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.

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

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

hand and planted a tender kiss close to her lips. "I...

"You..." Lena was surprised.

from my mom," Chris said as he placed the diamond ring

go shopping, you can pick one you

did you know I didn't like the

could tell it was

filled the room, and

cautiously, "Why do

played with her hair, smiling

closer in his

of Elijah, I trust you," Chris

skipped a beat. "I trust you" was the most significant phrase

she closed them, feeling the warmth of his

moment, she felt like the luckiest person in the

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