"I hope it'll be more than a Christmas present just this year." Francis smiled, "and as for shouting it off the Astronomy tower, we'll have to drop by and do just that, I reckon." His smile pulled at the very edges of his face, and he risked touching noses with her,
"Dear Merlin, I want to kiss you." He managed through gritted teeth in a quiet voice.

Letting go of her waist, and seizing her hand instead, Francis twirled Gabrielle enthusiastically, suggesting they rejoin the dancing. He could dance all night with this woman, and he would dance all his life with her if he had his way.