This time he wasn't nearly as nervous, wasn't nearly as in the dark about what to expect, and not just because he'd suggested the place. He had spent maybe a little longer than he needed to at the grocery store, in the end selecting some fresh-baked bread, three different kinds of cheese, and some fruit - which a small amount of research had informed him was good food to bring on something like this.

He'd even bought a basket. He'd been given to understand that baskets were appropriate.

And so what if he'd been lingering a little by the intercom.

"I'll come down," he said into it as soon as she buzzed, grabbed the basket and went.

He smiled as soon as he saw her. "Hello." And after a second's hesitation, he leaned in and kissed her cheek.