Aisha thought that after giving him that deep kiss, Cassius would finally let go of his sulking and answer her. Instead, his eyes softened, a faint smile tugging at his lips as he reached up and stroked her hair.
The tenderness of the gesture startled her, but she didn't pull away, if anything, she leaned into his touch like a contented cat, her small ears twitching from how soothing it felt.
"It seems my little kitten has really grown."
Cassius finally murmured fondly, brushing his fingers through her dark strands.
"Usually, I'm the one stealing kisses from you, sneaking them when you least expect it. And usually, you're far too shy to do more than pout or scold me."
"But tonight...you were the one to start it. You kissed me, boldly. And after starting it, you went wild, like you always do, clinging and kissing like you never want to stop."
Her cheeks turned pink at his teasing observation, but she raised her chin proudly, folding her arms across her small chest.
