First Kiss

Jake Alexander Davis. I was twelve and so were you. We knew one another for no more than a week. But it felt as though I knew you my whole life. Your campsite was seven away from mine. We met at the beach one day, while I was walking alone. I spotted you from the distance playing volleyball with your friends. I kept thinking to myself how badly I wanted to go over and join you. Eventually one day as I was walking by the volleyball came my way. I picked up the sandy white ball, dusted it off and threw it to you. You asked if I wanted to join. In my mind I didn't feel you needed to ask. Everyday after you and I would play volleyball in the humid august sun, go swimming in the crystal clear lake , ride our bikes through the dirt trails, and go on long walks throught the entire park. With you I felt wanted for once in my life. You were the first to see a side of me never seen before until you.I was alive! The evening before you left, you asked me to meet you at the bike rack at the edge of the volleyball court. We planned to meet at dark. I was to tell my aunt that I would be on the nature hike that was taking place that evening so I could see you. As I came upon the bike rack there you were. Y0ur sandy brown hair, and red and black mongoose bike. You smiled when so saw that I was actually there. I smiled back. And the craziest feeling of happiness set in. Getting on our bikes we made our way to the boat launch where we were alone. Conversations with you were simple. Unlike the ones I have now that I'm older, and life's so much more complicated. The hours passed by and dark filled the night sky. Making our way to the beach, we sat on an old wooden bench, with engravings of peoples names covering the face of it. Looking at the water I commented on how beautiful the water was as it rippled towards the shore line. Not soon after fireworks illuminated the sky. Along with the bright moon above. Making a pathway through the water towards us. At the moment I saw that you were moving closer to me. I knew you were going to kiss me. I was ready as ready could be. You leaned in and I did the same. When suddenly we were interrupted by your brother and my sister. My aunt said it was way too late for me to be out on a nature hike and I was to go back to the campsite immediately. Though his brother knew what was going on. He convinced my sister to let the two of us walk back together. Taking the long dark trail that led from the beach to the campgrounds. Walking through canopy of trees holding your hand you spun me around and kissed me. I felt incredible. And to this day I still remember you like it was yesterday.