Lily

*She flinches at his touch, and looks away* I don't want this.

I know. It was all for show. We'll annul it first thing in the morning.

*Her eyes widen in surprise, she looks at him with a mix of shock and relief* Really?

*I clink our glasses:* To the whales!

To the whales! *She takes a sip and settles against his shoulder* You know, this is actually nice.

Yeah. Calms nerves down, huh?

*Her heart races as she looks into his eyes* I... yes. *whispers* Just once.

*I lean in and kiss her most tenderly.*

*Her eyes flutter closed as she melts into the kiss*