[ caroline has no problem being bold when it's needed (or even not needed) so the kiss is no big deal for her. at least the first one. it's the second one that catches her off guard, mostly because he seems the shy type and suddenly...
welp.
her arms stay around his neck as her eyes fall shut from their surprise and she returns the kiss tenderly. there's barely a moment's pause before her her hand moves down from his shoulder, instinctively, thumb sliding just beneath his jaw in a gentle caress. it's been awhile too.]