caress

caress (http://definr.com/caress)

     n : a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it);
         "he showered her with caresses"; "soft music was a fond
         caress"; "the caresses of the breeze played over his
         face"
     v : touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner: "He
         caressed her face"; "They caressed in the back seat of
         the taxi"