Chapter 6

I woke up so excited for my day to begin. Keegan was coming over today to spend time with me. I hadn’t seen him all week due to our conflicting schedules. We talked late last night, but he was falling asleep so I just let him go. I wanted those dreamy blue eyes staring into mine as soon as possible.

I showered and ate breakfast and then I got dressed in something cute but comfortable. I pulled on some fuzzy blue socks and sprayed my Royal Shock perfume onto my wrists. I wiped them on my neck a little and then went downstairs to wait for Keegan.

I looked out the window to see if he was coming down my street yet. However, he wasn’t. I waved at my neighbor as she approached our sidewalk with her beautiful golden retriever. She walked every day with that dog and sometimes her son would be with her on his bike. Her name was Dandy and she was so kind. The trees danced in the low breeze as the song of the blue jay painted melodic notes in the sky.

Just when I thought I couldn’t wait by the window any longer, I saw his car coming down the street. He was 45 minutes late and our cutlery tray was getting warm. He parallel parked his car in front of my curb. I usually would run out and greet him, but instead I rushed the food back to the refrigerator. I heard the door open and called to Keegan from the kitchen.

“I’m in here Kee!” I yelled, almost hitting my head on the top shelf of the fridge.

I saw his yellow T-shirt as he entered the kitchen. I ran over to hug him. He lifted me up off of my feet and kissed me gently on the lips.

“Hey stranger. Long time no see,” he teased as he set me back down onto my feet. “I missed my girl so much. I can’t wait to spend this day together,” he declared, setting down a bag that he had brought.

I eyed the bag to see if I could predict it’s contents, but it was a paper bag stuffed into a plastic one. Seriously, no one cares about our environment. Just use all of the bags I suppose.

“Are you trying to sneak a peek at my surprise?” he asked, setting the bag down on the counter.

“I mean yeah, kind of. What did you bring me?” I asked, anxiously wringing my hands together.

“Hold your horses girly,” he said, moving my hair back behind my ear. “So do you remember when we went with your parents to that fair in Texas when we were about 14?” he asked.

I nodded while also trying to think what could be in the bag.

“Well that day we shared a bag of the most delicious popcorn and sat on the dock talking until the sun went down. That’s the day I truly think I fell in love with you. Your kind spirit and the way you lit up talking about the things and people you loved, it really drew me in and I was done for,” he said pushing the bag towards me.

He nodded towards the bag so I pulled it closer to me. The paper rustled under my fingers as I pulled the plastic off of the paper bag. I unrolled the thick, brown paper and revealed a large bag of fluffy white popcorn. I pulled it out and held it out in front of me. I hadn’t had this popcorn in years. Probably since we were actually 14 years old.

“Where in the world Keegan?” I asked, feeling my voice catch in my throat.

“Mom ordered it for me off of this website that sells Texas staple foods. I couldn’t believe she found it. She was on a mission when I told her that story,” he said, shyly playing with his hands.

“Kee, I loved you then too. I never thought you would ever feel the same way about me. I hate that I never told you how I felt. We missed so much time together that we could have spent loving one another. This is seriously the sweet—-“, but before I could finish my sentence he scooped me up in his arms and kissed me slowly and methodically.

His warm breath swirled around my lips. He picked me up and sat me on top of the counter top. Still kissing me he rubbed my waist and my thighs. I grabbed the back of his hair and put my other hand on his chest. I could feel his heart beating so rapidly. He started kissing my neck and I could hear myself moaning softly. He started to unbutton my shirt.