"So you've really never kissed anyone before?"
"Not a soul."
"No way. That's insane! I almost don't believe it."
"Well, it's true, whether you believe or not."
"I mean, I believe you...it's just uncommon, to say the least."
Silence.
[pause]
"...Soooo...may I kiss you?"
"Uh, no? I mean, it's okay. I mean, well, we're both chewing gum anyway..."
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He got up, took a nearby plate into which we both spat out our gum. Trident Citrus Splash. We laughed a little at the silliness of it all.
It was dark.
He leaned over me and wrapped his strong arms around my waist. I flinched, nervous, excited, and scared. In the dark, I could hardly make out his lovely almond-colored eyes.
Gently, he pressed his lips against mine...
