How Theora managed to return to the dorm without any of her roommates questioning her burning cheeks and guilty expression, she wasn't sure. She sped through her shower and jumped into bed, her heart still beating like a drum in her chest, but remained awake long after they turned off the lights. It was like her brain wouldn't stop replaying the scene of her kiss on the training mat, over and over. Theora had kissed before. She and Danell had tested it when they were younger and curious, and they had realized their options were limited. Technically, Danell had been her first kiss, but the experience was so underwhelming it felt barely notable. It was just a shy peck, soft and awkward and forgettable. Reylan had kissed her in a very memorable way. She caressed her lower lip with her index f
