Sebastian's heart was in his throat as the full consequences of his actions came to the fore. The young woman he had started getting to know just the day before he had just kissed. he had done similar on previous dates, or meeting up with potential partners. This was different. This was in a small town with a woman he was certain had a lot of silent admirers who would not take lightly to her being hurt. And there was a noticeable age gap between them, not that it worried him, but it might backlash against them and be a source of unwanted attention.<br/><br/><em>"Age is nothing but a number, it doesn't tell of shared interests, shared moments, it doesn't tell of what two might have together. It's not about them.. it's about the two people who are involved...That's it...We don't have to tell but we shouldn't have to hide it either...that's not fair.. to hide what might turn out to be the very best parts of ourselves...Do you understand...they don't matter...You do..what this could be..."</em><br/><br/>She freed one of her hands, placing it gently against his cheek. He closed his eyes so he could focus on the feel of her hand against his skin.<em>'So soft and warm.'</em><br/><br/><em>"I'm in...I'm all in Sebastian...All in.."</em><br/><br/>Her voice was so soft, a whisper or zephyr that was meant only for his ears alone. Before his eyes opened, Isabelle's lips found his. The kiss was wonderful, but entirely too short for him. His eyes opened, and he gazed at the beautiful woman sitting opposite him. A wonderful journey lay before him, one that he would travel with Isabelle. He swapped the hand that held hers, and placed the newly freed one on her cheek. Sebastian thought for a moment that his hand was going to envelop Isabelle's head, but he soon banished that fantastical, and obviously silly thought soon after his hand settled against her.<br/><br/>He slowly guided her head towards his, which was just as slowly approaching hers. This time, when their lips met, Sebastian took the time to enjoy the softness of her lips pressed against his. He felt tension ease from his body as he continued to express his affection for her through the kiss. Hoping he judged it right, Sebastian slowly broke off the kiss.<br/><br/>"Thank you, Isabelle." Sebastian more breathed the words than spoke them. "I feel that I should be saying more, but... I can't really think that clearly right now." He smiled broadly. "I think... I think that we keep going with our lunch, and maybe think about what we'd like to do next. My goodness, I forgot how great it feels when you... love someone?"