Make it a quick one

As much as you would like to stay and talk with Melody, trying to get a read on her, you truly do need a shower. You feel uncomfortably sticky, and the sweat you had worked up is beginning to smell ripe.

Standing up, you turn to face Melody. She currently has an indecipherable expression on her face, and her eyes have a strange look to them. Sadness? Disappointment?

"I'm just gonna hop in the shower real quick; I'll be right back."

Before she can reply, you lean down and briefly brush your lips against hers. It's not a lustful kiss; the contact between the pair of you barely lasts for more than a moment before you pull away.

As you stand back up, you can see that her eyes have changed; what was once a conflicted swirl of emotions has been replaced by one of pleasantly shocked surprise. Seemingly taken aback by your actions, Melody struggles to rally her thoughts.

"Jack? I, uhh...."

Giving the stunned redhead a nervous smile, you turn your back on her.

"I won't be long."

You can almost feel Melody's gaze on your body as you disappear into the bathroom, and you desperately hope that you hadn't just fucked everything up.