He locked her lower lip between his and kissed her, then her upper lip, before he dived into her mouth. As their lips met for the first time, it was a strange feeling for Sharon, as she had never kissed before. He gently placed his hand on the lower part of her back, drawing her closer, inviting her to respond. In sync with his lead, she mirrored his actions and returned the kiss, letting her tongue move with his in a fluid dance. Their first kiss was tender, a delicate dance of exploration and discovery, a proof of the magic that existed in the simplest of touches. Brandon had bared his emotions through that kiss, hoping that it would be the key to unlock Sharon's heart. In that moment, as their foreheads gently touched, Sharon almost had a change of heart. The kiss felt so special,