As his quarters came into view, Achilleas found himself both very nervous but also excited. He was trying his best to not think about what may or may not happen. Things needed to progress naturally and not be forced. He was most afraid of further messing up their night any more than it had been. After the most embarrassing of starts things had gotten a ton better, but the mistake of going to a bar for their first date was still on his mind. He was determined to be a gentleman and would do his best to resist his desires, though not completely.

They arrived at his door and he led them both inside. Now that they were here he wasn’t sure what he should do. Offer her more to drink? They were both a bit tipsy still so that might not be the best idea. Offer her water? Likely a good choice. Though he wanted to slap himself in the forehead. First should start with offering her a seat.

“Would you like to sit on the couch? I can get you water or…” His voice faded towards the end as his nervousness increased.

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