Willow just sat in appreciative silence as Athena talked, soaking in every word, almost like she would never hear that voice again an had to memorize the way the words played off her tongue forever. "...Three Pines Drive..." Wait? That was the road next to hers. Is this new girl saying that she moved in to the house on the other side of the clearing that had been empty for 20 years? "...If you ever need any help...I'd be glad..." Wait!? She wants to help me teach class!? This is amazing! Her being a coworker would give me reason to see her all the time without seeming weird! "Point me in the direction of a grocery store?"
Willow's head went wild. Grocery store? Offer to walk her! No! Offer to take her to dinner! No! It's way too early for that! You don't even know if she is straight! Ask if it's just her or if she is cooking for her boyfriend! Willow cleared her throat quietly. "There's a small farmers market a few more blocks down the road. They always have fresh meats and the ripest fruit and veggies. And Mrs. Smithson owns a grocery store. You take a left right before you get to the market and she's a block down that road." Willow mentally chuckled as she carefully worded her next line. "Or if you don't feel like cooking tonight, There's a family dinner that's got a great deal where 2 people can eat fairly cheap." She gave a devilish grin before adding, "You know, for you and your boyfriend?"