Then I think you should go. Even if twenty people is a lot at once, she likes you enough for you to be one of those twenty, so...don't let your nerves get the better of you.

[Peko, you know you could have just asked him to move the table, jeez! t's not like he was doing anything out here other than snacking. He kind of half gets up off the couch to at least attempt to help her move it. There. That makes him feel slightly less awkward.]

Besides, I'm sure if you just relax, it won't end up being nearly as stressful as you think. [He'll just take one of those teacups then, thank you very much Peko you are an amazing hostess.] Thanks.