As Sebastian expected, his question struck hard and bit deep. He knew he was taking a gamble, but he was confident that he could win the greater prize at the end. Isabelle being a little more relaxed. He was starting to see how closed off she really was, regardless of how much she reached out to connect with others. It was like she was on the other side of a glass pane. She could be seen, heard, but not touched. She would not allow herself to be held or comforted either. He saw her fighting her flight reflex, holding on for dear life so she didn't possibly embarrass herself further. Well, in her eyes anyway.<br/><br/><em>"I don't want...I don't want for this to be end before it even starts..Things like this never happen..I am never a lucky one..but I don't want to have to lose something just found..."</em><br/><br/>Her hand eased themselves from his. He made no effort to stop her, even though he wanted to hold her hands more than anything else he could think of at that time. He looked at the young woman before him, just soaking up her beauty. He was about to reply when he got a sense that something was going to happen. He saw in her body that she was readying herself to do something, may speak or maybe move. But to intervene right then would make matters worse.<br/><br/><em>"It wouldn't end will it...because we are willing to share.. to actually talk..trying to build a foundation for this to grow upon...like a house.. no foundation it will eventually fall into ruin..."</em><br/><br/>Sebastian was caught off guard slightly as Isabelle moved closer, pressing her lips against his in a slightly rushed kiss. Without thinking, his arms wrapped around her, gently coaxing her into his lap so they could continue their kiss a bit more comfortably. He found himself slowly calming, relaxing into the niceness that was only partially shown by the delightful young woman in his arms. He couldn't remember clearly the last time he held some one close for his own benefit. Many times, he held others for their support, to aid them through some trauma. It was always good to do that, and he got something from the act too. But holding Isabelle, that was because he wanted to, and he was liking it a great deal.<br/><br/><em>'I hope that I get the opportunity to do this again. Quite a fair bit, actually. Hell, be honest man. I want to hold her a fucking lot.'</em>