So here is an excerpt from my WIP, If My Heart Could Speak. It is a medieval, set in the 1100’s, England. To set it up, you need to know that the heroine, Jocelyn, has escaped from a convent as a boy, was rescued along the way by a knight, Malcolm, and became his squire for a tournament he was traveling to. He found out her gender, but due to circumstances I won’t share now, kept the secret. Later, when more than one secret is revealed, they are forced to wed, albeit reluctantly. There are more twists that come, but you will just have to wait and read about it years from now when I get published. π
So in this scene, Malcolm and Jocelyn have been out riding and have returned to the castle stables.
βWill you be at supper, my lord?β Jocelyn bit her lip, knowing that she begged. He had not taken supper in the hall the past few days and she wanted him to know she had noticed the slight.
Lifting her down from the horse, he paused, holding her close, not releasing his grip on her waist. βDo you want me there?β
She glanced away from his questioning gaze, distracted by the warmth of his hands. βYou need not come if you find it tedious.β
Malcolm caught her face with his hand and turned it toward his own. Her breath caught as he leaned down, his lips hovering over hers. Heart hammering in her chest, Jocelyn struggled for breath, waiting for the warmth of his lips upon hers. His roughened cheek brushed hers as those lips, which should have claimed her own, whispered in her ear instead. βYou, my lady, are anything but tedious.β
Jocelyn swallowed hard and tried not to feel so bereft when he dropped his hands, stepped back, and gave her a small bow.
βI thank you for a most enjoyable ride,β he said, leaving her in the hands of his capable guardsman.
Jocelyn took a deep breath and watched Malcolmβs tall, broad form walk purposefully down the bailey. My, but he muddled her head into confusion. Just days ago she had fought against his kiss and yet today, well, today she was of a mind to be kissed senseless.
So there you go. My “almost” kissing scene. I love the tension before the actual kiss. It is almost better than full blown kiss. Almost. π
Ooo, love it! I put up an almost kiss scene too. π
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Great scene and great idea about the kissing blogfest. It's so fun checking out everyone's contribution. π
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There is genius in you near kiss. I love it. Thanks for this kissing day it's great fun and I get to visit a ton of brilliant blogs. I'll be following a long with yours.
Warm regards,
Simon.
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Wonderful scene Sherrinda. That clip from bones is hilarious.
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Awesome tension *sizzle*!!
Thanks so much for getting the festival going! I heard about it through Elle and had to join the fun.
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Okay, there is no way I can comment to you guys individually AND read all your awesome posts today! As it is, I am behind and am trying to cook and get ready to host a party tonight! I will DEFINITELY be staying up late tonight to read all of your kissing scenes. I never dreamed this would take off like it has and it has been soooo much fun! Thank you all! I going to go read and swoon some more. π
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I think the tension before the kiss is often better, too!
Thanks for doing this, Sherrinda.
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I loved that episode of Bones–and it was so fantastic to see the clip again!
And your scene is great, too! I love almost-kissing scenes. π
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oooooooh I love the almost kiss! I think it's something that most girls (and some guys I'm sure) can definitely relate to!
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Not to fret about wanting/not wanting to be kissed. Consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds, Jocelyn!
For some reason the chewing her lip part reeled me in.
And…Jocelyn is one of my favorite names, ever.
This project is so much fun. I found out about it through Simone, and now I am happily bouncing from one kiss to the next, little fly on the wall that I seem to be!
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Lots of tension. Nice. There's no doubt these two are a love match.
Blessings,
Susan π
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*Sighs* I do love a good almost kiss. And yours was fabulous. Makes me want to read more! Thanks for hosting this event. I've had so much fun reading everyone's kissing scenes today:)
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I love all things medieval, so this was just AWESOME. I'm dying to read more about Jocelyn and Malcolm (and I already have a literary crush on him). Great job!
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This was probably the greatest almost-kiss scene I've ever read. How steamy!
Thanks for thinking this up, it was so much fun to do. π
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Wow. Your scene was great. And I think it is high time I start watching Bones! What have I been missing? SRSLY!
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Whew! You know, I am such a hopeless romantic. I love tension. I love excitement. I love the kissing.
Thank you so much for this opportunity to let us writers flaunt our kissing scenes!
xoxox
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I love this scene, I love this style of writing, and the time period is my absolute favorite!
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:::sigh::: I love medievals. Can't wait to read this one when it's complete!
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Sweeet! Sucks to be her! π Wow!
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Great tension in this scene, too. Nice! And thanks for making this event happen for all of us!
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Oh goodness! The Bones link won't open! Was it a temp link? Now that more and more of us have found out about National Kissing Day a little late, can we do another scene? I'm following now…and will be ready next time!
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Thanks for making the Kissing Day Blogfest happen!
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