Laugh. “You’re a darling. I’m going to kiss you again. That’ll be all right?”
“Sure, I guess so.”
“You really liked it.”
“A little.”
“Don’t keep moving away like that! I’ll think you hate me. You just said we were friends.”
“Yes, but....”
“Comfortable?”
“Yes, but....”
“There now, I won’t bother you any more if you’ll only show that you trust me. Darling!”
The fire smolders, unnoticed.