I think we've been on plenty of dates, haven't we? [ So maybe they weren't romantic dates, but they did things couples usually did, or at least what he thinks they should be doing. Spending time together, going out to dinner, studying, practicing, and relaxing.

He grins at Lan Zhan, fond and amused, an edge of desire lurking in his eyes. ] We can wait if you want. But there's nothing that says we can't kiss.