“Uh, yes,” he managed to say, when Scott had drawn back again. “That sounds good. Let’s go with that.”
“You sure?”
“Yes, positive.” Billy had no idea what he was saying yes to, but it didn’t really matter. He’d eat mostly anything.
“Great! I’ll just order it.” While Scott was busy on his phone, Billy tried not to watch him while simultaneously fantasizing about this being a date. He forced himself to look around the room instead, admiring some of the movie posters on the walls.
“Okay, all done.” Scott set his phone on the coffee table in front of them. “It won’t take long, they’re basically across the street.”
“I think I saw the place on my way here,” Billy said.
“They’re really good. It’s my special treat food,” Scott said with a smile.
Billy couldn’t help smile back.
This was a treat, then? That had to be a step up from just hanging out platonically, right?