Quote: How should I write the message? I was thinking of something like:
Subject: You owe me
Too foreboding for a subject, doesn't make one even want to open this email. Much better off with something like "Hey its Jeremy  " or something stupid and upbeat like that since she doesn't even know who the fuck this email address is.
Quote: "Hey, we met yesterday at the library. I know this is totally stalker like because I don't really know you.
You're basically telling her you're a stalker before she even comes to the conclusion herself, leaving you no escape from being judged as a stalker.
Quote: I've never done this before but I was dared by a friend.
You've never done this before? what emailed a girl? Weak. Did it because you were dared by a friend, not your own volition? Even WEAKER!
Quote: I understand if you don't respond.
As in, I feel like a loser, girls never respond to me, so I totally wont be surprised if you dont respond either. Can you imagine Brad Pitt or johnny depp saying this lame shit? If not then you probably shouldn't say it either.
Quote: I just couldn't help but notice we were both wearing the same shirts yesterday + the fact that I was not able to solve your computer problem.
You observed that you wore the same shirt. This is not evidence for why she should want to sleep with you. It might be material that could be used to launch a joke, which would make you look funny, and that might make her want to sleep with you...but you didnt use it that way.
Also, you just pointed out that you couldn't solver her problem. Makes you look weak in your area of expertise as well.
Quote: What are the odds of that.
she doesn't know you. So far you have a 0% success rate with computers so she's probably assuming this is normal for you.
Quote: That just never happens as I solve most of my problems (computer or not). I actually could have fixed it if you had more patience
Quote: By the way, did you ever figure it out? Just thought I'd say hey. "
You hardly did say hey. thats what makes this email seem ironic. its more like you just bashing yourself, then bashing her!
Quote: PS: I forgot to mention I charge by the minute so you owe me $10 
Ok, so...what should you have written? First of all, you're going to sound creepy no matter what, because you secretly took her contact info without her knowledge.
The only way to make it less creepy is to admit that you're somewhat love struck, and be open and honest about how you got her email...but you have to be cool and confident and not dissing yourself. If you were lucky enough to get a date from this position, you'd be in a very weak point...and would need to really blow her away with how fun, funny, cool and popular you are when you get to the date.
Bottom line, I don't think its worth the time.
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