First Kiss

Nate walks you to your door after dinner, he leans in to kiss you. Lost in the moment, you lean forward as well to meet his lips, the taste of lobster still dances on his lips. The two tongues intertwine, passionately sliding and hugging each other.

The moment seems to last an eternity and ends too fast at the same time. As you move back, your gaze lingers on him right in his eyes and your own fill with lust. He either doesn’t notice your gaze or wants to take things slow. “Good night Carter, I’m glad you had a good time,” he smiles at you, then waves goodbye as he makes his way for the door. “Good night Nate, thanks for liking me,” you say, unsure if he heard the last words. You sneak back into the dorm, trying not to wake Miranda.

“Details! I need details, Carter!” Miranda leaps off her bed, questioning your night. “Ha-ha, he was a perfect gentleman, paid for dinner and even kissed me goodnight,” you wink at her, sharing the finer details. “Someone had a great night! Maybe your should take me to lunch tomorr-“ She stops her own words and looks down to the ground. “Carter…I…” She looks up at you with teary eyes.

“I know Miranda, but I… I’m a bit different…” You feel a lump in your throat. “Miranda, I’ve been hiding something and it doesn’t feel right anymore to keep this from you,” your vision gets blurry and tears run down your cheeks. You can’t look your friend in the eyes any longer. “I’m not a real girl.” Dizziness sets in, you feel nervous with what comes next.

How will she react? Will we be friends? Is my life just over now? Thoughts run through your head a mile a minute. Miranda just looks at you, silent as a ghost.