"C'mon, have some wine", encouraged Beth as he opened the door, unable to hide his mood.
"You haven't missed the hand-in deadline?" she asked, concerned. "Do you need more time to finish? I can go." Beth really was a kind, lovely young woman. Her only failing was falling for Rufus.
Rufus shook his head, as if to shake off his mood.
"No, you're alright, come in..... sorry Beth. I always get pissed off when I speak to my mum"
'Wow, he even calls his mum,' thought Beth, 'I'd like some more of him.'
But would she get it tonight?