[It surprises him, but not in a bad way at all. He kisses her back almost immediately, doesn't question it, doesn't think at all about how this might be weird for her or his counterpart afterward.
She's not perfect, but neither is he, and she deserves so much more than what she's gotten. He loves her, and it's good to know that she's still capable and confident and willing to live with her choices.
His next move is cautious, not wanting to overstep here while still wanting to be closer, so his hand settles gently on her hip and deepens the kiss a little, suggesting rather than pushing.]
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She's not perfect, but neither is he, and she deserves so much more than what she's gotten. He loves her, and it's good to know that she's still capable and confident and willing to live with her choices.
His next move is cautious, not wanting to overstep here while still wanting to be closer, so his hand settles gently on her hip and deepens the kiss a little, suggesting rather than pushing.]