"And you want me to be yours?" She blushed even as she said it, unable to look away as the back of his fingers slid along her cheek to cup her jaw.
"Indeed." He made it sound so obvious. So simple.
"For how long? Why didn't you say anything?" she asked, suddenly wondering how long they'd been dancing around each other.
"Does it matter?"
"Yes! I've been trying to keep myself in check around you! We could've—"
The arm around her tightened, his eyes widening in shock. "You wish for the same thing?"
Her blush deepened. "Well, yeah—"
His mouth settled over hers, taking advantage of her surprise to deepen the kiss before she had the chance to process what was happening.