Jessie's voice dropped, and Axell leaned in. He reached out, gently tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear, flashing a grin.

He didn't explain but she caught on slowly. Her cheeks flushed. "Not bad."

His voice softened too. "Just ‘not bad'? I guess I have to step up my game to make a real impression."

With that, he planted a peck near her lips.

The tender moment lasted a couple of seconds. When he pulled back, they locked eyes in silence.