If he had been nervous before, it was nothing compared to what he was stammering now. She had to look at him for a moment before fully comprehending what he had said.
"Unfortunately I find myself without a date. I would rather not arrive with my parents and I thought it might be nice. Give us some more time to get to know each other." She gave him the sweetest smile she could, all the while wondering if this favor would be worth it in the long run.