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.

mustered a smile, secretly wishing she could "help" in more

pale and blush. She

a tender kiss close to her lips. "I... I think you're right.

"You..." Lena was surprised.

as a gift from my mom," Chris said as he

shopping, you can pick one you

laughter. "How did you know I didn't

it was my mom's choice from

the room, and Chris hugged Lena, savoring

asked cautiously, "Why do you support everything

her hair, smiling gently.

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

even though I'm not fond of Elijah, I trust you,"

trust you" was the most significant phrase in the

as she closed them, feeling the warmth of his

felt like the luckiest person in the

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