barnacles on the container ship of consciousness

Her heart was beating so fast, and she just couldn't slow it down. For a moment, time stood still and the rest of the world was forgotten. She could tell him right now; let it all out with no regrets. His gaze captured hers and her lips parted, but she was too stunned for the words to come out. He grinned, but before she could return it, she found herself on her back. She blinked as she realized their positions had been reversed, their noses still pressed together. She thought maybe he would kiss her, but in the next moment, he was inviting her to hunt. Hunt? No, kiss! She gave out a breathless chuckle as he gave her a challenge. And then, as if he had read her mind earlier, he kissed her. Sure, it was quick, but it was still a kiss!

She grinned like a fool as he ran off. She rolled to her side, her gaze watching him for a moment before she realized she was supposed to be going after him. In a flurry, she was up on her paws and running after him. If he'd kiss her again, she'd let him win. She'd give anything for another chance of that!