It was a good thing Iwai was leading--and driving--because Fai's thoughts all kind of scattered as soon as that warm hand rested on his waist. It was such a little gesture, nothing other guys hadn't done before over the years, but it had been a long time since any of that--aside from one very bad idea--and the closeness to Iwai that it necessitated might just make that blush on Fai's face permanent.

Some part of him really wanted to tease Iwai about being such a softie when he normally came across as such a grump, but the rest of him was enjoying this way too much to allow that.

Fai didn't usually judge people by their cars, so there was nothing for Iwai to worry about. Besides, if he'd been turned off by appearances why would he have ever befriended the grump he was going out on a date with now? Iwai was attractive, absolutely, but usually so surly that most people probably never saw past it. Which was a real shame, given what a sweetie the guy really was.

"Oh, I forgot to ask the last time you were here--do you not have any pets? You seem to really like cats!"