He leaves his hand flat against her back as he lowers his head and trails a long, slow string of kisses along the neckline of her dress, from one shoulder down to the v-shaped point, back up to her other shoulder. He takes his time, noticing every small shift and movement she makes, enjoying the feel of her skin against his mouth.

Only once he reaches her shoulders again does he move, circling around behind her, kissing his way to the nape of her neck as he lifts his hand to pull her hair aside.