In response, she placed her hands on his biceps and parted her lips to deepen the kiss. Marcus grasped her waist with both hands and pulled her closer. Tiny fireworks exploded in her veins. Ron had never kissed her like this. Eagerly, she slid her tongue against his lips. In turn, Marcus darted his own forward to explore her mouth. They stood in a snogging embrace on the bridge until a dog barking interrupted them. An elderly man walking his dog looked amused as his dog stopped barking at the low flying birds to sniff their shoes. "Excusez-moi. Torrence, allons-y."