Pumped Up Kicks

It never ceases to amaze me when a guy comes up to me, exuding a level of confidence that could easily be misinterpreted as arrogance. They basically think/assume that I'm really into them, and they've got the upper hand, and say stuff like "Oh but you like that don't you?", "That's all you're gonna get tonight, what are you gonna do about it?"

I suppose that, in the flirting game, both parties are equally nervous and equally keen to impress the other party.. so I'm not hating on this technique... But honestly, this is what goes through my mind:

I've seen the charms of players that really know how to wrap girls around their finger. What makes you think your techniques are of that level of deception?

And then I wonder.. Why do nice guys feel the need to pretend to be 'players'? I want nice guys to be nice guys. I can see through their 'acts' just as easily as I can see through a glass window. It amuses me, so I play along and let them think they've got the upper hand. But ultimately, what is the point?? People should just be who they are, and say what they want. Forget the frills and flirts.

On another note, say hello to my masquerade mask, ready for this friday :)