Liz walked in after Red had gotten off the phone. She had only heard the end of what was said. So, she had no idea what it had been about. The look that he had given her made her worry. It was his, 'I'm sorry, but I have to do this,' look.

"What did you do?" Liz questioned, giving him a stern look. He gave a sheepish chuckle and motioned for her to sit next to him.

"I've got some business to attend to, and it's going to take a little while," he responded. Liz furrowed her brow.

"How long?" She asked, shifting a little closer to him.

"A week," he replied. "We have to be there today."

"... We?" She said in shock. Red had only done business without her. She had just stayed behind in their current safe house. "What do you need me for?" At that, Red blushed lightly.

"Well," he started and paused. While he thought, he chewed the inside of his cheek. "I... um... need you to pose as my girlfriend."

"... I want an explanation," Liz stated. There was no way that he was getting out of this.

"People tend to like you more if you can hold up a romantic relationship. So, I said that I had been in a relationship for the past six months."

"That doesn't mean that I had to come with you," Liz responded.

"They told me to bring you along."

"Damn it."

"There's one more thing," he said and Liz gave him a suspicious look.

"What?"

"When we get there, it'll look odd if we don't kiss, and I won't be able to ask for permission while they're looking," Red explained.

"So, you're asking to kiss me?" Liz questioned.

"I just need to know if I have permission in advance," he replied. Liz thought for a moment. He had said that they'd been in a relationship for six months. So, they wouldn't have to be lovey dovey, but they would still have to kiss every so often. If they didn't, it would raise some suspicion.

"Fine, I give you permission," Liz stated. She thought a little longer before thinking of something. "Do you think we can without looking awkward?"

"I'm sure we can," he responded. Liz shifted a little closer on the sofa. Where was this going?

"Prove it."

"... What?"

"Kiss me," she instructed. Red gave her a strange look. This felt like a test, like he was supposed say no. Of course, that was a test that he wouldn't mind failing. Leaning forward, he tilted his head. Unfortunately, Liz tilted hers the same way.

"Sorry," she said after bumping noses with him.

"This may not be as easy as I thought," Red stated. He backed away a few inches before leaning in again. This time, they got their lips together. It was rigid and awkward. "I feel like there's supposed to be some movement."

"Let's just try it again," Liz instructed. Red sighed and leaned back in. This time, Liz hummed and leaned in closer. She put her hand on his chest and was shocked when he pulled away. "Why did you do that?"

"I thought you were pushing me away," Red responded, voice husky and eyes slightly dilated.

"No, I was just putting my hand on your chest."

"Oh,"

"Let's just try this one more time," Liz said, shifting closer to him again. He put his hand on her hip and quickly found her lips again. Liz shifted slighty when he gave a low moan that sounded like a growl. After another minute, Liz pulled back. Red had to stop himself from closing the gap again.

"I think we can manage now," Liz said. Red looked a little confused before remembering why they were doing this. He bit his lower lip which was kiss swollen.

"... Maybe we should practice a little more."

"You'd like that, wouldn't you?"

"Yes," he answered honestly. Liz rolled her eyes.

"I'm sure you'll get plenty of chances while we're gone."

"What about right now?"

"We're done for right now."

"Damn."