Whenever I have to slam on the brakes, my arm instinctually shoots out to stop my passenger from launching forward. It happens quite a bit as 405 and 110 freeway traffic gets quite atrocious - LA-ers can attest to this. You might say, "that's what a seatbelt is for, DUH..." but most of the time my passenger is my backpack and/or laptop, so Ive got to protect my cargo from tumbling forward, no? It's become a reflex. Anyway...
Today, as a careening Beemer narrowly cut me off to make a last minute exit, my passenger seat was unfortunately NOT occupied by a computer or bag full of books but instead a female coworker (and one of the cuter ones, at that). Before I knew it, my arm was fully extended and I had a handful of boobage.
The whole thing lasted maybe half of a second, but of course, it felt like a goddamn hour.
And as always, I only succeeded in making the situation even more awkward as I ignored her "it's okay(s)!" and continued to give her my profuse apologies with rambling explanations of how
I must have picked up the habit from my childhood when my parents used to throw their arms out to stop my forward momentum when they suddenly braked and how it made me feel safe and now that's how I keep my bookbag safe and... I tend to talk too much and much too fast when I get nervous.
She was being totally cool about it but my palms were really clammy and my face really flushed. I think she noticed and was trying to make me feel better by jokingly saying, "you are an aggressive one, Mr. Choi. Second base already the first time I get in your car? So then what's happening on the first date?" I must have given her SOME kind of [mortified] look because she gave a nervous laugh and whispered a weak "sorry". We both continued the rest of the way looking directly ahead in silence.
I should totally ask her out. (ha..ha...)
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rofl
you should haha
I do the same when people are in my car, but half the time I don't let people in my car since its mostly used for racing.
I won't ever be accused of copping a feel though. Who knows she might like being in the passenger seat now? XD
Yea, go for it! Seeing as her response to that awkward moment was rather nice, you probably have a good shot.
do it
That's so cute. The shy knight.
grab her other bewbie. it's lonely too
Cute.
At least she tried to make you feel better when SHE was the one who was supposed to feel awkward. I mean, c'mon. You touched her boobies. LMFAO.
She got a sense of humor. Ask her out.
Seinfeld.
You stopped short.
That's Frank Costanza's move.
My mom always throws her arm out. -.- I tell her I'll be okay but she can't help it. She even does that to my dad, haha, but he doesn't seem to do it at all.
Hahahaha.
Go for it, totally.
That is a HILARIOUS story. She apparently didn't mind though. Ask her if she'd like to go out with you, and this time you promise to keep your hands to yourself.
LMAO! awsome story, made my day (:
I too have to suffer through that horrible traffic at least twice a week. hooray for the 405! You should ask her out! It sounds like she totally digs you (:
if she handled it so gracefully, I don't see why not! seriously though, she seems fun so go for it.
If she joked about it, do it.
Hahahahah.
I remember my brother wanting to point to something he was referring to. As he pointed, he brushed our friend's boob. Instead of saying "Sorry", he said, "And THAT was your BOOB."
Hahahaha.
Go for it! It's pretty cool that she didn't get mad and even joked about it :)
I've done that before, to a guy friend. It was awkward. He laughed, while I turned beet red.
Haha! Priceless. At least she didn't slap you as soon as you got out of the car =]. I'll cross my fingers for a "yes" if you decide to ask her out ;D. Sounds like you have a good chance! Hahaha.
nice..now you got an in with her. She asked what you do for a first date so I think you gotta reply to her. ..."you like to start out with dinner and movie first..."
aw. haha. you should ask her out! she did mention a first date..
my parents did that to me all the time.
I have a couple of guy friends who do that during car rides. I can imagine the 405 and the 110 interchange = traffic. today was pretty nice too, everyone headed to the beach! jk.
anyway, you should ask her out or bring the topic up or something. good luck.
ahaha, at least she was cool about it
Dude. You're hilarious!
I think you handled yourself well! If i were your passenger, i don't think I would have cared that you accidentally groped me, the fact that you  put your hand out (even if its a gesture you show to your computer as well) shows that you care.Â
Hah. That's awkward and cute.
That was a cute story. Definitely ask her out!