I went out, solo, for the first time in years. The lock down had me itching to get out.

I hadn't gone out to try and pick someone up in a long time. I always enjoyed it. I like talking to people sometimes when I'm in a mood, so it don't always have to succeed.

I'm good at reading people, their posture, reactions and micro-reactions. So, I can tell right away if I'm wasting my time.

The first place I went to was okay, there were a few people about, not crowded, everyone still a little cautious. But, otherwise a decent vibe. Most people there seemed familiar with one another, and the one woman I saw there that might interest me was with someone else.

The next place I went had fewer people. But it was a nicer place. There were a couple of pretty women there, but there was one, younger, in her early 20's. She looked like Christinia Milan, but her skin was very dark. She was beautiful, and fun. Her friend worked at the bar, she was the bartender. We started talking, she wasn't interested in me, beyond a good conversation, but that was enough for me to stay awhile. She was high, and though we didn't have much in common, we had a fun conversation. She had a great personality to boot. There was a little meaningless flirting, nothing spectacular, it was for laughs for the both of us I think and definitely for her. I didn't mind, it was still fun.

I left after the chat, onto the next place. It was a bit busier at this place, but not busy. There was a really fun vibe here, a.mixed crowd.

I felt the place out for the first drink, casually looking around, seeing who was here, a group of male friends, a fun couple flirting with the female bartender and some other people scattered around. There might have been 20 people.

I made eye contact with a tall woman at the bar as I went up to get a drink, she was slender. I smiled and said "hi", and started some small talk. There was no flirting, and the only interest there was, was just in the conversation. (In the past, I might have stayed put, thinking the conversation was going to lead somewhere. But it was obvious she wasn't interested or attracted.) I did stay for a long conversation, even though there was no interest in her part. She wasn't as fun as the younger girl I had spoke to, but she was much more interesting. .

After I ordered my third drink, I thought about going someplace else. Then I passed by another girl on my way to the bathroom. We made eye contact for a brief moment, she smiled and said hi politely. When I returned to my table I looked around for her, casually. She was younger, early twenties, tall, for girl, 5'7, brown hair, brown eyes and a gorgeous smile.

There was a connection in that brief moment. At least, there was for my part and I'm good at reading people, so it was clear she at the very least thought I was attractive.

Once I saw her, without staring constantly, I waited for the opportunity for her to see me, looking her way, a chance to make eye contact. It didn't long, I looked away, and then looked back, waiting for the opportunity to come again, it did and very quickly, I smiled and nodded, she looked away, almost as.if to blush, but she didn't react that way. Her friends were talking to each other, I played it cool for a few minutes, but in reality it was probably an entire minute at the most. I was excited, it had been too long since I had done something like this. She looked my way again and smiled, this time I raised my drink to say hi.

(This is the spot where I decide when to walk over. She's young, so it's unlikely she'll approach. And, I don't want to approach her with her friends at the table. You never know when one of them could find something wrong with you and then poison the good vibe. It's an unnecessary risk at this point. )

I waited, distracting myself with the surroundings, going to the bathroom, to create an opportunity. I was patient, like you need to be. Anticipation can sometimes be your friend.

After a short while, her friends left to go get drinks, or maybe the bathroom or both, all I knew was that they left and she stayed. She had given me a window. I didn't waste time, but I made my approach smoothly, walking a slow pace. She smiled and reacted the way I wanted her to. Her head dropped for a moment and she looked right back up at me. "Hi" she said before I could. She was excited and confident. I said "Hi" back and introduced myself. The conversation flowed easily, naturally and quickly. In truth it was much about nothing a few sentences in, I told her how I really liked her smile and energy. Apart from that, I didn't come on with too many compliments, not yet.

This conversation went fast, I was unsure about her friends and it was clear she didn't want them seeing us talking either. But, from the way we were vibing, I knew that was a good thing. Her eyes were locked on mine and she wore a smile through our talk. She was there with her friends, they had stopped by after dinner, just to see if anyone was out. But, they were leaving after this, "Maybe when they leave, you can come by my table. I'll buy you a drink."

I walked over and maybe 15 minutes later, they left and she came to my table. We talked, and flirted. I was telling her how I had tried dating apps and sites and it just wasn't for me. And that I couldn't give anyone the instant relationship they were looking for straight away. Her story was different, but she had a problem with guys being so possessive. She's working and going to school, (when there isn't a plague), so she like me, but for different reasons, doesn't have the energy for a serious and demanding relationship. That was our connection.

We both started complimenting one another, nonphysical at first. " I really.like you.", "You're fun", then we started to stare, and the compliments shifted to eyes and smile. Nothing sexual, with most, I like to be subtle. Subtle is sexier, fun and let's the imagination do all of the hard work.

She had to.leave, we exchanged numbers and talked vaguely about getting together. I walked her out to her car. I could tell she wanted to kiss, but didn't want to, "Maybe this is forward. But I really want to kiss you right now. " She wasn't sure with the Coronoa virus, so she suggested we hug and then kiss on the cheek. I smiled and we hugged, the kisses on the cheek were slow, lingering, soft at first, but firmed just a bit at the end. It was the most sensual cheek kissing I had ever experienced. "I can tell you're a good kisser", she said.

We texted each other when we got home. Just that we arrived and I told her how much I enjoyed meeting her. We didn't text too much, just a few back and forth over the rest of the night and made plans to see each other this week.

Not every night is like this. And, I don't plan on going out again for awhile. Not as long as me and.my new friend are having fun.

I'm not everyone's type and in the end, it's more about my confidence and ability at reading people that makes me good at meeting others and connecting with them.

If you want to get good at seduction, learn to talk to people, all.types, all ages. Even outside of trying to seduce someone. With just regular people. There's an art to conversation, when to listen, when to talk and what to talk about, reading someone's mood. Sometimes people like hearing a good and fun story, even if it's just silly. Learn by doing. Build this skill, and everything else will more easily fall I to place.

I hope you enjoyed my story and find some use out of it.