Dating and other thoughts

So, update:  Things did not go so well with the guy after the initial text. The next few days his texts became one word answers or short phrases, and I would have to initiate them.  We spent the entire week of the 4th talking on the phone and texting constantly, and I don't know what happened.  I started beating myself up because I was so nervous during the date that I was sure I came off weird, well think (ugly betty type behavior)..awkward. So I did'nt call him for a few days, and finally sent him a text asking what was what.  Backstory: he suggested the night before we met that we start dating... no commitment , but spend time together so see if an initial friendship could grow.  Well, I fell for it, and that was exactly what I did not want to do... fall for the online player. Honestly I have dated a lot in my life because down South the guys tend to like bigger women, so I know a player when I see one, but I must say he was good.  I also made it very clear though our conversations that I was not looking to "hook up". I again made that clear on our date.  His response to the text was wishy washy "yes out first meeting was awkward... Idk things happen"... so I left it alone and walked away, erased his number and chalked it up to a learning experience.  The way I see it Man's rejection is God's protection.  But Gosh he was such a hot cop!  So, now I am afraid to goutside  my office because he works patrol downtown and his precinct is 1 block away.  Not really afraid, just hope that I don't run into him, but I do make sure I look pretty good when I go to work (not that I did'nt before, just a little reasonable extra). Other than that have not really had much success online, but its only been about 1 month, and I purchased a three month subscription.