..He means what he's saying.
He probably also means some things he's not saying (for one low price, I'll give you a handful of wrong answers), and doesn't necessarily mean the same thing by what he said as you would.
It's only a foreign language when hearts or goolies are on the line.
If I ask a boy to tea, and he says that he's busy, but then says he'll be around next week, does that mean that I check in next week? Or does that mean, "go away fat girl."?
He wouldn't add the "he'll be around next week" if he did not want you to check next week. And please leave off the "fat girl" cracks. You are giving a hard time to someone all the buffistas are very fond of.
I'd say "Sure--when next week is good for you?"
It means check in next week.
Next week I'd probably say, "So, tea? What day would be good for you?" since it is always possible he's a jerk. But if he wanted you to just leave him alone, I don't think you'd get something as specific as "next week."
x-posty, but just to add my vote to the count.
Whateveryoneelse said: that wasn't an outright no.
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Boy means he's busy but you should check back. Follow up with specifics. Boys like specifics and girls that give them.
Thanks!
It's not a datey thing, my brain just gets muddy when the non-datey thing is with a former crush.
I've just put my kettle on. I'll blame Allyson for my sudden, urgent desire for tea. Mmmm...sweet, milky tea. With animal crackers.