She really liked Bennett a lot. With that in mind, Claudia found herself smiling into the kiss.

Claudia's legs felt weak when Bennett released her from his embrace. She leaned against him. Her breaths came in short gasps as she tried to steady herself.

The flames had already burned out, Leaving only a faint glow on the sand. Claudia watched as the Last embers flickered and died. Her heart slowly calmed back to normal after the intensity of the moment.

Bennett gently smoothed her hair, and then after a while, he asked, “Shall we go back?"

Claudia's face was flushed as if she had been drinking. "Okay," she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.