I Never Had A Choice: Part 7

The movie was not bad and it was not good either. I hardly noticed the movie because I was sitting next to the boy of my dreams. At a certain point we were both sharing the arm rest and leaning into one another. Let's face it in the dark everyone is a little bolder. Tommy didn't do the reach around my shoulders thing most guys in movies do. He was just leaning closer and whispering to me asking if I was okay. He did this several times. I thought it was absolutely the sweetest gesture.

The movie finally ended and we both jumped to use the facilities. Once I emerged from the ladies room, I saw him standing by a video game. He was fully engaged in a Ms. Pac-Man game. I went and stood next to him and watched how concentrated he was in getting away from those ghosts. He was doing quite well. When he won the level he noticed I was standing next to him. He smiled.

"I am on level four. Give me a kiss for good luck." He leaned towards me pushing his left cheek forward. I didn't think twice and pecked his cheek. He grinned and resumed his game. I stood there and ran the entire moment back in my mind. I was scared at first he wanted me to kiss him on the mouth. But the relief was him offering his cheek. He spared me the awkwardness.

When I come back to the present he had lost the level and his game was over. He said a few choice words about the game and looked in my direction. "You distracted me with your sweet kiss." He grabs my hand draws me towards the theater lobby exit. The cool air hits us when we step outside. He is still holding my hand as he guides me to the truck. Once we reach our destination he maneuvers me to the passenger side of the truck. My back is against the door. He stares down at me and says, "I owe you a kiss. It's only fair that I pay you back. Right?"

At this point I know I am fidgeting due to my lack of experience and fear of the unknown. I don't answer him. He is reading my hesitance and he proceeds with caution. He sweeps my hair out of eyes and lowers his mouth to my cheek and gently kisses me. Once his lips are lifted he replaces them with his thumb. He gently rubs it back and forth over the spot, until I open my eyes. I had no idea I had closed my eyes. Once opened he leans in and kisses my temple. He draws me in for a hug. All I am thinking is 'I am in Tommy Nichols arms, and hugging his body and he smells so damn good!' I also notice he's touching my hair. As if he is stroking a cat. This lasts a few seconds until he notices what it is he is doing. Then he gently tugs a piece of my hair in attempt to change what is happening between us. We loosen our embrace and draw back from each other.

"Damn, Veronica, try not to ruin me." He says this smirking while unlocking the door and opens it for me. Once I am inside and secured, I watch him walk behind the truck and take his time getting to the driver's side door. He finally gets in the truck and I see him fidgeting and adjusting his pants. I don't think anything of this situation. Now looking back on this, he was turned on. He is messing with the radio and we end up listening to C101. A local rock station. I haven't a clue what song is playing because I am anxiously awaiting for what is next for us. We hadn't discussed what was next for our evening.

"Let's take drive." He puts the truck in reverse and smiles in my direction. I am going with the flow of our first date. As long as he is with me, I know I will be okay.