"Have they really been interested in one another for that long?" Amelia was surprised. "I knew something was between them but I never really asked either of them about it. You know, awkward boss thing." She smiled. "Well... damn, that's just really sweet."
At Ben's reaction to his invitation Amelia couldn't help but laugh and was a bit embarrassed that it probably came out as more of a giggle. "Yes, really. Coffee is harmless, right?" She shrugged and let the words wash over as if to convince herself. "If you want to just wait right here I'll be right back."
His words of her looking just fine tickled her to no end. She was sure it was probably because he was a clueless male but she didn't care. She quickly threw on a clean pair of jeans and a blouse before heading out to the living room.
Meanwhile, Ceri moved slowly across the living room to his aquarium, very aware of Ben's proximity. There was no way he was going to let another man wandering around Amelia's house pick him up. He just wanted to make it to his pool of water and float for a while while Amelia hopefully had a good time. Ceri knew she certainly needed it.