Sipping his beer, Cade regarded her for a moment, then said, "I could pretend and play games, but it's getting late. I'd very much like to come back to your room with you, Beth. I'd very much like to make love with you." After a few moments of meeting his gaze, Beth asked, "What about Mandi?" "She moved to my room to avoid dealing with too many people after she went public." Another few moments passed before Beth nodded and quietly asked, "You aren't into anything kinky, are you?" With a small grin, Cade asked, "Would kissing my way up your legs be kinky? Would inhaling the scent of you while I kiss your shoulders be kinky?" Beth pinked a bit and bit her lip, then said, "No." "Would pleasuring you with my tongue be kinky?" Her pink deepened to a near-red, but she said, "No. Of course not." "How about..." Putting her beer down firmly, Beth said, "I get your point," then she picked up her beer again and nearly drained it. "Want another beer?" asked Cade. "Want to give things a little more thought?" "Are you trying to talk me out of it now?" Shaking his head, Cade poured some of his beer in her glass and said, "Oh, no, ma'am. Definitely not. I just thought another beer might be in order before you pounce on me." Her eyes got big in startlement. "Me pounce on you?" Nodding, Cade said, "Yeah. I was kind of hoping you would, you know. It's always nice to feel appreciated." Beth snickered and sipped her beer. The bartender had seen Cade share his beer and looked inquiringly toward their table. Cade nodded. Two fresh beers arrived shortly. "Another one of these," said Beth, "And I may do more than pounce on you, Cade." "Suits me, ma'am. Could you wait until after I've licked you senseless, though? I'd really enjoy making you..." "Cade!" she hissed, glancing at the bartender. Sharing her glance, he nodded knowingly and said, "Ah. Yes, of course, ma'am. Mustn't embarrass the natives." "Screw the natives! We mustn't embarrass me!" Leaning forward, she whispered sharply, "And you won't tell anybody, right? By God, if you do, I'll..." "No need for threats, ma'am. I don't kiss and tell. Or lick and tell. Or..." "Cade, dammit!" Raising a hand in polite protest, he said, "Yes'm. I'll shut up now. No need to get all fuzzed up and rowdy. Yet. I'll try to make it worth your while later, though." Beth looked at the ceiling and let out a soft, exasperated, "Ah, hell!" then grabbed her new beer and finished it. "Enough of this," she said, setting the glass firmly on the table. "Let's go now." Draining his own beer, Cade said, "Yes'm. As you say. By your command, milady." He stood up and went to pay the bill, then held the door for Beth and followed her to the sidewalk. Yup. She had real nice legs and it was going to be a true pleasure to... "You're doing it again," said Beth, without turning around.