About 1.5 months ago my girlfriend broke up with me and I've been getting my life together since, as complicated as it is after a long-term fallout. I've always been reading Seddit mainly because the qualities developed through reading up are qualities I've always wanted in myself. I dont necessarily believe in 'pickup' and Im not ready for casual hookups right now, and have been looking more for social expansion and bonds before venturing into anything else if that makes sense.

Enough with the background!

So I was supposed to meet up with a group of friends at a pub on campus, but we didnt get there at the same time. It was the opening night and the line was MASSIVE, and I didnt want to be the guy to budge into place (not that it was possible anyways). So I retreat to the back of the line, and there is a gorgeous, short and cute brunette at the end too. Being the first time I had ever really tried to talk to a girl purely out of attraction since my relationship, it took me wayyy too long to come up with words. Once I timed it and calmed my nerves I asked her if she made the mistake of not meeting up with her friends before the line, since that was obviously the case.

We talked for about an hour or so (in line) I'd say from there, there were some pauses in talking, most were natural but some were slightly awkward but turned out fine I guess haha (any advice on these situations?). The entire time I was conflicted as to whether I should ask her to hangout/get her number since Im not really sure what I'm looking for. I got the sense that she was attracted but didnt get the full sense she was interested, until later on in the conversation: after a silence she asked/confirmed what year I was in (we had already discussed this) which I took as a sign of contemplation or extended thought about me. Soo before we parted ways at coat check I got the balls and leaned in and told her I'd love to hangout with her and asked for her number and she was happy to give it to me and seemed genuine before we parted ways.

Above all I just feel really good that I was able to keep conversation with and have her interested in me. I couldve been more sexual and built tension with Kino etc. but I'm not sure what I'm looking for right now so I was hesitant.

Side-note: I'm slightly worried I got her number wrong. I just kinda have a knack for doing shit like that. No response to a short playful text but it hasnt been very long: paranoid parrot kicking in. Either way even if thats the case I'm happy that I made that step with an incredibly gorgeous girl. Cheers seddit!