Got a girls number a few days ago, didn't message her until the other night(Happy new year crap). Haven't kissed this girl yet and only spoke to her for about two minutes before getting her number and leaving.
Messaged her in a drunken state just to say happy new year. She replied, I ignored it and totally forgot about messaging her. Next day, having forgotten the previous message, I text her the same thing again. Got a reply almost instantly...
Me: Have a good new year?
HB: Yeah, it was great! I went to a pub with some friends. What about you?
Me: My night was great.

One of the best nights i've had in a while I couldn't even start to explain how awesome it was!!
HB: That's great!

Did you go to see the show?
Me: The show?
HB: Ha, sorry! I meant the fireworks display for new years...
Me: Nope I was with my friends all night.
My text game blows. Zero escalation and i'm giving her half assed messages that may as well be one word responses. Also, given the fact that i've not kissed her i'm a bit iffed about flat out asking her out or to meet up. I'm probably going to message her next time I go out and invite her out for some drinks.