She knew why he wasn't kissing her, but Aria had to keep herself from kissing Ben right out there in the middle of the square. Putting her arms around Ben, Aria smiled brightly and her fingers through his hair.
"Don't make me wait too long, Benjamin," She said in a low voice, laying her head on his shoulder, her forehead pressed against his neck,
"I love my home, my family, and my friends, but I can't stay here much longer... Not after knowing you."