You couldn't stand it anymore. It was that simple.

After years of being friends, specifically since you were kids, Colin and you developed mutual feelings, and there was obviously an undeniable attraction that you both ignored, even though everyone around you knew it.

Finally, when he saw you debuting and dancing with all those suitors, he realized he wanted you all to himself and couldn't stand seeing you with anyone else. You talked it over but came to the conclusion that you couldn't have a relationship hidden from others. You were a lady; you had a reputation to maintain.

Yet here you were, kissing Colin passionately when he walked you to the door of your house just to get you out safe and sound. One thing led to another, and you had your fingers tangled in his hair as you tried to climb the stairs unnoticed.