The impact had been unexpected, Nathaniel's body stiffened for a moment but then a relieved breath left him when he realizes it was only Catherine, he looked down at her, a small smile curved his lips on seeing the blushes creeping up her cheeks. Catherine hadn't exactly thought it through, she had been...... Impulsive, and it wasnt till she hugged him did she realize that the act was rather intimate; in a different kinda way. She felt her face heat up a bit. "What do I owe the pleasure?". He asked as he draped his arm over her small frame for a partial hug. "Happy birthday". She said softly, her face still flaming. A smile curves his lips, a genuine smile which came from deep within. Catherin felt the need to explain how she had known, it would be crazy having him think she was some

