Mhm! [Ehehe, it really was a date!] And don't worry, I'm not overthinking it. That part is already done.

[ The overthinking, that is. Because she sure as heck had spent a lot of time overthinking this whole thing. And she had reached a conclusion which she was about to share with him: ]

I already know there won't be a second "test" date.

[ The very idea of a "test" date was kind of silly, wasn't it? Either you were attracted to someone, either you weren't. In his specific case, she was fairly confident he was attracted to her. He wasn't the type who would "pity date" her and lead her on. So why go with something as silly as a test date? He'd already pretty much told her why last time. ]

You're just worried for me, right? [She cleared her throat.] "She doesn't know what she's getting herself into." [Yes, she'd just tried to imitate his voice. In an exaggerated and comical manner, but it was pretty good all the same.] "I'm not the right kind of person for her." [And a third time:] "If she knew what kind of twisted stuff arouses me she'd run away!"

[ She looked up at him and locked her arm with his. She was right on the money, wasn't she? ]

I'm going to pierce right through that armor of you and make sure you realize none of those things are true.

[ Truth to be told she was absolutely terrified that perhaps she was wrong, perhaps she'd misread the situation... But she wasn't going to show it. Faking confidence was of paramount importance right now! ]