First of all I’m from the Philippines so english isn’t my first language. So, sorry for the grammatical errors if there are.

My morning routine at 6 AM on weekdays includes walking around the plaza in my city. I walk 10,000 steps daily. There are already people who also walk and jog at this time. Also, some people (mainly students) wait for a jeepney beside the plaza, as it is located near a small jeepney terminal. As a single and thirsty gay, I'm always on the hunt for girls around the plaza, but most of the time, I fail miserably. Mainly because most of them are either seniors or men.

However, in recent weeks, I've noticed a college student who's definitely my type. She's just passing time and when it’s already 7 AM she will already get on the jeepney, standing on the path where I usually walk. I always feel her gaze on me whenever I walk past her. Earlier today, during my first round of walking past her, I looked at her to confirm if she really was staring at me. And, I kid you not, I caught her looking at me, and I never looked away. She acted shyly and had a hard time making eye contact with me. Then, during the second round, she was gazing at me and never looked away as I walked past her. I didn't make eye contact because it was too intense! It was like the world slowed down as I passed by, and I saw in my peripheral vision that her head was slowly turning, following me.

I always see her whenever I take my walks. I genuinely want to get to know her and maybe ask her out, but I don’t know how or what to say. It’s my first time genuinely wanting to get to know a stranger as an introvert. So, any advice? This baby gay just wants to date someone already🥹