Steven on Craig
What were you hoping for?
Good food and drink with somebody who wouldn’t run out the door when they saw me.
First impressions?
Really good-looking, and punctual.
What did you talk about?
Travelling, and our awkward coming out stories, which made me laugh.
Any awkward moments?
As we were leaving, the waitress put us on the spot by asking if we were going to see each other again.
Good table manners?
Very good.
Best thing about Craig?
I was nervous, but he made me feel comfortable. He actually seemed interested in getting to know me.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Definitely – I think he’d get along with them quite well.
Describe him in three words
Handsome, friendly, polite.
What do you think he made of you?
Only good things? A boy can hope.
Did you go on somewhere?
The restaurant gave us an extra bottle of wine and a cocktail, so there was no reason to go elsewhere.
And… did you kiss?
We hugged goodbye.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
Maybe try to conjure the courage to go for a kiss at the end.
Marks out of 10?
8.5.
Would you meet again?
We exchanged numbers and have messaged each other.
Craig on Steven
What were you hoping for?
A fun, engaging person.
First impressions?
Tall, smart glasses, cheery.
What did you talk about?
Bake Off, London living.
Any awkward moments?
Trying not to get political – and failing.
Good table manners?
Yes, even with linguine.
Best thing about Steven?
The conversation flowed; he always had something interesting to talk about.
Would you introduce him to your friends?
Definitely. I think they’d have lots in common.
Describe him in three words
Chatty, exuberant, genial.
What do you think he made of you?
Slightly nerdy around politics and sport, but hopefully easy to get along with.
Did you go on somewhere?
We didn’t, but we were the last people in the place, so it was quite late. We had a cocktail to finish.
And… did you kiss?
Nope. A hug.
If you could change one thing about the evening, what would it be?
The cocktail at the end was too sweet for me.
Marks out of 10?
7.5
Would you meet again?
Yes, I’d be keen to – hopefully for a gig and/or Heaven visit.
Craig and Steven ate at VQ Euston, London NW1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com.
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