That sent Lee's heart into a frenzy, and she froze to process the request. Tyler was standing there in front of her, tall, strong, safe... He was safe. Letting a breath out, Ele nodded, but pointed to her cheek,

"Here, you can kiss me here."

Her voice came out small, breathy and unsure while her hands shook a little. 

[i]Safe. He is safe. He makes you safe.[/i]

Ele reminded herself in her mind, standing still for Tyler, uncertain of what to do.