She was surprised, and the vague fears that had been lingering at the back of her mind loosened and removed their claws, set free on a cleansing and mind clearing breeze. Really the only thing it left behind in that icepick mind was him. Definitely not a bad thing.

Her mouth moved under his, her arms lifting bring her hands to his face, and then over the back of his neck, where they played circles over his skin and muscles.