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Me: ...so if i was to ask you if you find me attractive what would you say?..
HB8: (giggle) yes...
at this point im thinkin result! (and equally shitting it) but i act cool and try to escalate based on these obvious IOI's! but she recoils, then disapears!
Yikes. First off, that was not an IOI, that was an SOI from her. The absolute worst thing to do here, aside from backhanding her across the face, was to play it cool and continue your usual game. You needed to reciprocate and reward big time, any type of push (i.e. acting cool) would instantly demolish the sarge here. Next time, tell her you feel the same way. Be playful but be truthful with your feelings---not to say you pour your heart out right away but tell her you find her attractive too and that you would like to see her.