It's an interesting romantic tension we see here. Dominic did what most men would do though. That sense of insecurity usually builds up when a partner is getting to comfortable around a gender of the opposite sex. I love the Incorporation of the Jujitsu in your story: the black belts and blue belts. I guess I just learnt something extra today.

I enjoyed the read, and eagerly anticipated the next scene before getting there. The suspense gradually rose, keeping my my eyes and hearts wide open to various possibilities.