intellectual desirability

Yesterday at school I had 5 people independently ask for my phone number.

... so we could study together. Yeah, I dunno why they want to study with me either. Man, I've got these people fooled... it's like they desire my intellect... or something...

But this is also a delightful context in which to play dumb and mess with people, and an opportunity which I took advantage of to make others squirm. For example:

Vicki: Because of the divorce I have the house completely to myself so it's nice and quiet; we can go there any time. Here, let me give you my number- what's yours?
Me: Oh... Vicki. I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to mislead you, but I actually prefer men...

Or there was this:

Carlos: Hey, what's your number?
Maggie: Umm... are you asking me out?! (sudden aloofness, mild disdain, and clipped words)
Carlos: *uncomfortable, startled glance*

Hehehe. So much fun.