Epiphany | Harry
Would a date with him really be so bad? I mean, you know what a date basically is? It's hanging out with someone while acknowledging that you like them and find them attractive. So guess what. You've technically been casually dating us both for weeks. Months, even. Not really dates, because no one has called them that, but, basically, dates.
Now, he asks you out officially and you're getting all scared, because official means there's some kind of expectation. Right? So, lay out what that expectation is for you. If you don't want any strings, tell him so. One date does not mean forever attached.
And, you know, the talking thing? It kinda helps when you don't just ignore the other person entirely. At least let him know you aren't mad.