536 Not a date!

"I will escort you out."

Zoey gasped as her face distorted in shock. She then shook her head profusely as she held onto his shoulder.

"You can't do that," Zoey exclaimed as she cast Matthew a look of determination. "I'll go alone and you drive this to the parking space, okay?"

Matthew remained silent for a moment and tilted his head to the side. He blinked his eyes in puzzlement, not getting the grasp of her intention.

"No." When he couldn't come up with a conclusion, Matthew refused. "Aren't we on a date? Why would I let you go alone inside?" 

Matthew added in the same flat tone. Zoey scrunched her nose up in dismay upon hearing his reasoning.

"No! This is not a date!" Yet, Zoey had no time to argue with him. Thus, she collected her composure to explain their 'improvised' motive.