"You heard that?" asked Nick, pulling away from Serafina slightly to look at her face. Serafina nodded.

"I heard everything," she whispered, becoming shy. Serafina shut her eyes for a moment, readying herself for what she was going to do. She put her hands gently on both sides of Nick's face and kissed him. Nick's heart leapt with joy as he felt her soft lips on his. He pulled her closer as the kiss grew longer. They pulled apart at the same time, Serafina resting her head on his shoulder. Nick rubbed her back, hoping to warm her and take away her pain.