After that second kiss, Adrien opened his eyes and found Val's again - dark like night sky, yet starred with wonder and joy. They returned to each other for one more kiss, and then for one more again; and for another - gently, yet not without hunger, Val pushed through Adrien's lips for their tongues to meet, sliding warm onto each other, each lost in the other's dance. When it was completed, Adrien could only stare into Val's eyes - changed. Something within had melted away. The softness of Val's mouth still shone on his own. He knew he would treasure that feeling for as long as he lived.