Seth smiled, and then took her into his arms. "I had a wonderful time as well," Seth replied. "The best." He paused for a moment, then said, "Don't worry, we will find out who the intruder was and what's going on."
Briana lowered her eyes away from his. "I'm not worried. Besides, I can protect myself ... and you, too."
Seth laughed once, and knew that she was probably right. Then he pulled her close against his chest. "Briana ..." he breathed as his lips lightly brushed her hair.
"Yes?" Briana's breath was coming faster within her chest, lost in another world with Seth.
"Briana," Seth continued again. "I've never met anyone like you. You're so beautiful and strong ..." His voice trailed off as her lips met his. His lips brushed hers tenderly, a gentle caress, delicate, a first love
