Just another day in paradise (Reese)

[Kristen Simms]

Kristen tilted her head slightly. What in the world was he thinking? In all honesty she was a little nervous. Of course he could be just joking around with her. After all, what serious reason would he have? This was one of those moments that caused her to wonder.

She wanted to know what was going on in his head. It couldn't be what she thought it could be. There was no way. What else could it be? She couldn't think of any possibility unless of course he was going to make some sort of joke, but the way his facial expression didn't really make sure believe he was joking.

"What is your reason," she asked curiously.

[Reese Denton]

She tilted her head and his heart rate doubled because it was like she knew exactly what he was thinking, and instinctively? He tilted his head to the other side, just so.

She was killing him with that innocent act, even if he loved it, too.

Gryffindor was courageous. Insane, stupid bravery. Dumb luck. He was hoping for all of the above when he jumped on his chance- leaning forward, pressing his lips hard against hers, threading his fingers through her hair, and praying for the best.

[Kristen Simms]

For a few moments Kristen heard her heart beating in her ears. She had no idea what his reason could be. For a spilt second she thought he was going to mock her in some way, but then again his facial expressions and body language didn't agree with that thought. Another idea started going through he mind but all of a sudden all thought stopped.

There was no way this was happening. She was daydreaming right? It took her a quick moment to react because it took her by surprise. Kristen leaned in to him and placed her hand on his cheek. This was what she had honestly wanted for a long time. For the moment it didn't matter alarm bells were going off in her mind. She was surprised and a little confused.

After what seemed like one of the longest moments, Kristen pulled back just slightly to catch her breath. Her natural instinct was to run, but she remembered that Reese called her out on doing that a lot and she promised she wouldn't anymore. She took a look at him. "T-t-this isn't a joke, is it," she couldn't help but ask. "This is your reason I should spend more time with you?" There was a seriousness and a vulnerable tone to her questions as she spoke softly and shyly.

[Reese Denton]

"It's not a joke," Reese replied in all seriousness. He teased her, often relentlessly, but he would never tease her like this. It would have been cruel, and Reese was not a cruel guy. Immature at times, yes, but never mean.

His own heart was beating hard. He was nervous. He wanted her to say something, anything, but this hesitation without knowing how she reacted was killing him. He wasn't confident enough to shake this.

He would be crushed if she laughed at him.

But even if she didn't, where did they go from here? He forced that thought away. They weren't to needing go figure that out yet.

"Good enough reason?" He finally asked.

[Kristen Simms]

Blood was pounding in her ears and her thoughts seemed all scattered. This was her first kiss and it was everything she thought it would be. It was completely unplanned and unexpected and it was with the guy she had a crush on since first year. She was nervous and she wanted to say something but she wasn't sure what she should say.

Of course it was a good enough reason. She felt like she was breathing a little heavier than normal and it was almost making her feel light headed. Kristen raised her hand and placed it on his cheek just as he asked if it was a good enough reason. She also felt like a girl who wanted to just giggle, but now was not the time for that. "I think you're pretty good at convincing," she replied before pressing her lips against his again.