Thomas was still holding onto the box and he regretted that because it meant that he couldn't reach out and hold Krem during the kiss. He leaned into that kiss as best he could and sighed when it was over.

Thomas had found that kissing, as new as it was, was something he enjoyed doing it. It made him shiver but it made him warm too. It was a sensation he'd grown to like.

"Hey, shank," Thomas returned, licking his lips and grinning. "How are you? You avoided those animals, I hope?"