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#####Vigilante was pleased that Ayita did not seem terribly offended or upset that he was not immediately receptive to her suggestive words. That was very much a relief, as he did not know how he would handle her being upset over something that was such a delicate subject. It seemed that she was okay with waiting until things progressed further, if they did, and he was glad to know that they were on the same level with that. This is why he was surprised by her kiss. It was pleasant surprise, but he was most definitely surprised by her actions, which caused him to look at her curiously as she pulled back and walked away from him. If it had not taken him by such surprise, he would have kissed her back. His body wanted to respond, but his mind had not had the chance to.
#####It had been unexpected, but it had not been uncalled for, and it certainly had not been unpleasant. It pained him to know that she regretted kissing him. "No, Ayita. It is there; we both know that it is there. You have nothing to apologize for," he said softly, jade eyes settling on her lovely face. He still did not want to rush things, but he was glad that the first actual step had been taken. He stood from his seat at the table, crossing the room to rest his hands on her shoulders. "You have nothing to be sorry for," he repeated, voice kind and barely a whisper. In the back of his mind, though, he could only think that it should be him apologizing to her. She deserved so much more than someone like him, and at the very least, she deserved to know why he was not good for her, but he just could not tell her yet.