action;
[She's right, the previous rejections had everything to do with other things and so little - if any - to do with her. If anything he was worried about screwing up the only close friendship he's managed to get in Marina, but strangely enough those worries are very much absent right now. It doesn't feel like this will change anything drastically, just build on what's already there.
That kiss is met with a fair bit more warmth and confidence, and although they've sorted out absolutely nothing there's no pressing need to do that tonight. It can wait, they have all the time in the world to work things out.
Still, there's a nagging sense of guilt building in his chest, too familiar to ignore, and after another long moment he breaks the kiss again. Deja vu.]
Kitty, wait... there's something I have to tell you.