<span style="color: #FF0000">Fernando looked at Jayee's face, searching for a reaction to his comments and to his touch. She seemed a little nervous at first, exhibiting the blush that always seemed to accompany any bold move from his part, but then she surprised him by planting a soft kiss on his lips. <br/><br/>It was the first time that they kissed under normal cicumstances. Before, there had always been some sort of imminent danger that was looming over their heads, and in the car it could have been attributed to the alcohol. Now, however, there was nothing to press them forward and nothing to give in to the heat of the moment to. So he kissed her back, knowing full well at this point that he needed neither incentive for him to want Jayee in his arms or her lips touching his. Their faces now only inches apart, he looked into her eyes and gave her a soft smile.</span>