The doctor had left Melissa with a subtle kiss, he had liked her proximity, he had liked the feeling and flavor of her lips, soft and sweet like cotton candy against his. But he had also left before going any further, leaving his good night subtle kiss lingering on her lips. He had decided to leave, before he could do something that his mind and his body was so ready to do.
It wasn't the time, yet. It was too soon, he had gotten closer to her, to test the waters, to see if she had any feelings for him. And he was right, the move had paid off. But he will not push anything, he will let it flow, like water, like a river. Melissa needed someone who could take care of her in the most delicate ways, and he was no animal. That was the only difference between him and his rivals. He will treat her like the most delicate flower that she was.