Dash's hand was gentle yet firm against Kel's cheek, telling her that he wouldn't allow her to move out of the way.
His short hot breaths made her lips feel feverish as his mouth drew closer to hers.
She wasn't afraid of the kiss nor was she excited. Mostly, she just felt odd. Her body was light and mind hazy. The events happening in front of her unfolded slowly yet didn't seem to be happening at all.
In the end, it wasn't Dash's lips, but his thumb that made contact with Kel's slightly ajar mouth.
"Haaa," he slumped over with a sigh, gingerly retracting his hand.
Kel sat frozen in place, waiting for time to catch up to her spinning mind.
"You should sleep here," Dash remarked, suddenly straightening up. "You won't be likely to get past them tonight anyway."
He stomped across the room to a door Kel hadn't noticed before and opened it.
"You can take the bed," he mumbled, gesturing to the dark room behind the door.
"Dash…"
"I'll sleep out here."
"Dash. What was that?"
