But what's really great about this one is that it lets your boo know that you want to see them, but still leaves the choice up to them. If they're into you and don't have any pressing commitments, then there's a good chance that they'll say they can be there asap. Feel free to follow it up with a compliment — a little flattery never hurt anyone. Whether it's a sporting event, a new episode of a TV show you love, or an album that just dropped from your favorite artist, spark a natural conversation by connecting over what you have in common. Looking for an excuse to hang out? Suggest you check out your shared interest together next time. Send this to someone you've seen a few times to mix things up and get a sense of what they do to have fun. For those of you trying to steer a platonic friendship in a more flirtatious direction, this works best dropped into the middle of a regular conversation. What was once a casual chat about making plans to go thrifting, for example, becomes a cutesy request for your crush's time, and a face they can't refuse. Giving them something nice to look at certainly won't hurt your chances of landing a date. You should stop by so I can show you off. But you're also slyly suggesting that you're proud to be involved with — or almost involved with — the cutie in question. This text works for already established flirtations, but just as well if your situation isn't quite fully fledged yet. It's vague enough to keep you both safely in your comfort zones, but it's also relatively platonic though that's open to interpretation. The fact that you'd brazenly ask them to blow off their day paired with a tongue-in-cheek winking emoji lets them know you'd push boundaries to see them. We all know texting into the wee hours of the morning can get pretty open — take a chance and ask your crush to spill. It gives them a way to play the shy card and give in to telling you how badly they want you without feeling too forward hey, you asked. Besides, if they opt for a secret that doesn't lean sexually, that still breeds intimacy. Confidence is attractive — if you're sure of yourself, they will be, too. How can they say no? Feel like pushing it a little further? Don't underestimate the power of injecting some sarcasm into your flirting. They'll be dying to find out. Plus, if you and your crush are in the friend zone, or you aren't going on dates just yet, this hints that you could be looking for more. It also opens the door for them to suggest that you come over, um, maybe later tonight? Plus, you're subtly stroking their ego, since they'll likely ask themselves if you can't sleep because you're thinking of them. Greenberg said, if your crush has been responding to your texts, they're likely interested in you. Cute and original messages are a very fun way to prolong conversation and build up hot sexual tension. But do you know what's also hot? Cutting the crap and simply asking your crush out. If you're feeling bold, there's often benefit in getting straight to the point. Not only is sending someone a song you enjoy a thoughtful act of flirtation, but music opens the conversation floodgates — it's fun to talk about what you like and don't like. Maybe your crush will send you a song back. Even if they're not responding because they're nervous, it doesn't feel good to have a message go unanswered. By sending this text, you're hinting that you're indeed imagining them in a racy way — but you're keeping things mysterious and opening up a conversation. After some coy back-and-forth messaging, you might just land a date. Oh, and including a cute selfie with this text won't hurt, either. Your crush will either want to come to wherever you are immediately, or they'll want to plan a pizza date ASAP. Pro tip: Don't tell them what happened in the dream so you can keep them guessing and intrigued. And of course, feel free to send this one even if your dream wasn't actually about them. I just got home and am finally relaxing. It's a great one to send during the week after you know your crush has had a long day, since most people love to talk about themselves. And in this case, that involves talking about how you both like to unwind which is, again, suggestive. Send this sucker when you and your crush are texting back and forth during the work day or while you're running errands or, hell, when you're out with friends , and you actually don't have time for them. By stating that they're distracting you in a sexy way, since you employed the wink emoji , you let them know you're not being mean — and you also remind them that you're indeed a busy person with a full life, so if they want you, they're going to have to work for it. Send this one after a first date. If you haven't gotten it on yet, the sexual tension will be palpable, since you're letting your future bae know they're on your mind. By the time the second or third date roles around, good luck keeping your clothes on. Sure, you're flirting, but you're also being straightforward and asking for what you want. Have a list of date ideas ready to throw out just in case — that could mean anything from drinks at an intimate bar to a daytime hike to a movie and take out at your place, so no pressure to come up with anything too complicated. A friend who was obviously about to turn into more than that sent this to me in college, and we were shortly having sex multiple times in the span of a few hours. This text gets straight to the point: You want to have sex with them. However, rather than make it vulgar or about their body, you're demonstrating that you're interested in them as a person. This one's definitely not for everybody, but with the right person, this message could lead to an intimate experience via text and IRL.