Elizabeth has no intention of taking tonight any further. It's their first "date" – the three that were interrupted don't count – and they agreed to move slowly as they adjust from being friends and leaders to… something else.

It's late, quiet. John's lips touch hers, awkward at first because they're not used to each other this way, but then he tilts his head, one hand cupping the back of her neck, and she can't resist sliding her tongue out to tease his lips. He makes a sound in the back of his throat and pulls her closer.

Elizabeth invites him in.

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