What does it mean when a guy says "you look nice"? I have always wondered. 'Nice' just sounds so vague...and I think many girls would agree with me. Do they mean pretty? Attractive? Or just pleasant?
Okay, the real reason I am asking...Yes, I know, I know. This guy I met a few months ago and I somehow run into each other a lot on our University campus. When we first met, we couldn't remember each others' names but we always would recognize each other and he'd always extend his hand to greet me, smile, laugh and say: "I know we've met, but..." I finally got his name down, facebook friended him and basically we're becoming friends. He usually initiates a hug when he sees me.
Last weekend I ran into him again and he was just coming from the gym and so was kind of hesitant to hug me. I freak out and say, it's fine, although I really wouldn't have cared. He then said after that, "You look nice, where are you coming from or going?" It was nice and he'd never said anything like that before to me, although he has seen me dressed up before. I just told him I was coming from dinner with some friends, and he says, "Cool, where at?" We talk for a few more seconds and then part ways.
I really want to hang out with him but lately he's been booked with finals - I asked him to come to a party and he was at a school formal that night, then I asked him to come to my a house party coming up in a few weeks but he had his last final exam that day and was flying home (he lives out of state from the University) the next morning.
Guys - is the ball is in his court now? Should I just try to ask him for coffee? I mean, we both have 2 more years at the same school. He'll be back in the fall. I'm not sure if he's just friendly and nice, or if there's potential.