I'd like that,” I told her as I slipped an arm around her. She let out a little sigh and leaned into me as we walked. I could already feel a pull toward her in my mind, which I presumed to be the bonding Gloria had spoken of.
As we walked out of the club, I saw the jealous looks of several patrons, and I smirked. Kate glanced up at me as I did, and smiled as well. There was a bounce in our steps as we went out the door. “My car's over here,” I said, gesturing to a blue Honda. “Do you want me to follow you, or would you rather just catch a ride with me?”
Kate looked a little uncomfortable. “I don't know how to drive,” she said softly. “I only joined the world of the humans earlier this year. I live close, so I usually walk home, or Gloria gives me a ride. I'm sorry,” she said, turning away from me, suddenly awkward and vulnerable. “I know that's probably weird to you. You city people are so used to..” she hesitated before waving her arms in mild frustration, “All of...THIS..”
“Hey..hey..” I said, immediately going to her and wrapping my arms around her. Instinctively, I cradled her head to my chest, letting her inhale my scent. “It's not a big deal, Kate.” Waves of uncertainty were radiating off of her, but as she took a few deep breaths, they minimized, then stopped. She looked up at me and gave me a long kiss, staring at me with adoration afterward. “Better?” I asked her.
She nodded. “Better.” I opened the car door for her and then got in, receiving directions to her small home, a one bedroom a mile or so away.