The phrasing of Tanis' response made Sinead's heart do somersaults, certain that Tanis didn't know just how taken Sinead was by her. Part of Sinead recognized it as a girlish thrill at the prospect of stolen moments like this one, but she knew that it didn't even amount to a fraction of the affection she felt for Tanis.<br/>"Stay forever, then," Sinead suggested, her voice somewhere between coy and immensely bold. It was impossible not to feel at ease in the safety of her own home, but even then, Sinead understood that Tanis couldn't possibly share that sentiment. So, the suggestion remained nothing more than a sweet nothing.<br/>Though Sinead's grip around Tanis had relaxed when the other woman leaned out of the kiss, Sinead's hands lingered at Tanis' shoulders, reluctant to let go of her. Sinead's right hand easily found the angle of Tanis' jaw.<br/>"Stay for dinner, at the very least," came the more feasible option, though Sinead's smile remained just as girlish at the prospect.