Southern Hospitality Ch. 03

They sat down and Laura found herself looking around with a smile. The restaurant wasn't a romantic venue by any description, but the scents of steaks and accompanying sides filled her senses, tempting her. He had chosen very well, this was a much better choice for a woman of her caliber than any dainty romantic Italian.
The waitress collected a pair of menu's and returned to the table, beaming with that bubbly smile of hers, she offered the menu to Laura first, but she shook her head simply.
"I'll have the grain fed ten-ounce sirloin, medium rare with the bacon and honey mustard lettuce wedge and the beef dripping sauce." She hesitated, if only briefly. "And a glass of merlot, please." she said, knowing her favorite steak off by heart and picking a wine to suit herself, rich and full-bodied. She might have been driving, but one glass would be okay.
The waitress blinked in surprise, not used to such a quick order and fumbled switching the menu's in her hand for a pad of paper and a pencil, she glanced quizzically towards Ash, silently asking if he was ready to order too.
"I'll um.. I'll have the same please." he nodded, knowing for certain that Laura would know her steaks and pairings better than he would.
The waitress hesitated, glancing Ash over unsure. "Do you have any ID?" she asked, a little meekly.
Ash flushed a little with color and caught Laura smirking as he reached into his jeans pocket, pulling out his ID and presenting her with it. The waitress, placated, nodded contentedly and smiled, excusing herself.
"I didn't know you drank wine.." Laura queried once the waitress was out of earshot.
He shrugged a little, smiling, "I've loved it for as long as I can remember.. I just don't get to have it very often.. Though.. I think a woman with a glass of wine is pretty alluring.. Just.. Something about that image."
She nodded, knowingly. "Mm.. I feel that way when I see cute boys in their boxers holding my coffee.." she smirked a little. "Makes me want to throw down and 'wrestle'." she grinned, winking subtly. "Maybe I'll even show you a few new moves later."
"Promises promises.." he said in a little singsong voice, biting and chewing on a full soft lip, enticing.