"You're welcome." Came Sisse's response as she followed him inside. She liked how her name sounded from his lips, would she ever be able to hear it again without thinking of what happened? She doubted it.

"Good night, Lester." She was sure her words were filled with the gentle mix of shock of emotions she had felt since he had kissed her, a fondness she couldn't explain. But before she could say or do anything foolish - or anyone could find them - Sisse slipped up the stairs to her dormitory, grateful that no one was there to see the broad grin on her lips.