Dancing and Dinner (Victoria)

Kieran had noted the slight widening of her eyes when she noticed a certain biological reaction to that last move, and felt far more embarrassed than she probably did, not to mention ashamed. She had made clear that this wasn't more than a friends get together, at least he thought she had, so...that kind of thing just wasn't right or fair to her. Part of him wanted to apologize for it, but after a few moments thought he decided it was best to not bring the matter up. If she still wanted to hang out with him, even after seeing that...well, he would have to ask her out properly. Victoria was hands down the best date he'd had in ages, even if it technically wasn't one she'd shown that she was an amazing girl anybody would be lucky to have. It would be remiss of him if he didn't at least make an attempt at something more when he already like her quite a lot.

The mention of fast food after dancing at a place like this when they were both dressed up actually made him laugh, but he smiled at her and gave her a nod. "What the lady wants, the lady shall receive. McDonald's it is, but if any guys stare too much at how beautiful you are I make no promises about not telling them off." he warned.

"It's alright, I did kind of have a plan but that would be a sit down thing. Really, I don't mind fast food just didn't think you'd want that." Kieran explained, trying to assure her he didn't mind. Sure, it would have been nice to have a sit down meal and get to know her even better, but they'd have other times for that. Quick and easy was fine by him, even if it wasn't going according to his loose schedule. Things like that used to irritate him to no end, but with age and hopefully a bit of maturity he'd gotten better at going with the flow.

The comment about people assuming together made him blush and smile widely. "That's true, you have a point. People will probably be shooting me jealous looks after seeing the pretty girl, I should be more concerned with that." Kieran concluded. Sure, he was laying it on rather thick, but he was also pretty certain his assessment of what would probably happen was dead on. Victoria may not want to see it or admit how lovely she was; but, eventually he'd get her to, even if only to herself.

Kieran didn't argue in the slightest when Victoria started leading him off, giving a wave to the dance people as he kept stride with her. He made a conscious effort to keep his steps from being too long so they could keep pace comfortably, smiling as he saw the sign up in the distance for McDonald's. When she thanked him he nodded, pretty sure he understood what she was saying. "I don't know how difficult it is as well as you I'm sure, but I know it was the most fun dancing I've ever had. Speaking of chemistry, I think it's because we're good there in general, not just with dance stuff." he pointed out, and waited to hear her response to that comment. He wanted to ask her out for real, but...he didn't want to get hurt by putting himself out there blindly either.

Kieran waved her off. "Really Vic, it's no problem at all. Now if I had made reservations that would be one thing, but I didn't so no harm done." he told her firmly. It had been a while since he'd eaten at McDonald's, and it did sound kind of good, really. Chuckling, he shook his head. "No, it wasn't the figure that had me fooled. I suppose that since we dressed up and went to a dance place I expected that you'd want to go somewhere a little nicer, seemed to fit the situation better in my head. Not complaining, just surprised." he said with a shrug.

Blushing, he nodded when she told him to ignore them. "Okay, I'll just stay focused on the awesome company." he replied, linking their arms together together to draw her closer as he said it, giving her a wink as he did so.

Hearing her say she wanted to spend more time together mad Kieran smile as a warm feeling of acceptance and being wanted at least as a friend spread through him. IN the past he hadn't been the best at making or keeping them, but Victoria made it all feel easy, natural even. "Well, I was kind of already thinking of coming again if you'd have me so that's perfectly fine. The thing is...I'm not sure I could wait that long to see you again." he explained flushing ever so slightly as he told her that. "There's one other thing, I...well, I've been doing some thinking and from our talk last time I think we kind of want the same things out of a relationship. I...I really like you Victoria. Would you be willing to go on a proper date with me?" he asked quietly, looking at her with a nervous anticipation and hope mixed together in his eyes.

"Oh, I know that, it's just unusual." he said, amused and finding himself laughing a little along with her. People were usual in jeans or other casual clothes when eating at fast food places, at least in his experience. McDonald's was now less than a block away, so he figured they didn't have a ton of time left on the stroll, which was rather enjoyable. It wasn't just that Victoria was beautiful, or kind, or any of her other wonderful qualities, it was the combination that had his head spinning of how he'd found such a great person one night when he chose to walk into a bar. Funny how things worked out sometimes.

Looking at her seriously, he reached down and gave her hand a squeeze. "I'd never let you down by choice, Victoria. The only thing stopping me would be getting called in to work, but I would let you know and not just leave you wondering why I didn't come." he assured her. It was perhaps a more serious reply than she'd been expecting, but he didn't want her to think he would simply bail on her, because that was not cool. He always did his best to keep his obligations, and this was going to be one of his when he was in the country.

"Yes, a proper date. As for what it entails, in a word, me trying to court you." Kieran said, hoping she knew what that meant before deciding to elaborate a little more. "It would have to involve a nice dinner, either cooked by me at my place or out at a good restaurant, perhaps going for a moonlit stroll through a park after, or maybe flying together if you enjoy riding a broom. Maybe near the end we could curl up together under a blanket and watch a movie, I don't know. I'd probably hold your hand if you'd let me...and, at the end, well...maybe a kiss if you're willing. Though, I won't pressure any of it if you aren't comfortable. Just, ideas I've had for a long time if I ever found a great girl. I wouldn't be opposed to having a tango with just us, either. That was fun." he added, blushing bright red now as he talked about this. Had he said too much? He felt like perhaps he had, but it had all spilled out and there was no putting the words back in now..

Kieran wasn't sure he was really as good as she thought he was, but couldn't deny that they had worked well together on the floor. "Fair enough, is it always Tango or is it something else each week so we get a variety?" he asked curiously. He really didn't know how dance classes worked so was kind of in the dark as to what to expect if he started going regularly. Would they make him try to work with others, too? Or, hopefully, would he be able to stick with Victoria for them.

"True, I meant to say just courting, but my brain misfired there on me." he said with a laugh. "Nerves, I suppose." Kieran explained, though she probably already knew. He could sense the trepidation in her eyes about some of the things and cursed himself for putting a little too much pressure. He hadn't meant to make it sound like he just wanted her to come to his apartment and stay for as long as she was willing, but in retrospect it did kind of sound like that.

Blushing, he simply nodded and kissed her cheek before leaning away just a little, though their arms were still linked. "That's not rude at all, and I'm fine with taking things slow. Wasn't trying to pressure you into anything, we could always do those things at a later date if you decide to stick around." he said, before noticing they were at McDonald's and he stepped forward to open the door. "Gorgeous ladies first." he told her with a twinkle in his eyes. She didn't say no, this...this could actually happen. That realization made him feel like he was over the moon with happiness, but he tried to keep it tamped down, although the wide smile on his face did kind of give it away.