[ He lets out a soft hum as she shifts, as she presses her lips to his. She takes her time – not to drag things out, as far as he can tell, but to give him time to register the movement, to temper his instincts and reflexes. She's being respectful, not overly cautious – not like he were some feral animal, liable to lash out and remove her hand.
... In many respects, she'd be well within her rights to treat him that way. He's more grateful than he can express that she doesn't.
It's why he doesn't pull away from her, why he leans into her touch. And when she's close enough, he turns to capture her mouth with his in a quick, chaste kiss. ]
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... In many respects, she'd be well within her rights to treat him that way. He's more grateful than he can express that she doesn't.
It's why he doesn't pull away from her, why he leans into her touch. And when she's close enough, he turns to capture her mouth with his in a quick, chaste kiss. ]