His touch calmed her slightly. Only slightly though. Leaning into his touch, she searched his eyes. They were serious and also afraid. Kai had no doubt that he would put an end to it there and then, because if he didn't...he wouldn't be able to live his life, to have the simple joys everyone should have. He was right for wanting to do so. But before she could even get a word in edgewise, his lips were on hers. Then he was gone, the door locking behind him with a gust of icy wind.<br/><br/>Standing there, mouth open, she just stared at the door. The heat of a deep crimson blush spread across her cheeks, her lips tingling where his had pressed against her own. Had that really happened? Kai would have assumed she'd imagined the kiss, but the way the tingling spread through her body told her otherwise.<br/><br/>Finding her way out of her daze, she moved to sit by the fire once more, gun in hand and facing the door. She just hoped he was careful...