I stood up stoicly, though entirely embarrassed on the inside. I couldn't give the people here that kind of  satisfaction. I grabbed her arms and lifted her onto her feet. When I realized how that was the complete wrong action, and that it caused a bit of muttering, I pulled her in close and planted a kiss on her lips. That got the reaction I wanted, and I put my head on her shoulder and whispered, "Are you ok? Did they do anything to you?"