When I tried to lie about who I was...

I am very socially awkward. I try very hard to be an extrovert, but in all honesty, I am a complete introvert. If you think I am awkward when I am in a group, you should see when I get hit on. It is like watching a crash; you can’t take your eyes away no matter how bad it looks. So what happens when a socially awkward young woman gets hit on and she freezes like deer in front of headlights? Well, it is an awkward and funny story that borders on me feeling like I am an a-hole.

*Warning: I am about to tell a very awkward and embarrassing story. If it is too awkward, Sorry!

So, I was in college. I decided that day that I wanted to look nice. So I did my hair in this very stylish messy bun, I had on my mascara that curled my eyebrows, my contacts were on and the best part was my summer dress that was black and white that had a slit in the middle. I am not going to lie, I felt very confident and was feeling myself. However, I did not expect anyone to pay any attention to me.

That is when this guy came up to me. He stopped me so he could talk to me. I was already late for class and I needed to hurry up. I know this seems like an A-hole thing, but I loathe being hit on, especially when multiple people are around me. He pulls me to the side,

“Hey, excuse me. You there” said the guy

“Uh hey there” I said uncomfortably.

I really did not expect or assume that he would hit on me, but I just was hoping he was asking for directions or the time.

“You looking nice” he said.

“Thanks” I said really awkwardly.

I knew he was going to ask for my number. I did not like how he approached me if I am being honest. I am the type of girl where if you strike up a conversation then that would open me up to wanting to get to know you. So I came up with a strategy. I would use my fake name and if he asked for my number, I would give him a fake number.

“So, what’s your name?” he said

In my mind, I was saying to myself

Use your fake name, Use your fake name!

I accidentally slipped and said my real name.

“It’s (insert real name)”

I could have screamed at myself. I just said that maybe I can clean this up. Say you do not have a phone.

“So can I have your number?”

“Oh I do not have a cell.”

I honestly thought that he would have taken the hint. Who doesn’t have a cell phone?! I thought it would have been the end of this. Boy was I wrong!

“Okay can you take my number down?”

I really did not want to be a jerk so I decided to take his number even though I was not going to call him (I know I read that I feel like a a-hole).

“Sure”

I pulled out my cell phone right when I told him that I did not have a phone! Oh my God it was awkward! He looked at me, but he still gave me his number. I could have died. I tried to lie about who I was, but ended up telling on myself. The reason why I did not want his number was because I felt that he wasn’t looking at me. He literally was looking at my body when he said I “looked nice”. Looking back, I felt awful and embarrassed. Now I laugh at myself. I have told this to family and friends and their reactions were all the same:

“Only you” while laughing a little too hard. I feel bad, I am awkward. I remember this guy at the gym was asking for my number and HE.WOULD.NOT.STOP. I gave in, and I swear to God, his phone died. He ran to get a pencil; I ran into the locker room. Ironically, I am a flirt. I honestly have learned from these experiences and I learned to be honest with people. I feel guilty, but I have no regrets.