Dating, and the pacing thereof

UnabridgedCaptain

So a while ago, I posted a thread here because I was pining over my best friend, the both of us having been recently single at the time. The advice I got was to essentially leave any further action to him. However, I happen to A: know this guy better than H/A does, and B: I am a big stupid and felt that a sufficient amount of time had passed and certain circumstances had transpired that made another attempt plausible. Long story short, we had our first date last night. For those curious, we went out for frozen yogurt and saw a movie in an empty theater, then dodged St. Patty's day drinkers on the road back to his place, where hilarity, House, Youtube, and cuddling ensued.

However, as I have already mentioned, I am a big stupid, and this presents a problem. I'm home for Spring Break, currently, and I fly back to the other coast on Sunday morning. Naturally, I'd like some advice on the pacing of romantic interaction. After what length of time is it appropriate to ask about a second date? In a similar vein, after what length of time is it appropriate to schedule such a second date? I realize that this is largely dependent on the individuals involved, but I'd like some opinions from you, H/A.

tl;dr: Had a first date, leaving back to school on sunday. Do I try for a second date before then, or wait until I'm home again in May?

admanb

Go for it.

Djinn

Line something up for friday or saturday. Ask him now.

Bartholamue

Why not? It couldn't hurt.

Blake T

The hell do we know? Go with what feels ok. Friends dating friends typically move faster because you have mostly don't have the getting to know you phase. Try and feel it out if he seems into you then sure give the dude a call and ask when he is free.

GrimmyTOA

You're going to have a nice long (enforced, geographical) break coming your way very soon. Pack in another date (or even two) before you head back to school.