My Knight in Shining Armor

In the most buddy-like way you can muster, you take Alex by the arm and seat him on one of the benches near an apple tree. Taking an apple, you use your pocket knife to slice off a piece. Alex smiles. You toy with him a bit, making him open his mouth as you feed him the apple slice. Putting your arm around him, his medium red hair spills on your shoulder. As you feed him more apple. You sense him move a bit closer. Eventually you think it's time to make a move. You have one chance, what will you try?