[the boots]

[She didn't get to show him the boots until they were getting ready to leave for the cinema.
'What do you think?' Clara asked, sitting beside him on the sofa as he held the left boot up in his hand.
'They're nice...' Jake said, noncommittally. 'But aren't they women's boots?'
'Do you think so?' asked Clara. 'I think they're okay either way. Look, there's no heel, and the square toe could suit anyone.'
Jake pulled down the corners of his mouth.
'I think they're definitely women's boots,' he said, and handed the boot back to her. 'You should offer them to one of your friends.'
Clara nodded, sliding the boot back into the plastic bag she'd brought them in.
'Are you ready to go?' asked Jake. 'We don't want to be late.'
Clara stood up, smoothed her dress, and exhaled.
'Yes,' she said. 'Let's go.']