I got hit on just now on the metro. he started out by tapping me on the leg while I was listening to my ipod. I turned off the music to look at him. he smiled, and waved at me. I smiled and waved back. he said "hiiiiiii"-- I said "hiiiiii"-- we sat silently for a few minutes, smiling at each other. then his mother wheeled his stroller off at pigalle.
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That was hilarious and beautiful at the same time. You had me from start to finish.
Posted by: Gillian Young | February 21, 2006 at 01:32 PM
Way to start 'em out young....and at least you can be sure that he's not pacs'ed (meant in a gentle, teasing way of course!)
Posted by: Samantha | February 22, 2006 at 06:52 AM
Adorable!
Posted by: Julia | February 22, 2006 at 06:20 PM
Love at it's purest!
Did he really say "hiiiiii" or did he say "Allooooooooo"?
Posted by: tango in her eyes | February 23, 2006 at 11:26 AM
Tres belle!
Posted by: Sasha | December 22, 2008 at 06:03 AM