Rouge found herself feeling a little more at ease. He didn't seem too preoccupied with how pushy she was getting. Well, if she was ever going to date a guy for serious, she might as well be sure he likes all aspects of her, including the manipulative tease part.

"I'm flattered. Truly," she said, leaning up against him again and hooking her arm in his. "I think you're 'pretty awesome,' too. I wouldn't be here with you if I didn't, would I?"