If that is the case, that would be just another cliche, not sure if the dev wanna to pursue it.
This game kinda has setup for more intimate actions with Amelie already (check their interactions from the very start), and imo it would benefit more with getting her early in the game, and after that creating some proper drama if they wanna to continue their forbidden relation.
On the later I agree - always is good to have as many as possible scenes/characters optional, particularly if we are speaking of side characters/scenes.
Yeah, just a delicate balance when it comes to giving the audience what they are looking for too early or making them wait too long. If the MC is able to fuck Amelie too soon then the game becomes all about the fallout of that situation (or doesn't and devolves into a standard fuckfest), if the MC (player) has to wait 12 updates it doesn't matter what else happens because everyone focuses on that one sex scene (and the whining can reach epic levels).
I'd love to see a situation where the MC slower insinuates himself into her life, helps her push Davie away, and then they have to deal with the fallout of their relationship. But I don't know if I should expect that. Most likely they will fuck and swear to keep it secret...
And devs need to make things optional, even Amelie should be optional (which she seems to be so far). Lauren shouldn't be a required scene. Especially if people are not fans of that three letter thing, saw her with Derek, and don't want to pursue her.