Andrea's cheeks flushed with a mixture of shyness and fondness as she looked into Lucas's eyes. She took a moment to collect her thoughts, her gaze softening with affection.

"Lucas, it's not that I didn't like the kiss," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper. "In fact, I loved it. It's just that I've been feeling... shy about it. It was such an intense and beautiful moment for me, and I didn't know how to put it into words."

A flicker of relief washed over Lucas's features, a small ...