He nodded at that, licking his lips as his hand came up to her waist. Right. Touch her. And not get punched in the face. Okay. Novel idea. He leaned in, stepping up to her and fitting his mouth back over hers. It wasn't a completely chaste kiss, but there was a hint of nervousness to it that had him holding back, just a bit. He wanted this. He ached for this. He just wasn't sure he'd be any good at it and god, did he not want to disappoint her.

His other hand moved to her shoulder, sliding up along it to her neck, thumb grazing lightly over it.