He really liked kissing her.

Well, that was certainly better than "I wanted to kiss you". A flicker of a smile briefly crossed her face, before it was replaced with one of incredulity as he spoke his NEXT words. Come back... to him? Erm. No one's ever said that before. It was like it was a whole different Orlando, except that it was the same Orlando and Ryden found that she quite liked this version of him.

Which was why she didn't frown. Anyone else would have gotten shouted at.

Her blush, which had abated slightly, deepened again. To be honest, she'd kind of figured he'd liked her. People don't just kiss - KISS, it was still weird - other people without liking them. Well, they do, but Orlando didn't seem to be that sort of person.

"I, er... Does this mean you're my boyfriend?" Ryden found herself saying, to her great surprise. She hadn't planned on that. She'd planned on telling him that she kind of perhaps might maybe like him too. And liked him kissing her. Even if it was in front of the entire school and faculty. Actually, especially if it was in front of them.

Even before he replied, an unbidden smile formed itself on her face. There was no controlling infectious smiles.