[ Gary would expect the other shoe to drop for a short while, due to that one bad experience. Still, this was easy and he could just go with the flow. As it was, he was so wrapped up in her, he didn't even realize he left his graphic novel downstairs when she jumped in his arms.

Oh, well.

Holding her close still, one of his hands idly playing with her hair.]

We should totally go out to eat later, like a real date. I didn't bring anything nicer to wear, but, fuck it. I want to take you out, if you want to go.