Ernie hadn't drunk all that much at the benefit... he still didn't feel comfortable not being alert among so many people... but even so he was glad to stick to just tea. He summoned Tilsin and asked her to make tea for both of them.
Ernie relaxed at the kiss and smiled a little nervously. "I'm okay," he said quietly. "I... I want to do this. I really do. I've... wanted it for a while. I just..." He gave a small laugh. "I'm just nervous and now I feel like I'm sixteen and losing my virginity again."
He gestured towards the living room. "Come on. Let's get comfortable."