[that's an invitation if Mars ever saw one, and there's absolutely no hesitation in the way he responds, head tilting to the side and tongue sliding past Lily's lips to draw him deeper into the kiss, curling and exploring territory that's become a little more familiar in the past week. his hand wanders as well, grasping lightly at Lily's and lacing their fingers together before he raises Lily's arm above his head and pins is soundly against the mattress]

[there's a flicker of excitement on Mars's end of the bond as well, mingling with Lily's, amplifying it ever so slightly. it's tempered by the fondness and affection they were sharing earlier, of course. . . because even when things get a little more heated, that aspect of Mars's feelings cannot be drowned out]