I wouldn’t know it when I woke up that morning,

but this would be the perfect day.

Sunny and beautiful, this day would lead to a wonderful surprise,

our first kiss.

I remember it perfectly.

We were getting ready for our camping trip to Michigan, prepping the tent and the rest of our supplies.

We went into your garage to smoke, hiding from your brother.

You looked at me and smiled.

God, that smile of yours.

The smile that I couldn’t resist.

The smile that instantly made me so happy.

I couldn’t help but smile as you pulled me close to you.

You grabbed me waist, pulled me in, and pressed your lips against mine.

The way your lips felt against mine.

The softness of your touch.

The taste of your breath.

The sound of our lips pulling apart.

The smile that you gave me.

The smell of our smoke lingering in the air.

In that moment, everything was perfect.

It was something that I was waiting for, something I knew would happen,

yet it still came as a surprise.

It was the kind of kiss that leaves one wanting more.

I pressed my lips against yours one more time before we went back to the tent.

We packed our supplies before you offered to drive me home.

We said our goodbyes as usual, yet this one was different.

Right before I left, I delicately took your chin in my hand, feeling the softness of your skin.

I carefully led your lips to mine, tasting your breath one more time.

-m.j.