She'd probably been aiming for his cheek; but at the last moment, unknowingly, he turned his face to hers, and the kiss landed beside his mouth. He sat stock still for a moment, stunned or grappling. Then, his eyes on her lips, he slowly reached up his fingertips to touch her cheek. Started to lean forward again.

No, don't.

He stopped again, like someone had frozen a holoimage. For the first time in years, not knowing what to do next.