First date?!

Buddy has had a "girl" friend since last school year. They talk on the phone a lot, and hang out at recess. Yesterday, her mother called asking if Buddy could go with them to a Halloween parade. At first, I might have freaked out a little. Was this considered a date? Is it OK if we let him? Or should we say NO? But then I realized, just because she's a girl doesn't mean Buddy can't hang out with her. They are friends. They are 9 years old. It's all good. So, we let him go. And he had a great time :)