Just a kiss.

Our first kiss was short and innocent. Our second, a week later, was longer and sweeter.

Under the night sky in a nearly empty parking lot, it was a movie-perfect kiss. Being clumsy, I lost my balance…but he caught me, steadied me, and continued to kiss me.

As we said our goodbyes, he started to walk away. But, he couldn’t resist rushing back for just one more.

It was the kind of moment that day dreams are filled with, the type that you can’t help but replay in your mind over and over.

I might be content not hearing from him again. Because, I want to be a bit selfish.

I want to keep this memory in a neat, little box in my mind, not marred by the complexities of a real relationship.

There’s beauty in this kiss being forever simple and perfect. No expectations, never tainted.

I want to keep it as…just a kiss.

Initially written on 8/30/2016