romantic – adj. relating to love between two people
date – n. an agreement to meet someone at a particular time or on a particular day
pattern – n. something that happen in a regular and repeated way
awkward – adj. not graceful
wear and tear – expression damage that occurs naturally
particular – adj. used to indicate one specific person or thing
allow – v. permit
habit – n. a usual way of behaving
competence – n. the ability to do something well
bound – v. to move with long, energetic steps
engage – v. to get and keep someone's attention