Green Eyes

So, this past week I went on a date with a co worker. You may ask yourself, "self, why is he called Green Eyes when his eyes aren't green?"  I'll let you ponder the answer to that question for a bit while I tell you about the date. Green Eyes is another co worker who has expressed interest in me. I didn't think anything of his friendly chatter for a few weeks until one day he made a special trip to gate C13, where I was working and where he was not working. He pulled up on a tug, walked over (past 5 dudes at the bottom of the belt) and came to the door of the bin. I was working hard and he didn't say anything so I just kept working. Apparently he was waiting for the opportune moment to say something-the crew on the gate wasn't about to let opportune moment come. They put him to work on C13 (where he was not supposed to be working). They had him do all the grunt work (well, even more so than throwing bags around).  When he was done he came back to the door of the bin, looked in and handed me this piece of paper and ran before they could get him to do more work. I was chuckling the entire time because this was all a little too familiar since Long Jean had done the same thing just a few weeks before. Side note: I've worked at Delta for just about 3 years. I've never had anyone show any real interest and then in a period of a few weeks I have two very ballsy (not that I really know the extent of ballsy) dudes put their cards on the table.
So,  on the way home I text him about the dangers of pursuing a girl at work and the extra work and hoops that he had to get through. He responded with something sweet that reads just like a line. Actually, he said a lot of stuff that reads just like a line. I called him on it multiple times. Well, finally he wore me down enough that I finally said yes to going out.
Back to the date....We met up for lunch one day. Now, Green Eyes is  not my typical datee. He has gauged ears, very visible and large tattoos (and looking to cover even more of his body in them), smoker, painted nails, sports chopper gear, rings, etc. Just not my typical looks. But, he is well read...which is a huge positive. I love when I don't have to dumb down my banter. Quick witted, which is one of the best traits I can find in someone. He had me laughing the entire meal. We had a really great time. And, we went somewhere that neither of us had ever been....which is another huge positive. Means, he's willing to strike out and try things. Anyway, it was a lovely date. Also, when the check came out he immediately slid it off the table and hid it. There was no question that he was taking care of everything. Another good thing. I hate when they let it sit on the table and there is awkwardness about who is picking up the check (not that I have a problem doing that...but never on a first date).  The only down side to the date itself is that when we stood up to go I noticed I was taller than him. Oi, another one falls to the 'average symptom'. Overall I'll rate this date as two thumbs enthusiastically up.