"Isn't she? I love that about her. She's obviously seen some terrible treatment, but she's super gentle and sweet with people and other kitties." She put some water on the stove for tea, smiling at him. She put out a plate of cookies on the table so that he could have a little dessert if he wanted it.
Her heart was thudding in her ears, and she hoped she didn't look as nervous as she felt. There was really no way to say 'could we go make out on my couch now, please?' without sounding vapid or needy or hasty.