"They might have, but they didn't," he said firmly, sitting back a little in his chair and suddenly seeming to grow shy. His cheeks took on a slightly pinkish hue and he smiled a touch crookedly.

"I like watching you work," he said softly. "I can tell you like it, and there's a pride you have in your coffee and the food you serve. And I find that all kinds of attractive. Not to mention you have this sassiness to you, which I also find attractive. And I want to get to know more about you too. Isn't that enough to want to go on a date?"