Catalina really enjoyed dinner with Nick. She noticed he was extra attentive during their date probably because he knew he'd scared her a little when he got mad. She was also kind of nervous. It was the first time she'd had anyone stay at her house, particularly a male. But she knew that Nick would never hurt her or make a move on her before she was ready. He was more than content to take things slowly.
Nick couldn't believe how gorgeous Catalina looked. It took all his self control not to yank her towards him and kiss the life out of her, but he knew he'd scared her at the hotel and wanted her to know that he would never hurt her. Nick would also never make a move on her unless he had her consent and knew she was ready. He could however imagine all sorts of other things and just hoped she hadn't noticed where his eyes were going.
She had never met a man who would let a woman drive. He didn't seem to mind at all. So she had something other than the ball of nerves in her belly to think about as they got closer and closer to her house. When they finally got there he stopped her.
"Catalina, I want you to know that I do not expect anything to happen romantically, although I won't lie by saying that I wouldn't be over the moon if it did but I don't expect you to put out because you invited me to your house. Man I'm sorry! I'm messing this up; it sounded so smooth and reassuring in my head."
He looked up as soon as he heard a noise and was stunned to find Catalina laughing at him.
"You are adorable when you're nervous and trying to hide it." Catalina was surprised that Nick cared enough to want to reassure her so she decided to tease him a little. "But I do have a question for you Mr Nemeth. What if I expect you to put out for staying the night hmmm?"
Nick absolutely loved that Catalina had calmed down and was relaxed enough to joke around with him.
"Well in that case I'd say the sooner we head inside the better." He replied with a knowing grin on his face. He grabbed his bags and got a shock when she grabbed the other.
"Hey the man always carries not only his own bags but the ladies too!" He mock growled at her.
"Well this lady is actually a 21st century woman who is more than capable of helping someone carry their bags up the stairs so they won't need a second trip to the car." She smirked at him.
"Wow! That 21st century woman sounds scary. I hope I don't find myself in a fight with her." He laughed as they continued up the stairs to her front door.