Ok people of mumsnet, I need some help!
I am in a bubble with a male friend of mine. We are both single. I've known him for just over a year. We dated for a few months but lockdown hit, my work got crazy, his went down the pan and we split up. All very amicable and we are now 'just good friends'.
The last couple of times we've seen each other, its felt 'different'. We spent all day/evening together at the weekend and it was definitely different - he was a bit flirty with me, told me i was cute, we were physically close on occasion and, at the end of the evening, when we did our usual hug and kiss on the cheek goodbye, he kissed me on the lips instead. Nothing passionate, just a peck really but still. Nothing concrete but it would have been inappropriate had either of us been seeing someone else, I think. We went somewhere and did something that was definitely 'datey' although I hadn't realised how much it would feel like a date (possibly to both of us) until we got there.
I don't really know what to make of it.
We have already made plans for me to go over before christmas for the evening. I'm going to make mulled wine and take food and will stop overnight (in the spare room...) due to drinking.
I would be open to trying again if he wanted to but I'm equally happy with the friendship. I can be romantic but mainly I'm very pragmatic!
My question is really that I want to make a bit of effort with the food. I will have some time during the day to prep and am going round early evening.
I want to make food that is nice and shows I've made an effort. I'm not really intending on making it hugely romantic in case I've misread the signs. I want to prepare stuff that won't need cooking when I'm there. I know he would really appreciate an effort made with the food either way. And i would to.
I dont want to be obvious but I want to create an atmosphere where, if something is going to happen, it could.
Any suggestions..?