Kane led Lavinia out of the bar, avoiding X, and down the hallway. He stopped and looked at her, still holding onto her hand lightly. He inhaled.
"There's something I really want to tell you," he said. "I'm not going to let it sit inside me any longer, and I'm not going to just delay it anymore."
He bit his lip lightly and then released it almost instantly.
"Lavinia... I know we haven't known each other for very long, but I really enjoy spending time with you. Last night was one of the most fun things I've done in a long time and... well..."
He swallowed, afraid of what her response would be. He looked her in the eye.
