[ It's almost funny to her how so much circles back around to kissing between them, these days. If you'd asked her a few months ago if she ever thought she'd be overcome with the urge to constantly be kissing anyone, she'd have balked at the idea. But so much of her has come alive since she and Ben began this journey. ]

You don't have to ask every time. I'm just asking for a lead up. Touch my side before going for the boob, something like that.

[ She murmurs against his lips, words punctuated by pauses to press her lips a little more meaningfully against his. Talking while also kissing, another skill she's been exercising more. ]