Root's POV I was extremely touched by Shaw's words and actions. You would think i'd be elated, I am close to tears don't get me wrong, but.. I guess im a little overwhelmed. "Hey Root? You're um doing it again" Shaw chuckled next to me. "Fuck" I mumbled to myself. Why on earth does this keep hap- I looked up mid sentence to see Shaw staring at me intently, amused. "Aaaaand I did it again" "Yeah..it's not a big deal Root, you're just tired,upset and hopping off pain meds." "Still.." I bit my lip nervously.. I couldn't help think of me spilling all my secrets ..not to mention...she saw..she.. I choked up,biting my lip and fighting back tears. "Root..oh Root.." Shaw's voice intonated with shifted again and leaned her forehead agaisnt mine. "Breathe.. slow and steady" I followed her instructiond as tears continously streamed down my face,squeezing my eyes shut i sighed. I felt Shaw's hand stroking my cheek tenderly and i opened my eyes to meet earnest bright brown ones. Shaw looked back at ,she leaned in closer. I leaned in too,meeting her lips 's lips were soft,her kiss tender, a gentle hint of sweetness making my heart pound , a feeling of sparks igniting. I leaned back for a second "Shaw..Are you sure..?" She looked at me and replied by leaning in again,in which I happily obliged. This time,when our lips met,there was more certainty, a tension , a passion and just the right amount of push. The kiss grew more heated, with us battling for the upper I knew it,Shaw and pushed me to a lying down position as she straddled on top of me,kissing me hard.