Double-Strawed Soda a Dead Giveaway, Right?

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Dear Dee:
I feel like a complete moron. I always thought I was pretty smart. I mean, This year is when I would be starting high school, but instead I'm finishing it. Well, apparently in the world of dating, book smarts is not helpful at all. I'll start from the beginning.

It all started with a trip to the mall. Our drama club was going shopping, and a few guys tagged along -- he was there. After going shopping, we decided to catch a movie and he said he would drive me there, along with the other people from the drama group he had driven.

Then, he said to everyone, She gets to ride in front, because she is the best looking. And I felt so happy at the time. I was sure he liked me too. Well, At the movie, He sat down by me, bought a soda with two straws and shared it with me and he bought popcorn and shared it with me.

During the movie, I could see him looking at me and I would turn to look at him, and he would turn away. After the movie, we all went to a restaurant and he sat by me, and kept making little jokes and talking to me. Then we all went our separate ways.

The next day, he emailed me, because he heard I had a crush on someone, and he said he 'didn't want to send me the wrong message.' So I guess I took everything the wrong way. I just need another opinion.

It's easy to read into the actions you described, because they're classic 'I like you' signs! I mean come on, you don't swap spit via a double-strawed soda for just anyone ... seriously!

My initial thought is, after hearing you had a crush on someone, he wanted to cover his tracks and save face by telling you he wasn't interested. By doing that, he probably feels he's saved himself some embarrassment with his 'flirty' behavior from the day before.

If you're into him, tell him. Write him something cute back like 'oh, the wrong message? Well, that's disappointing because to me, that wrong message was totally the right one. Too bad, so so so sad.' Get what I mean?

We could be totally wrong on this, but I doubt it. So if you're interested, go for it girl! Take charge!

Let me know what happens, OK?