She's not sure what she was expecting, but she's fairly certain it wasn't this, not completely - but maybe it's all had to lead to somewhere, and this place is as good as any other she could have considered.

There's a small thrill in it, in the closeness and then in the response as he tilts his face up towards hers, the kiss deepening by default. His mouth is warm, reassuring, and she draws in a quick breath, her lips shifting slowly over his.