Fortunately it wasn't far, and the walk in the heat shouldn't be too taxing.
As soon as they were alone, he rolled his eyes, and let out a theatrical sigh. "That Daisy's so uptight, I keep thinking she's going to explode." His head shook, then his attention perked up, and he laughed. "Well, I guess there's lots of things you don't know about Duane, Honeybunch. That's why you gotta stick around a while." He threw an arm over her shoulder, and turned her in the direction of the mall and began to walk. 'And I think you can get your panties in a twist all by your sweet, little self. I saw your mouth dropped often, though you were trying to catch flies with it. Got poor Duke a little jealous." He winked at her, and grinned at the little surprise he had planned later, if thinks worked out, before he squeezed her