TASK DEFINITION: In this task you are given a sentence. You must judge whether the main verb of the sentence is in present or past tense. Label the instances as "Present" or "Past" based on your judgment. If there is no verb in the given text, answer "Present".
PROBLEM: Seconds ticked past, each of them looking at the other as if for the first time.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: He releases my hand and strolls to the front of me, deliberately skimming me from head to toe.

SOLUTION: Present

PROBLEM: " Of course he loves you... I love you too.

SOLUTION:
Present