Continuity: Between Season Two's 22nd episode, Casino Night, and Season Three's 23rd episode, The Job.
The first time, it happened too fast – and it was completely unexpected. Before the awareness of what was happening hit him, it was already done, leaving as the only prove of its existence that tingly feeling on his lips that made him blush ever so slightly and stumble back into his seat. He wondered if she had any idea of what she had just done, and whether or not she'd ever acknowledge that kiss, or if she'd just forget it like it had never happened. He didn't even know if he wanted her to remember it. But if something was clear, it was that he'd never forget that moment.
Their second kiss was radically different. In a way, they both sensed it was coming, given the circumstances. This time the initiative was his – he started it, knowing that it'd be something like his last chance. For a moment – the blissful, ephemeral moment their lips touched – he thought it would last, as if finally, luck had decided to be on his side. She was kissing him back, after all – that had to mean something.
However, she disappointed him, and his hopes, after getting too high, came crashing down onto the ground. And after that, things changed too much, too quickly – seemingly, in a permanent way.
The only thing that remained constant throughout his days was a question.
A question that sometimes gave him trouble sleeping.
A question that popped up in his mind whenever he tried to concentrate on something else.
A question he couldn't possibly reply to, because its answer depended on someone else.
When will we kiss again?
