She shifted so she could give him a firm, tender, proper kiss. "Told you it was us. For us." She kissed him again, more lightly. "Won't leave you alone. One way or the other I'll be with you."

It was what would ultimately trip them up, she knew, but she couldn't leave him alone. She needed him, too. "You got through that. It's over." She groaned softly. "This is something new, but we're doing it together."