Chris felt flattered, unsure of how to respond.

Lena smiled and lightly kissed his cheek. Her soft lips against his skin ignited a sudden rush of warmth within him, making his heart race.

Lately, he had an overwhelming sense of possessing her entirely. He recalled Zuko's words about "taking her out with a single shot".

Now, he understood the sentiment. The gun was loaded, but he struggled to restrain himself from acting on his desires.

Lena noticed his unease. "Hey, what's wrong?"

"What?" Chris looked into her crystal-clear eyes, his forehead glistening with sweat, and his kissed cheek flushed.

He couldn't tear his gaze away from her—his eyes were fixated solely on her. His breath quickened, and he quietly moved farther away from her to avoid embarrassing himself.

"Are you feeling okay, Chris?" Lena asked, concerned.

"Umm..." He admitted that a certain part of his body wasn't feeling too well.

"Can I help?" Lena offered.

secretly wishing she could "help" in more

pale and blush. She grew anxious. "Please, tell me, what's

a few deep breaths, then held her hand and planted a tender kiss close to her lips. "I...

"You..." Lena was surprised.

Chris said as

go shopping, you can pick

burst into laughter. "How did you know I didn't like the

it was my mom's choice from its extravagant

and Chris hugged Lena, savoring

asked cautiously, "Why do you support everything I

played with her hair, smiling gently. "Don't

I do," Lena replied as she nestled closer in his embrace, realizing she enjoyed

fond of Elijah, I

a beat. "I trust you" was the most significant phrase in the world. Lina had told her the

up in her eyes as she closed them, feeling the

moment, she felt like the luckiest

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