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“Okay, then what is your guess tonight?” I asked.
Smiling, she said, “Nine.”
“Less than me?”
She nodded. “Yup. And if we see nine, then maybe I’ll distract you.”
And I’ll let you. Because if it’s with a kiss, then I’ll accept that as my prize.
She sat down and I sat beside her on the right. “Do you mind sitting on the other side,” she said. I looked at her puzzled and she added, “I have a better view from this side.”
Oh you really do want to win.
I half rolled over her legs and parked my ass on the left side of her. “Is this better?” I asked.
“Much, thank you,” she smiled.
It was funny how something so simple as where I sat brought such a lovely smile to her lips. If only I could keep it there forever, but tomorrow was another day, and back to reality.
No more holding hands. No more kisses.
We sat chatting with our eyes focused on the sky. Not one. It was as though the universe knew we were playing with fire and didn’t want us to get burned.
Really? Not even one?
This was ridiculous. I wasn’t about to hurt her. I knew what was at stake. But we were both adults and there was no harm in us sharing a few innocent, or some not-so-innocent, kisses.
The universe might not know it, but I no longer protect her because someone is telling me to. It’s becauseIneed to. If I could wrap her in rose petals and keep her safe and happy, I would. But that was the opposite of what she liked, and I needed to remind myself that this was not about what I wanted, it was about what she needed.
“Oh, look. There’s one. Only eight more to go.” The excitement was evident in her tone.
“You mean, nine,” I corrected her.
She gave me a playful jab in the ribs with her elbow. “Not happening.”
Then there were two and three. I was getting hopeful. But five, six, and seven came so quickly after. I licked my lips preparing for what was about to come next. Neither of us was prepared for it.
The sky lit up with so many shooting stars that we couldn’t even count them all. We just sat there looking straight up in awe.
“It’s…beautiful,” she sighed.
I turned to her and replied, “Yes, it is.”
It wasn’t the stars that held my attention although they were spectacular, and I probably would never see such a sight again. I didn’t care. I found myself falling into the green pools of her eyes.
I might not have won the bet, or the kiss, but seeing the pure joy on her face was something I’d never forget.
Slowly they came to an end and she turned to me, “I didn’t know there was a meteor shower tonight.”
“Since I only bet ten, neither did I,” I chuckled. “Maybe I’ll keep my bet the same for tomorrow night.”
“I don’t recall you asking me to join you for dinner.” she reminded me.
“I stand corrected. Kinsley, would you like to have dinner with me?” I formally asked.
“Yes, on one condition.”
“And what is that, my dear?” I asked.
