Shawn had already wrapped his arms around her waist and lowered his head to find her lips.

"The kids are watching..." she reminded him softly.

"They'll close their eyes," he replied.

With that, Shawn's lips met hers, drowning out her words.

Nearby, Joshua covered Nicole's eyes. "No peeking!" he warned. Nicole also covered Joshua's eyes from behind. "No peeking for you either!" The siblings covered each other's eyes tightly.

They were silent. At first, Joshua and Nicole stood still, not mo