He was slow on the draw and did not realize his lips were still on hers until he subconsciously swallowed his saliva. He immediately pulled himself back to keep a distance from her. It was then he noticed her shoulders shaking from her crying.
His eyes lingered on her before he looked down. He noticed her hands gripping the sheet so tightly that her finger joints were bulging. Her body was tense and, even though she tried to suppress her fear and resentment, her feelings were obvious.
It felt as though something heavy was pressing on his chest, making it uncomfortably tight. He was sad, and his sexual desire had gone completely. He pressed his lips together and then moved his eyes back on her face.
