Bam Bam

I ran into Bam Bam - yet again - this is the third chance encounter with him since he left thhe gym. I used to go to the gym later in the evenings when it was not crowded at all and it was easy to notice all other beings in the room. Bam Bam and I were apparently on very similar schedules as I would see him regularly. I would watch him struggle happily with too heavy weights and enjoyed his spiky blond hair as well - hence the nickname, Bam Bam. The over the course of a couple of months, I stopped seeing him so regurlarly and then not at all.

BUT...

then the chance encounters took place. First one was in line at a deli around the corner from where i work. I recognized him immediately and he had some glimmer in his eyes as well. I started up a conversation and mentioned that the gym was not the same without him (BOLD MOVE, DR. LOVE). As I said goodbye, he asked for my phone number.

and never called.

Second chance encounter was on 5th Ave near the school he attends. This was months after the first. He sheepishly admitted that he had never called because he was dating someone else at the time. I think he was embarrassed.

And today was the third encounter. I had decided that he probably went away for the summers, but instead he has taken a summer job in American Apparel. It was like seeing an old friend, except not at all since I know nothing about him and I somehow doubt he resembles the guy in my Flinstone's fantansies...

We chatted and I said goodbye. he then said "Do you want to take my number?" (Germans are so straigh forward). I made some crack about how I would actually use it (he did not seem to catch it). But I lauged anyway. So, will I call him? or he is better off forever being Bam Bam in my mind?

Up shot either way is that now I can get 30% off at American Apparel! Woo-hoo!