She pushed every thought out, snuggling in Richard's warm embrace, grateful that he was there with her at that moment. She loved his smell. It made her feel warm in a soothing way. She adjusted her neck rubbing it against his beard, it felt so nice.
“ thank you ” she whispered.
“ for what?” he asked.
“ for... Everything” she said looking into his eyes.
Ann was not sure if it was because she was sad, or grateful or because she was simply feeling daring but she kissed him.
Gently tasting his lips, she brushed the barest, lightest, and most gentle kiss on his lips. Unsure of what to do next, she pulled back to look at him, she wondered how someone like him could exist, he was... Perfect, and for the hundredth time since she met him, she wished they had met before the ball.
“ I think I'm
