They moved with their wine glasses to the couch and sat side by side.
He was aware that an unexpected degree of closeness with Tammy had begun. Although he had no particular expectation, he did know that he wanted to spend more time with this woman. He had detected a value and an attraction to her that went beyond her physical beauty.
He would need to move carefully. Let things progress naturally. If a friendship developed out of this, then it would be worth it. He hoped the evening had gone pleasantly for her. He would wait a day or so. Not appear too anxious. Then ask her out to dinner. Would she accept? That would be the mighty test of whether she wanted to see him again. He didn't dare dream of what might happen after that.
Then he noticed Tammy had moved closer to him on the couch.
She reached over and rested her hand on his thigh, and said, "Now just because I made you dinner, I don't want you to feel obligated to sleep with me."