Their lips touched. Kristen kissed back a little. It was tender and warm. The two just shared each other. Appreciated each other. It might have been the least adventurous kiss of the night so far. It also might have been the hottest.

Emma enthusiastically pressed her mouth to Kristen's. Kristen tentatively tasted back. It was an honest kiss. Ashley may have been kidding around, but it really was love. They pulled away, both a little starry eyed.

"Wow," Ashley said.

"See, not so bad," Sam said.

Kristen just smiled dreamily. But she stopped betting kisses.

*

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