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.