 Her fear is exhibited by making a point of wearing a less-revealing 1970s-style bikini, then suggesting that she wore it because it's HIS favorite style.Having arranged to meet early (before their parents had arrived), the dog is once again the outside factor that provides a non-embarrassing reason to be together, while trying to overcome their inexperience with love.The protagonist is eager yet shy, so she talks about her pet as she works up her courage to call him into her arms, then to ask for that first kiss.