Ricky knows he won’t get her attention overnight. When you like a girl, you gotta put in the effort so she knows you’re serious about her. If you do manage to secure a date with her, you have to show you genuinely care to have any chance of maintaining an actual, long term relationship with her.

With this girl? That’s what he wants to do. He’s not looking for a fling or a one night stand. He’s okay with it being casual at first, maybe, but he’s hoping it’ll become a serious relationship down the line. She thinks he’s a playboy and he’s not sure how to change her mind. Anyone can use their words. Their actions too, for that matter.

It’s gonna take something truly special that comes from the heart for her to know Ricky is serious about this, about her.