Jace smirked. "No, I won't drag it out," he said quietly. He looked away from her, and thought for a moment. He wasn't sure if she'd like him afterwards, but he didn't care. He shrugged to himself, and turned back to her.

"And no, Kayla," he said. "You do not have to beg me." He said this in all seriousness as he studied her. She was a pretty girl, he thought. He took a breath, and prepared himself for the worst as he leaned over and kissed her. This time, it was gentle and tender.