Forbidden Taste [Color of Love]

"Can I kiss you?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
Maria's breath hitched slightly, her gaze locked onto his. "Yes," she replied, her voice soft yet steady.
With that simple affirmation, Alex closed the distance, capturing her lips in a gentle, tentative kiss. It was as if the universe had aligned, the world around them fading into a blur of colors and sounds. The kiss was sweet and exploratory, a mingling of their emotions, hopes, and fears.
When they finally pulled away, both breathless, Maria looked up at him with wide eyes, a smile breaking across her face. "Wow," she said, her cheeks flushed. "That was... incredible."
"Yeah, it really was," Alex replied, feeling a rush of exhilaration. "I've wanted to do that for a long time."
Maria chuckled softly, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. "Me too. I was just scared to ruin what we had."
"Trust me, I think this only makes it better," Alex said, his confidence growing.