She looked so small in the large sweater that his heart melted all over again. Very carefully, so he wouldn't spook her, he pushed a tendril of hair over her ear. The hand behind his back balled into a fist as he fought the urge to take her upstairs and make love to her. It was too soon for that. He wanted her to come to him. She needed to want him as much as he needed her. Juvie had taught him patience and he was willing to continue with his plan, though it had shifted some. Her questions brought a smile to his face.<br/><br/>"Yes," was all he said before he brushed his lips across hers. That one word answered all of her questions to his satisfaction. Bowing slightly, he motioned towards the front door and waited for her to walk out of the house. Once they were outside, he took her hand and gently guided her to the closest bus stop. He paid for both of them and managed to find a seat for her while he stood in the aisle next to her.