The kiss was sweet and simple. They lingered in that moment, almost as if it spoke more than either of them could really say. And though his response wasn't exactly what Emmeline could have hoped for, it was better than nothing. He'd at least responded and that was something. Though his lack of repeating the "l" word was a bit of a concern in her mind. She wasn't going to point it out and risk ruining the moment. She simply nodded in response and smiled at him. It would be enough in that moment. It would have to be.

"Now I'm not sure if I'll manage to survive the school year," she said softly, her lips pulling into a smirk at the thought.

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