He couldn't help but smile when he suddenly got Stephanie-crushed. He wrapped his arms around her and held her as tightly as he could. The rose paper crinkled again. He didn't really care.

He kissed her back with as much longing as this hellish week had given him.

He chuckled at her comment on his appearance. "I have to. Meeting the world's sexiest Spanish señorita. And these are for you."

He finally remembered to give her the red roses.