His heart soared — or sort of burned — as their kiss deepened, Natty's arms around the young man's smaller figure, feeling sprightly fingers slide pleasingly through his hair.

Eventually, they broke apart. Natty's eyes were darkened as he gazed upon Winny with curiosity and attraction. "Kissing you makes me feel... young." He smiled slightly, and then went on to explain; "I know I mentioned I was married once, long ago. But I must confess... well, that's all there ever was. I'm quite new to all of this."