C1099 Kiss

I began to kiss her again, and she seemed to wake up with a start, and suddenly pushed me away, her face a mask of pain and confusion, her eyes an unspeakable look of fear.

I looked at her, and she looked at me, her eyes full of pure fear.

"I'm sorry." Her lips moved slightly.

I lowered my head, suddenly ashamed.

"I understand. I understand. However … "No." she continued softly