Elliot turned away for a moment, trying not to embarrass himself, "We've been going out for a while now... and I think in a healthy relationship... we should have the freedom of taking the<i>next step</i>." The boy gulped, frightened by his own words. He wasn't sure if that was what he wanted, but he wanted to somehow feel closer to Alyssia.<br/>Elliot turned back, leaning in closer, "Alyssia... may I... kiss you?" He blushed.<br/>All he could think about was her right now, and as the dusk crept in, Elliot found himself more and more in a trance over the girl's strange appeal.