"Seeing as I'm going to start smelling like the worst part of a back alley any minute now?" Nick finished for her, eyes twinkling with the smile.

He kept his hand in hers since she made no move to pull it away and decided to really go for the reckless thing. He brought her hand up and brushed a feather light kiss above her knuckles. "I'd rather wait until I'm not borderline offensive. Might even score a second dance if I do."