She raised her eyes to met his. She saw something in his eyes, something he usually not permit anyone to see. She got closer to him. She stepped into his personal space. She embraced him, circling his waist, he was surprised, but he knew he wanted that for quite some time now. He closed his arms around her. She buried her face in his torso, he took her face, raising it and lowering his lips to meet hers. After a heartbeat or two, she kissed him back. Slowly at first, passionately at last.