"I really want to kiss you, but…" He licked his lips nervously. "I fear that you won't like it. I fear that you will reject me. Tell me, kitten… can I kiss you?"
"You asked me not to leave you…", she whispered in a shaky voice. "You said that we will be together forever. I am scared, Damon… I don't know what to do without you. I need you to wake up. Wake up…"