8/20, Wing manned, town square,

Saw a high school aged guy and girl sitting on a bench in front of a fountain. They're on opposite ends of the bench facing each other. Both dressed nicely, his dress shirt's tucked in and her in a red dress. I was people watching for 20 minutes and this is what I saw:

He had mostly closed body language (arms crossed) and was doing at least half the talking. "No, dude.. shut up" I thought.

Dude did not break the touch barrier, and the convo was more back and forth. During all of this the girl was squirming (crossing and uncrossing legs) playing with her hair, and fixing her bra. She's been waiting for him to make a move. One of them (I think her) leaned back in the bench and looked up at the sky. The other followed and they did that for a minute before I think the girl readjusted. Mind you there's still a body of space between them.

Dude didn't close the gap between them and hasn't touched her once. He needs help. I'm sure he knows what he needs to do, but is still scared. Time for motivation. I typed out in my phone notes "Read this in your head. Scoot in closer, talk closer together, put your arm around her and kiss her bro. Kiss her bro. She has been waiting, you got this." Opportunities like these to help are rare.

I was going to ask him where the nearest Walmart was on my phone (faced away from the girl) to flash him my message. Even coming up with this idea gave me a small approach anxiety rush. "Wtf?" Get the fuck out of here feelings. I opened him.

I was chill and held my screen in front of him while I asked about where it could be on the map. It was there for close to 10 seconds, and the kid was receptive. He sprung up from the bench and pointed towards a direction. He was visibly nervous with his quick talk and even offered to show me. I said I got it and he replied "I got you bro, I'll show you." I turned him down while thanking him and left. Walking away I turned around and I could see they were walking the opposite direction and were moving again. It's good not to be static.

He seemed eager to stay with me, so was probably wanting to ask me questions and get advice. Leaving his pretty date (hb7) behind would've been a terrible idea, so she'd tag along. Not sure how he'd separate us from her to ask his questions, it just wouldn't have worked out. She would've been aware if we walked together, and it would've hurt the vibe.

I gave him that boost of motivation and a second to breathe because he seemed paralyzed in those agonizing moments. Next time I'll shorten the phone message. I was in and out quick, it was all up to him after that.