"No, nothing can. Not those kind of relationships, probably why I have so many friends and why I'm terrible at-" Lincoln gestured between the two of them. Because he was a terrible date, boyfriend- he must be, to still be so single when all his friends tried to tell him he was a catch. "-this, at dating. Dating is a lot harder than people think. Being friends with someone is a lot easier, lot simpler... most of the time."

Lincoln smiled, warm fingertips rubbing her wrist softly and gently as he looked into her eyes. He could get lost in them, the sweetness in them and her lips.

"So, being the new kid or new-ish kid in town. How are you finding it?"