It's Normal For Actors To Improvise
Evelina gathered her breath, her thoughts included, preparing herself for whatever they would say.
To be frank, she had no excuse herself!
Bloody bats, she just kissed West!
For a vampire, it should not be that big of an issue. But she was still taking in the fact that she did it in front of a large crowd. Their audience!
Yet it did not feel like that. It was like they were the only ones on stage, his smell intoxicating her and his eyes pulling her closer. When his lips touched hers, it gave her a sense of comfort, assurance.
Granted, it was not the best kiss ever.
But she did not focus on the softness or roughness of his lips, nor did she let herself dawn on whatever he tasted like.
That… or she had already expected him to be delicious, who was she even kidding. And her expectations were met!