Marilyn let out a small squeal of delight as Nicky lifted her into his arms, preparing to be carried across their threshold. He was such a romantic.
She laughed when he brought up unlocking the door. "Yeah, I can do that, I suppose," When she was back on the ground, she fumbled in her purse for the house key, then opened the door.
"Now we can do this properly," Marilyn said, a blush going across her cheeks. This date had been fun but also heavy; there was a lot they had to discuss and work through. Now that they'd sorted out all they possibly could, she was feeling much more relaxed and playful.