The snow was falling, as usual, and I was depressed. It was the holidays, and as of a week ago, I was spending them by myself. I had just broken up with my boyfriend of a year and was not looking forward to the upcoming weeks. Oh well , I sighed and resigned myself to gift shopping alone. As I walked through the mall I was painfully aware of all the people who had someone. "hmmmm maybe that Grinch had the right idea" I muttered under my breath. While, wallowing in self pity, something I suggest everyone try at least one time, I wasn't looking where I was going and bumped into someone, dropping what I was carrying as well as what the other person was carrying. "Oh my God , I'm so sorry..." I fumbled and then trailed off when I saw who it was that I had hit. The look of recognition twinkled in his eyes.
"Samantha?" he said hesitantly. I smiled and said " Hey Tim. How ya been?"
Now before I get any further into my story, I suppose I need to tell you about Tim. About ten years ago, I was in junior high , and I met this guy. He went to my best friends school and to say the least, I adored him and he me. But, as young people tend to do, I was hurt by something that he did and wouldn't let it go. So, we parted on rocky ground and hadn't seen nor spoken to one another since.
"I'm doing great. And you? It's been awhile." he replied.
"Yes it has and I'm breathing." I laughed. He asked me what was wrong and I told him. " Well , he must not be smart to let you go, I always thought I was pretty stupid to let things happen between us like they did."
"Me to... Well it was good to see you again." I said. As I started to turn away, Tim grabbed my arm.
"Hey, I was wondering if you'd like to get some dinner with me tonight." he asked hesitantly. I had nothing better to do, and it was good to see him again so with a smile I said "Yeah that'd be great." We arranged to meet at a restaurant we both knew well and left to go get ready. For some reason I had butterflies and the beginnings of a tingling in my groin. What was wrong with me?
As I stepped into the restaurant lobby, Tim caught my eye and just stared. I was wearing a leather skirt with knee high boots, a halter top with a leather jacket. I looked hot and I knew it. But dam if he didn't look good to. We had to struggle to break the trance that we were in looking at one another and the waitress showed us to our table. Dinner went well and we talked about what we had been doing the past ten years and about old friends. It was wonderful, and I remembered instantly why I had fallen for him in the first place. I saw in his eyes that he felt the same way. As he walked me to my car, I was sad that the night was over. I dug around my purse for my keys, taking longer than I needed, wanting to drag out the inevitable. As I lifted them out of my purse, Tim pushed me against the door and kissed me. I wrapped my arms around his neck and returned it. I felt his tongue run along my lips and I parted them wanting to feel his tongue on mine. It was a soft, sweet , slow kiss that had me on fire by the time he pulled away. My hand instantly went to my mouth, and I stood there stunned, as did he. That was not was I was expecting.
"I .. uh...Wow" Tim stammered.
"I was thinking that same thing" I managed before he kissed me again. In our own little world we did not see the people walking by until someone began clapping. Embarrassed we looked up, giggled and looked at one another.
"Do you wanna come to my place?" he asked nervously.
"uh huh" I managed. I put my keys away and followed him to his car.
On the drive we were quiet. I was thinking oh my God what am I doing? What if he doesn't like my body? What if I'm not any good? Ya know, typical worries. I hope that was on his mind to. We pulled into the parking lot of his apartment building. Well, it was really a townhouse and it was beautiful. He opened my door and took my hand, helping out of the car. As I stood up , he put his arm around my waist and we headed for the door. As he opened the door he turned to me and asked " Are you sure?" I answered my taking his hand and pulling him inside. I stood there stunned. It was even more beautiful inside.
"Did you do this yourself?" I asked in shock.