Fred guided Katie through the winding gardens with a hand on the small of her back, his thumb circling on the fabric of her dress lightly, even while they both teased each other about finding a nearby plant.
"I know it's an engagement party - and just so happens you're very engaging." That time she really did smack him playfully, Fred felt her palm touch his chest as she tried to discourage his train of thought.
Though... "Ah... I see, maybe in the orchard." He was going to say something about apples and peaches but he figured the response he'd get would make a scene.