Own it. Don't let biological functions get in the way of a chase. Make it up by doing something even more confident!

Don't feel bad, you probably didn't have a chance to begin with.

Just kidding 😁

I agree that you shouldn't give up. Tell her something like, "I must really like you, because after what happened I should probably change neighborhoods".

Take it from a 45 year old, you only live once. It's way better to get rejected than regret not trying.

Always. Blame. Dog.
That's why God Invented them.

Now get back out there and fart, like there's no tomorrow!
And may the best man win!