So, a mutual friend was talking to 28M, who is recently out of a relationship and looking for something casual. Mutual friend told him that I'm recently single and think he's hot... because I do... 28M told him to give me his number. We talked for a while through text and the three of us hung out last night to break the ice a bit.

This morning he texted me
> Just an FYI, you can text me whenever you want.

I suppose it's necessary to say that I'm definitely interested in hanging out again, and I am generally great at communicating. Why is this text throwing me off?

My initial reaction was to respond, "I'll keep that in mind :]" or "Haha. Okay." but I honestly think that can come across as somewhat dismissive. And now I've overthought it too much and don't know what to say.

I just want to let him know that I'm interested in continuing to talk without sounding like a dork. The awkwardness I'm feeling right now is ridiculous.
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Mutual friend
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So, a mutual friend was talking to 28M, who is recently out of a relationship and looking for something casual. Mutual friend told him that I'm recently single and think he's hot... because I do... 28M told him to give me his number. We talked for a while through text and the three of us hung out last night to break the ice a bit.

This morning he texted me
> Just an FYI, you can text me whenever you want.

I suppose it's necessary to say that I'm definitely interested in hanging out again, and I am generally great at communicating. Why is this text throwing me off?

My initial reaction was to respond, "I'll keep that in mind :]" or "Haha. Okay." but I honestly think that can come across as somewhat dismissive. And now I've overthought it too much and don't know what to say.

I just want to let him know that I'm interested in continuing to talk without sounding like a dork. The awkwardness I'm feeling right now is ridiculous.
user
mutual friend
assistant