Her heels beat a steady rhythm on the paved footpath, though it was barely audible over the inner-city bustle around her. She was excited, but nervous.

He was trying to steady his shaking hands, adrenaline pumping through his veins. He adjusted his dinner jacket for the twentieth time, his jitters apparent.

Joey had heard about this new pizza place in the cool part of town. His joy when Lauren agreed to go there for their first date was palpable. He had it all planned out; pizza, waffles and gelato, all within walking distance of each other.

After what felt like an age, Lauren arrived.

Hours later, after much laughter and good food, they headed home, content.