`` i 'd prefer to pay your way , since this is my idea , but i know how ... independent you are , so i 'd agree to you buying your own plane ticket . '' nodding , he kissed her carefully on the lips and then ran after the others . i had to pull our guys back from the tree line . his mouth came down on hers . carefully , he took a couple of strides , to judge how far down they went . she seemed interested enough in knowing what it was . 