She’d asked him for self-defense tips. He’d always assumed she’d known how to use it, but the fact she’s asked wither means she’s in need of a refresher, or that he’s wrong.
He’s taught her how to escape multiple holds, how to hurt her attacker enough to give time for escape — how to raise the alarm throughout all of these methods. Now, they’ve descended into play-fighting and they’re both smiling. LAUGHING. It’s ended with him atop her, hands wrapped loosely - never tightly - around her tiny wrists.
“Yeah? S’pose it does.” Grins Frank, blue-green eyes meeting hers in a playful challenge. Use what I taught you. He wants to tease but leaves that for her to discern. Instead, Frank takes a moment to admire her for what she is - damn beautiful - and leans in until their lips meet in a slow, tender kiss – one that he’s always reserved for her.