"Red is your color, even if it happens to be your cheeks turning red."
Selina teased once more.
"A good pair. I've always been a fan of reds. Sweet but not too sweet."
"You flatter me too much."
Eyes now scanning his features. Chin resting on her hand.
"I'm Selina, by the way. Figured we could make introductions if we are spending the evening drinking together."
If she sticks around him for any length of time, she'll come to learn that good whiskey is the only kind he'll have.
Following suit, he brought his glass to his lips and downed the remainder of the amber liquor in a single drink, lips curving upwards both from the pleasant ยป
"Not everyday a girl gets to ask a guy like you out on a date."
When the waiter finally arrives, she orders breadsticks. And a bottle of her favorite wine to start off.
"Find a wine that strikes your fancy?"
She took the glass from him.
Pressing the rim to her lips as she downed the liquid. Smooth at first. Then feeling to burn as it crept down her throat.
A sign of good whiskey.
Laugh escaped pale pink lips.
"It is always a long day. What about you? What is a man ยฐ
A woman after his own heart, it seems. She'll be in good company for the evening.
Getting a glass from the bartender, he poured it full from the bottle he had before handing it to the brunette.
"Long day, luv?"