Tobias stood there watching her flutter about among the isles of books, looking completely in her element. Finding what she was looking for without much trouble, where as Tobias knew that he would have taken till closing.<br/><br/>â€œHello, ladâ€ said the shopkeep, appearing practically out of no where and scaring Tobias more than he would ever admit.<br/><br/>â€œUm, hey,â€ Tobias said, while running his hand through his hair in a nervous habit.<br/><br/>â€œYou know, back in my day we usually took a date to a movie or out to dinner.â€ the old man said with a polite shrug.<br/><br/>Blushing bright red and looking over at the man as if he were crazy, â€œShe...I...we....â€ sighing, he keeps an eye on Lily, making sure she is out of ear shot. â€œLook, she is just my friend. We are hanging out and it is rather rude to assume otherwiseâ€ Tobias said to him, turning away to end the conversation.<br/><br/>â€œI'm sorry, son. I meant no disrespect. Just the two of you look cute together,â€ the old man said simply.<br/><br/>Tobias sighed and looked back to Lily who was walking back with her selection of books. Smiling Tobias dismissed the old man, â€œThank you, but I have the best help I could ever ask forâ€ then returning his focus to Lily.<br/><br/><span style="color: #FF00FF"><span style="font-weight: bold">"It's not too much, as I wasn't really sure what sort of books you'd like...But I've chosen a few of my favorites, thinking you may like them. Though, I know they aren't for everyone, figured it might be worth a look?" she offered, holding them out toward him cautiously. Granted, they all had some form of romantic entanglement within their pages, as well as tragedy, but it was to varying depths.</span></span><br/><br/>Tobias took the offered books, glancing at the exerts on the back and smiling, â€œThese definitely look like something I will enjoy. Thank youâ€ he said giving her a smile. â€œIf there is anything you want, grab it too. Then we can get these and go get something sweetâ€ his tone taking on a teasing down, â€œMy sweet-tooth has a hankering for some ice-creamâ€  books in hand he heads to the register, figuring she would either follow him or get a book that she wants. Either way, he did not care, spending this time with her has actually turned out to be nice and relaxing. Something his therapist has been nagging at him to do. Tobias actually looked forward to his session next week, eager to talk about his new friend and the time they spent together.