For years, I’d had a massive crush on Rose, but how could I not? She was a tall brunette with a dancer’s body who always flirted heavily with me, I was just too thick to get the message. I think because of her incredible looks (and unfounded rumors about her promiscuity with older guys during school), I was always too intimidated to make a move, though I fantasized about it for years.
Looking back, it was clear I missed several opportunities to make a move. The summer before we left for college, she’d always find her way to interact with me at parties. For example, she’d change into a swimsuit with me in the room (while I carefully avoided watching like a true gentleman), or pull me into a closet during a hide and seek game even though I was pretty sure no one was looking for anyone. Like I said, I was pretty thick in the head.