Hey guys, here's another chapter :)
The waiter arrived before the conversation could continue, and after a short argument Gil paid the bill and they left, opting to walk down by the Seine upon Lindsey's insistence. The teenager walked a little way ahead of them, leaving the two adults to stroll along in companionable silence.
"How have you been Cath?" Gil asked after a few minutes. She shrugged.
"Fine. Work has been crazy as normal."
He nodded and glanced at her. The reflection of the lights off the water seemed to glimmer off her hair, highlighting the shades of red and gold that ran through it. Even after all these years she still managed to take his breath away. She felt his gaze and turned her head, her eyes locking with his as a ghost of a smile played across her lips.
Suddenly, Catherine tripped over a loose cobble stone and began to fall. Gil's hand shot out and grabbed her arm, pulling her flush against him and preventing her from colliding with the ground.
"What the hell is wrong with me?" she muttered. "That's twice I've done that now."
Gil chuckled and she looked up, her eyes widening as she realized how close his face was to hers; she could feel the warmth of his breath hitting her cheek. Impulsively, Gil leaned down and pressed his lips gently to hers. He felt her tense, and was about to pull away when she began to respond, kissing him back as she wrapped her arms around his neck. His hands found her waist, pulling her closer as he deepened the kiss, his tongue begging for entrance to her mouth which she happily gave. Each battled for dominance as hands began to wander; Gil slipped one down her back to rest lightly on her tush while Catherine's fingers tangled in his short grey hair.
They broke apart minutes later when the need for air became too great.
Short again I know but never mind *grin* Enjoy
Lily
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