Wil’s eyes closed as he experienced his first, tentative, innocent brush across a woman’s lips with his own. The sensation was so overwhelming that his mind ceased to take in his surroundings. To him it seemed the gentle breeze melted away and the leaves above them stopped rustling. Even the birds paused their singing and fell into a calm, reverent silence. Indeed all motion ceased completely as the world melted away, leaving behind only the two of them in their gentle, perfect embrace.<br/><br/>As they kissed Wylyam slid his other hand under the small of her back in order to bring their bodies closer together. This was something that he did unconsciously, still not being entirely aware of his actions in that moment.<br/><br/>The sensuality of the kiss was so overpowering that his body began to respond physically to it. His pulse raced until it felt as if his heart might burst out of his chest. His cheeks continued to burn and his pupils were entirely dilated – even though his eyes were closed and no one could see them. His body responded in another, more pronounced way as well – though he positioned himself to hide that fact from her. As much as he felt for this young woman he instinctively knew that she would not stand for anything other than gentlemanly behavior from him.<br/><br/>The thought of even potentially overplaying his hand gave the smitten young man pause, and he gradually began to sense that perhaps she was ready for the kiss to end. His eyes squinted an expression of deep longing as he withdrew his lips from hers. He wanted to speak but instead a shudder passed through his entire body as the adrenaline dissipated. He could only mumble a few words before slowly rising to his knees.<br/><br/>“Forgife…me…m’lady,” he explained in a whisper before offering her his hands. If she would accept them, he helped her to her feet before bringing one of her hands to a nearby tree for support. Silently he then gathered all of their things before sheepishly offering her his arm for support. He had to clear his throat twice before words could find their way out again.<br/><br/>“We shoods try tae walk a wee, an' see hoo ye make out,” he said, glancing at her with a blushed expression. If she was agreeable he led her away from that spot as carefully as he could. If she spoke to him as they went he listened intently and answered as thoughtfully as he could.<br/><br/>After a while they passed a large boulder in their path which to Wylyam appeared to be a much sturdier place to sit than the log had been.<br/><br/>“That's nae likely tae collapse,” he commented, blushing again as he thought of their kiss. “Woods ye loch tae rest here?<br/><br/>Whether they took a break or not Wil decided that he could no longer hold his tongue. He sighed before finally asking her for a boon.<br/><br/>“M’lday, Ye ur th' most wonderful woman Ah hae ever mit, an' in every way. E'en tho Ah am a lowly squire wi' a questionable backgroond, it is mah greatest desire once ye are safely home, well… may I write tae ye?” He asked with a hopeful expression. While Wylyam had by then fallen deeply for the beautiful young woman in his care, he knew that he had to be careful what he asked for in the context of the norms of courtly romance. He looked deeply into her eyes with an anticipative smile, hoping against hope that his inexperience in romantic matters hadn’t scared her away.