girl that comes into my life has that 'potential'. With you telling me youre not one to romance, all that 'potential' goes out the door. Nothing personal, we're still good. We can be good friends.
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The following day, we end up catching a flick and I keep it SUPER casual, real friendly, real 'whatevers'. I basically treated her like one of my dude friends. THIS was the turning point of our relationship. Since I LJBF'd her ass, and followed up on it the following day with my actions....she just went absolutely NUTS. lol
We went from talking once, maybe twice a week...to where she would call/text EVERYDAY. I thought it was a little bizarre, but no complaints on my end as I've got a HB10 UP ON IT.
That's where it all began......soon after I kiss closed and got into that blue-ball situation I mentioned in my original post.
Okay, here's the **UPDATE**
It was my intention to chill and have her contact ME first, but that all changed. Check it....
Last night, I ran into something that her and I joke around about constantly. It's just one of them inside jokes (We've built a pretty strong rapport), so it wouldn't make sense elaborating, you fellas wouldn't get it. I text her and mention to her what just happened, and she replies back promptly with a BURST of LAUGHTER. A few texts of more laughter, and I leave her be AFTER the last text...FROM HER.
On the way home (Couple hours later) from watching the Lakers game at a buddy's place, I decide to 'CALL' her to reply to her text. Yes, I'm breaking all sorts of rules..but I love taking risks and experimenting. I understand I have NOTHING to lose, NOTHING whatsoever. Who cares. I clearly, by a longshot, am the PRIZE here. NOT HER.......ME. I always approach women in that manner. The chances of me getting upset or hurt are cut down to the bare minimum...up until she pulls a blueball routine..which is what she executed on me. OUCH. :\
So I get a hold of her and during our conversation, I managed to shift things back to MY FAVOR.
Small talk, a few jokes...and somehow, someway I steer the conversation towards what happened 'that one night'. I forget the exact dialogue, so let me try my best to communicate what happened...
*Me: You know you enjoyed being in bed with me...
*Her: Yeah..but it was a little TOO MUCH for me.
(hahah..my gut feeling tells me she's on that hard-to-get b*tch mode again, and I find it hilarious and I'm going to plow through her BS...THAT I did)
*Me: A little too much? Nothing even happened besides some innocent cuddling and a few kiss attempts on my end...that's not too much at all. It's all fun. That's my sexuality, and if you think I'm going to apologize youre crazy. And if you don't like it, say so.....OH speaking of which, kissing....HOW'D YOU LIKE OUR KISS THE OTHER NIGHT?? If you tell me you didn't like it/enjoy it, YOU'RE LYING.
*Her: Yes, I liked it.......(I INTERRUPT)
*Me: See, so what's the problem with you & I kissing? Why run away from something that feels good? Are you telling me you don't enjoy the finer things in life??
*Her: I just don't want to change anything we've got going..I like how 'we' are. (I'm thinking...Category 1 chick...it's only been 10 months since she's separated..she's NOT READY)
*Me: Youre crazy. NOTHING'S changed....you see our vibe right now? You like it right? (Her: YES).....There you go, NOTHING'S CHANGED.
*Her: YOU'RE REALLLY GOOD AT THIS HANDCUFFS. **Pause**
Here's where I come vicious like a catapult shooting a fireball the size of Jupiter..
*Me: Lol. Okay, well if you think kissing and intimacy is something that'll change things..I'm going to put you back in the FRIEND ZONE. We're still cool though. =D
*Her: Ummm..um..hold on one sec...................................
*Me: Hello? Are you still there???
*Her: Oh yes..I'm sorry, my sister was asking me something....(ME: YEAHHH RIGHT! hahaha)
*Me: Ahh, I see. Well, yes, like I said we're still cool. I may be hosting a Monday Night Football gathering, and you're invited.
*Her: Oh okay...I'll see.
(Her tone of voice is on that "WTF just happened here")
*Me: Alrite, I'm going to get some sleep...I guess I'll see you tomorrow night.
*Her: Wow, look at you..youre so sure I'm coming over already huh.
*Me: I know you want to chill with me..unless you tell me otherwise. (She doesn't tell me otherwise....lol)
*Her: Okay, I'll call you tomorrow and we'll see what's up. You're something else Handcuffs.
*Me: Cool. Good night.
*Her: Good night............'in "I don't want to hang up yet kind of way".
I wish I had the correct dialogue..but that's pretty accurate for the most part.
We'll see what happens from here on out. She now knows I'll LJBF @ any given moment and walk away from ANYTHING we have already built. I hold the deck of cars yet again.
Hahaha...what a trip.
I'm going to ride this one out and see where it takes me.
To all you SUPER DonJuans, THANK YOU GUYS!!! Your insight is incredibly appreciated!!