Will on Fred
What were you hoping for?
To have a fun Saturday night with someone kind and easygoing.
First impressions?
Fred instantly made me feel very comfortable – we seemed to just swing straight into conversation and have a laugh. Oh, and I noticed his lovely eyes straight away.
What did you talk about?
Books. Our West Country upbringings. Reality TV. Opera and theatre … just about everything really. We matched each other’s energy and ability to go off on tangents, so never completed a conversation or thought.
Most awkward moment?
There really weren’t any.
Good table manners?
Great table manners, and very patient with my indecisive ordering.
Best thing about Fred?
His moustache. And his energy. Both were 10/10.
Would you introduce Fred to your friends?
Definitely.
Describe Fred in three words
Relaxed, genuine, handsome.
What do you think Fred made of you?
I hope all positive.
Did you go on somewhere?
Fred took me to what seemed to be the only nearby bar still open. We had a few more drinks and danced to some great 00s hits.
And … did you kiss?
I would be lying if I said we didn’t.
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
The bar was quite loud, which meant I had to ask Fred to repeat himself about 86 times.
Marks out of 10?
9.
Would you meet again?
Well, we swapped numbers and mentioned a second date …
Fred on Will
What were you hoping for?
Fun and funny!
First impressions?
He was handsome, tall, chatty and right-on.
What did you talk about?
Our shared childhood passion for the clarinet. The Real Housewives and the importance of its depiction of women’s relationships on screen.
Most awkward moment?
Trying to get the lighting right for our cute little selfie.
Good table manners?
Very good.
Best thing about Will?
He was interesting and interested in everything I was wanging on about, and also thoughtful and quick witted.
Would you introduce Will to your friends?
Definitely.
Describe Will in three words.
Clever, charming, kind.
What do you think Will made of you?
Hopefully he thought I was a bit of all right.
Did you go on somewhere?
I Introduced Will to Freedom Bar as a Soho rite of passage.
And … did you kiss?
Rude not to!
If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be?
The kitchen closed before I could get my dessert. Otherwise, not a thing.
Marks out of 10?
A solid 8.
Would you meet again?
Yes, it would be fun to see lovely Will again.
Fred and Will ate at Below Stone Nest, London W1. Fancy a blind date? Email blind.date@theguardian.com
