They were first shown sharing a passionate kiss last month, amid a growing tension thanks to their conflicted feelings for each other.
And countless Coronation Street fans were left delighted on Wednesday evening, as they watched Rana Habeeb (Bhavna Limbachia) and Kate Connor (Faye Brookes) lock lips once again in a steamy scene.
Shortly after it was aired on the ITV show, fans took to Twitter in droves to express their joy, with one writing to the actresses: ‘Love u both so much @BhavnaLimbachia @Faye_Brookes Kate & Rana are meant to be together always n forever [sic].’
Second smooch: Rana Nazir (Bhavna Limbachia) and Kate Connor (Faye Brookes) were seen sharing a passionate kiss on Wednesday night’s episode of Coronation Street
‘Thank you @itvcorrie for giving me a reason to watch I love the relationship between Kate & Rana @Faye_Brookes @BhavnaLimbachia work brilliantly together,’ stated another on the popular micro-blogging site.
‘Will I ever get over this? No,’ wrote a third viewer, who later added of the moment: ‘Kate looking at Rana’s lips before she kisses her though. Art.’
The kiss took place in Rana’s kitchen – in the house which she shares with her fiancé Zeedan Nazir (Qasim Akhtar) and his grandmother Yasmeen (Shelley King).
Pucker up! Their first sizzling smooch came as a shock to Kate who had believed that Rana’s negative reaction to her relationship with Imogen was homophobia and the pair fell out
However, Kate soon pulled away upon realising what had happened – and quickly made her exit ahead of an unaware Zeedan walking into the room.
However, more than just a fleeing moment of passion, the kiss is expected to bring about a halt in proceedings when it comes to Rana’s imminent wedding.
Their first sizzling smooch came as a shock to Kate, who had believed that Rana’s negative reaction to her relationship with Imogen Pascoe (Melissa Johns) was based on homophobia, causing the pair to fall out.
Heating up: Rana’s romantic feelings for Kate continued to grow without her knowledge and she finally succumbs
While things went sour in their friendship during Kate’s romance with Imogen, the pair seemed to have made up and were back on good terms.
However, Rana’s romantic feelings for Kate continued to grow without her knowledge.
In a bid to ignore her desires, she even informed her fiancé Zeedan she wanted to try for a baby.
Surprising: A drunk Rana showed up at Kate’s house unexpectedly and shocked her with a kiss
And a drunk Rana showed at Kate’s house unexpectedly and shocked her with a kiss.
Rana also asked Kate if the waitress felt the same way about her as she did only to be met with a frosty reception.
Viewers will have to tune in to find out what unfolds and if the pair are embarking on a full-on affair.
Awkward: Rana also asked Kate if the waitress felt the same way about her as she did only to be met with a frosty reception