18: Tom is fishing

*Tom*

We are done playing and I am standing with my arms around Meri, feeling all nervous. "I was thinking, both me and Luca had too much to drink to be driving. I could call you a cab ...".

"You don't have to Tom, we can take the tube". She cuts in, making me even more nervous.

"No". It comes out much more demanding than I meant it to. "I mean I don't like the idea of two women alone in the tube this late".

She giggles, and places a hand on my chest. "Tom no need to worry, I had self defense classes and Lumi has been doing kickboxing for many years. We can handle ourselves".

"It's just ... damn what I actually wanted to ask". I swallow. "Maybe you would like to stay ? I have a second guest-room".

"Oh so me and Lumi can sleep there ?" She smiles up at me. "Sounds like a good idea".

I sigh. "Yeah, that is what I meant". I feel like a teenager here.

"It is ? And here I thought you were desperately fishing for me to ... sleep in you bed". She giggles and wink at me.

I groan. "Y