where you taking her?
and yea I agree in so many ways its awkward dating an old friend
We went to a new pub that's just been recently done out, it's a very nice place. And as expected drinks we're expensive lol. As for the awkwardness that faded pretty fast, but was eating away at me at first lol.
Wait a second... she is smoking hot and she's going out with you? Is she playing a prank?
Seriously though Raff, you will be fine, regardless if she wants to go out again at the end of the evening, there is just nothing you should worry about, you're a cool guy and if she likes a good guy who sometimes gets accused of using a fake ID then you're totally in.
Ok so now for actually writing a sentence while being completely serious... actually i'm gonna stop right here because there is no way i can finish this sentence without pulling a joke.

Raff you will be fine, go get her, and make sure to show me pics in a few weeks you sexy bastard!
Yes...yes...I've a few pic's I'll show, but not on here as I feel awkward with posting her pictures without her knowing. So I'll show you on MSN =p. Thanks for the kind words though matey, means alot

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Raff you can pull it off, I mean with the helping thread and all, I shouldn't expect you to need pimpin' help. I kinda just lol'ed at my self there. Anyway, just stay cool and smooth, don't be abrupt.
Hehe thanks man. I knew very well what I was doing, but it was the first time ever I've ever been in such a situation. So feeling awkward and nervous was impossible for me to avoid. But I played through it well so it's all cool

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JC, I don't know you and I probably wont.
but from what I've seen on these forums, you seem like a nice guy.
So just go, and be yourself.
Have some fun and remember some school days.
And if she likes you for who you are, great!
Yeah I played that card fairly regularly actually lol. I spoke about High School, shared some memories etc it really did help alot during the night.
So anyways as for the night its self, at the end of it I had very mixed feelings but of course I'll explain.
To say the last time we spoke was 5 years ago the night went very well. We we're together for 5 hours and during those 5 hours we only had 2 occasions where things went silent between us for about 10 seconds during a pause in conversation.
The Night its self was really just a big catch up for us both, which worked out well for me because it filled most the time we spoke. The most important thing to me was I realized at the end of our night that she'd hadn't changed, she was sweet in high school and shes still the same now. and I adore that.
During random parts of our night random guys names poped up, those of which she's had a past with, but who are also around in her life now basically trying to win her over. I didn't let that bother me in the slightest at first, but as our night was drawing to a close these random guys names we're mentioned more so I naturally started thinking about this...
As we said our goodbyes tonight my thoughts wondered, because I couldn't help but think this might be more trouble then it's worth. Even though we've got a history, and I had one major crush on this girl during my High School days there's so many other guys wanting her. So part of me just wants me to wave it off and forget about it.
Then of course there's the other part of me that wants me to play this game of Operation, which firstly of course means keeping in touch regularly but slowly building progress with her so I can eventually make a move. With all her other "Admirers" in the way this is gonna be such a drag though. So I guess this is a TBC story lol

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