Mind Freeze, you don't get the chance.

Tommy breaks the kiss, and stares into your eyes. He brings his hand up to stroke your cheek gently, “Remember when you said you love a man that knows what he wants?”

The kiss had made you breathless, and you just nod your head while biting your lip.

“Well, I know what I want.” He kisses you with the same intensity as a moment ago. You find yourself wanting the kiss to never end. The world could end right now, and you’d die happy. He breaks this kiss as well, and you moan disappointedly, “I want you. Somehow, some way, forever.”

Mel squeaks from beside you, “Oh my God! Tommy…you two are way too young to be…oh my God!”

Tommy, not breaking eye contact, just smiles as you stare at him. “I don’t care Mel.” he brings his lips to yours again.

“Well, isn’t this sweet?” A voice says from above you. You all jump to see Mrs. Cleft standing in her yard, peering over the fence. “You know Tommy, Joy, I really didn’t believe that you two were dating.”

Your breath catches in your throat. You fear, yes fear that she’ll forbid Tommy from…wait…what? You search inward for a second, and yes. You do fear that you’ll never see Tommy again. Implausible of course since you were neighbors, and going to the same college…but the fear is there, and it brings a tear to your eye. Your lip quivers as you try to think of something to say, something to do, but you dwell on the fact that this could very well be the end of a relationship that you just realized you wanted. Perhaps needed.

Mrs. Cleft continues talking though, “But I’ve been watching now for the past five minutes, and… I found myself getting jealous.”

Mel cocks her head to the side. “Of...them?”

“Young love is perhaps the most pure. No thoughts of the future really, just living in the now. Happy as long as your love is happy. And seeing Tommy break out of his shell, it warms my heart.” Mrs. Cleft wipes a tear from the corner of her eye. “Anyway, what did you two do today besides fall in love?”

“Joy taught me how to swim. Not very good yet, but…”

“He…he won’t drown that’s for sure.” You say, your voice cracking in relief that Mrs. Cleft hadn’t yet forbidden Tommy from seeing you. And in fact seemed to be supporting it…maybe.

Mrs. Cleft nods, “That’s so nice of you. Planning a vacation near a beach?”

“Uhm, well no. Not yet anyway.” You answer, a little confused.

“Well, dinner will be ready in a little while. Tommy, Melanie, go wash up. Joy…if you want, you can come over for dinner. Okay?”

“Thank you Mrs. Cleft!” You say, elated, yes elated, that you’ll see Tommy again in less than an hour.