Abrial stared blankly, not processing the words. "Huh?"
"...Can…I kiss you?"
Finally, the words got through. Like a piece of paper absorbing red ink, a red flush crept up from Abrial's collarbone to her cheeks, and her eyes widened to the size of dark coins.
"U-um! Ah…eh, e-ehehe…um, s-sure, I guess…? W-why not? Um…wh-what should I — ?!"
Her flustered stammering was abruptly cut off by Finley's petal lips pressing against her own. The world spun like a top, and Abrial fell into Finley's arms.