Outside.

She pondered for a moment and then replied, “Outside, if that’s okay with you.”

“Outside would be great.”

The waiter nodded his head in understanding and led them through the restaurant. The age of other people dining was completely different to Frank and Jess; there were a few groups of friends but most of them were middle-aged couples on dates.

They arrived outside and took their seats. Apart from another couple dining a few tables down, there wasn’t anyone else outside which made for a romantic scene. The waiter took their orders for meals and made some suggestions for wine pairing. Heading his advice they accepted the pairings and were both delighted by how quickly the food and wine arrived.

They clinked their glasses, toasting to their new relationship. Frank was just finishing his third bite of steak when he heard Jess speak.

“This is amazing.” She said pointing to her chicken, “You want to try some?”

“Yeah sure.” Frank accepted her offer and ate off the fork she held out to him. “You want some of mine?”

“Yep!” Jess smiled and sensually leaned forward and ate the steak off of Frank’s fork without taking it from him.

“Weirdo.” Frank laughed.

“That is really good too.” Jess said covering her chewing mouth, “What is that on your wrist?”

She had looked at his arm whilst eating from his fork. Frank was momentarily confused, but looked down to where she was pointing and noticed the three dots on his wrist. Wondering for a moment whether or not to tell her that an alien said it identified him; he replied, “Just a birthmark, I think.”

The rest of the meal was wonderful; Frank had never known someone he could talk to easily to. When the bill arrived, Jess said she would like to split it again but Frank insisted and paid the full amount himself.

“Okay, but that means I owe you.” She said reluctantly accepting his offer.

Once they had finished their meals, they sat and talked for a while and admired the view. After finishing a second glass of wine, they decided it was time to leave. Together the young sweethearts waddled back to the car, their stomachs full of beautiful food. Frank cruised back to Jess’ house and parked in her driveway.

“I had a great time tonight.” Jess looked at him.

“Me too.” He responded.

“Come in for coffee? I do owe you.” She asked, a naughty smile spread across her lips.