Was this a stupid move?

Make a better impression than the other girl. Meaning - forget the past and the future, focus on the now. Meaning, get out of your head and actually enjoy the time you do get with him. ->> Further meaning, tease him play around with him, etc.. realize what you are ready to do with him and what you aren't. If there are serious questions you need to ask him before you do certain things with him, keep those moments at the back of your head and understand how you should handle those moments.. But right now, you and he are just aquantances that could have good clean fun. Who knows? maybe he has a friend that you would click with really well and you / he could start going on double dates, becoming life-long friends.

~ ArtistBBoy

I don't know why women even want to play hard to get. Women claim not to play games, but that is a game. Just act natural, and maybe even say you like him. It's sometimes hard to tell when a girl is being friendly or likes you. When a girl plays hard to get with me, especially online or through text, I assume she isn't interested, or I don't want to deal with the headache.

Dont feel intimidated by any other girl. If you like this guy but not sure how he feels about you , well its the perfect reason to get to know him. I don't see anything wrong with NOT letting him know you like him right away. You don't know him that well anyways. I don't know exactly what you mean by the awkwardness you guys face with each encounter but a flirty smile & a hi ___could be a good start.