It's when he feels the release of tension through her body that Z feels like screaming in triumph; sure, his heart is beating a mile a second, and not just because of the kiss, but also because of everything it implies and everything it changes. They're in public, and it's the most terrifying thing Z has ever done in his life, it feels like, and he's been in jail.

Still, he doesn't pull away when she moves closer, instead holds her tighter, and kisses her deeper, letting out a tiny noise before he reaches down and wraps an arm around her hips, pulling her up into his arms, lifting her off of the ground.