Guy friend + first time getting drunk?

[Daniella]

i more or less agree with ricky but would add there's a chance the guy actually IS interested in dating you he's just too nervous to make a big deal of asking you on a real date so a "drinking date" is easier. (because from his perspective you might not like him and if that's so then a quasi-platonic date like this is easier for him so as not to lose face because if it doesn't work out then he can just pretend like it was never a date in the first place).

if he does want to date you i agree with ricky that genuinely asking you out on a real date (specific time/date and not just "let's drink together") would be the proper way to do it and would show excellent character, however people aren't perfect and sometimes even for good guys stuff like this is just how it works out despite their best intentions.

that said, i agree be careful just on principle, especially if this is your first time drinking. you're a young lady now and regardless if you go on this date/outing or not, it's probably worth investing in a pepper spray or a personal alarm to carry in your purse if you haven't yet -- not because i think this event sounds particularly shady but just because it's a good thing to carry with you.

i also agree this guy is definitely attracted to you, the fact that he's questioning you about guys on your facebook page and chatting to you for three HOURS online speaks volumes

best of luck<3