Max was the one who should have been surprised, mainly because Elise had returned that kiss. He had the chance to escape now, but he was just starting to fall more in love with her. He liked her a lot, and that like was starting to turn into love. The way how they were so close made him weak on the inside, because he knew in his head that he was super close to the point of actually touching. The girl he fell in love with. Soon, he was able to get his wrists free from Elise's grip, and used them to lightly hold Elise's face, still kissing her. Maybe after he could lower her guard enough, he could get away. But, he was already happy enough as it was where he was. It was enough to make him want her more, but he knew he had some self control in him. After awhile, he pulled away and looked at her for a moment, that cute blush and smile on his face.