Megan's movement froze for a moment as she found Theo's face just inches away, her lips almost brushing against his. However, just as Megan was about to lean in for the kiss, Theo deftly turned his head, avoiding the impending kiss. His fingers, too, slipped from her grasp with a gentle but resolute ease.
Feeling Theo's withdrawal, Megan opened her eyes, her embarrassment was visible, a flash of panic crossing her gaze. But quickly, she managed to muster a smile, even though it was a bitter one. Megan tried to mask her awkwardness with a light-hearted tone, "You're the first man to ever dodge a kiss from me." Her voice was almost a whisper, hiding the sting of rejection.
