He deleted what he’d written and started again.
Hi Allie,
I was struck by the poetry and passion of your profile. It is refreshing to discover a kindred spirit. I hope you will take the time to read my profile to determine if you agree there is potential between us. I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards, Liam
He stared at what he’d written and nodded, satisfied. Short and sweet. If she was interested enough to click on his profile link, she’d learn what she needed to know about his status, likes and dislikes. The headshot was from before the accident, but he still looked the same, if perhaps a little less carefree and clueless.
“Just do it,” he said aloud. “Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Hit the fucking send button.”
He did.