Lines for your crush
that feel like a note passed in class,
not a formal invitation.

Hi. No agenda. Just wanted to say hi. Carry on.

Random message from a random person. Hi. That's the whole message.

Hi. I had a thought about you. The thought was: hi. Solid logic chain.

I practiced this in my head. It sounded cooler there. But still: hi.

This is me trying to be casual. How am I doing? Anyway, hi.

I debated sending this for way too long. In the end, 'hi' won.

Just a small 'hello' from someone who thinks you're neat. That's all.

My brain told me not to be weird, so I'm just saying hi.

I promised myself I'd say something if I saw you. So, hi.

This message has been edited for brevity. The original was a novel. Hi.

My plan was to be smooth. The execution is just... hi. Hope that's okay.

I've been overthinking this all day, so I'm just going with hi.

This is a very low-stakes hello. Feel free to ignore it, but I hope you don't.

This is the least clever message I could write. I'm hoping that's a good thing. Hi.

My thumb hovered over the send button for a solid minute. Hi.

You crossed my mind, so I thought I'd send a 'hi' to cross yours.

I'm trying to be brave, and my version of brave today is saying hi.

Quick question for you — what's the best thing you've done this week? I'm taking notes.

Random — would you rather be really good at one thing or okay at five things? Asking for me.

If you had a free Friday next week, what would you do with it? Curious.

What's a weird skill you have that no one knows about? I'll trade you mine.

Important question: what's your go-to comfort movie on a rainy day?

If you could have any superpower, but it had to be really inconvenient, what would you pick?

What's one song you're secretly embarrassed to love? No judgment here, I promise.

I need your help with a very serious issue: sweet or savory breakfast?

Be honest: what's the last thing you completely nerded out about?

You have a great smile. What's one thing that's guaranteed to make you laugh?

Confession — I think about you more than is statistically reasonable. That's the whole confession.

I told my best friend about you and now they ask for updates. That's not a problem but it is information.

I rewrote this text four times. The first three were worse. Hi.

Full disclosure: I have definitely rehearsed saying hi to you in my head.

My tiny confession is that seeing your name pop up makes my day a little better.

I'm not saying I have a crush, but I am saying this message took courage.

I probably shouldn't admit this, but I get a little nervous when I see you.

Confession: your smile is kind of my favorite. There, I said it.

I may or may not have mentioned you to my dog. He approves, for what it's worth.

This is probably too honest, but I find you genuinely interesting and wanted to say so.

I'll admit, my brain does a little happy-dance when you're around.

I've been trying to find the right words, but all I've got is: I like you.

I'm going to be brave for ten seconds and tell you I think you're wonderful.

Just so you know, you are the subject of at least one of my good moods this week.

I'm usually much smoother than this. Or maybe I'm not. You make me nervous.

Confession: I've started a mental list of things I think you'd like. It's getting long.

I'm not sure what the protocol is here, but I wanted to confess I'm a fan.

My heart does this little fluttery thing when I think about talking to you. It's annoying.

Your laugh sticks with me. Just sharing data.

I like the way you tell stories. Not asking for anything. Just thought you should know.

You're one of those people whose presence makes a room better. Calling it. Carry on with your day.

You have a really kind energy about you. Just an observation.

You seem like someone who is genuinely curious about the world, which is cool.

You seem like the person everyone wants on their team for trivia night.

You look like you're a very loyal friend. It's just a vibe I get.

You seem like you'd be really good at picking out the perfect gift for someone.

You have a really calming presence. Just thought you should know that.

You seem like you find joy in small things, and I really admire that.

You look like you'd be an amazing person to go on a long road trip with.

You have a sense of humor that I've noticed and really appreciate.

You seem like the type of person who is always up for a quiet adventure.

You have a thoughtfulness about you that I've noticed and really like.

You look like you're genuinely kind, not just polite. There's a difference.

You seem like the kind of person who makes holidays feel magical.

Low-stakes ask — coffee sometime? Saying no is also a fine answer.

If you're ever free and want to do something easy, I'm up for whatever. No pressure.

Tiny ask — what would it take to convince you to grab dinner this week?

Would you be opposed to grabbing a coffee with me sometime next week?

Random question: are you free for a very casual drink anytime soon?

Any interest in a low-key hangout sometime? No is a perfectly valid answer.

I'm going to that new cafe on Friday. Any chance you'd want to join?

What are the chances I could steal you away for an hour for coffee?

How would you feel about a totally non-committal walk in the park sometime?

If I asked you to get ice cream, what would your ideal response be?

Be honest: what are your thoughts on a casual, get-to-know-you coffee date?

Would you be open to a conversation that doesn't happen over a screen?

Is there any scenario in which you'd say yes to getting food with me?

Putting this out there: I'd love to take you out sometime. What do you think?

Thinking of trying that new boba place. Would you want to be my co-adventurer?

If you're not busy, would you want to do something simple like grab a tea?

This might be forward, but would you let me buy you a coffee this weekend?