I stood outside the convenience store,waiting for Phil. “What’s taking him so long?” I muttered.The air was so cold that I could see my own breath.I heard the door open and the bells attached jingled.Phil was carrying a brown paper bag.
“What’s inside?” I asked.
“It’s for later.” He smiled and took my hand in his.As we walked back home,I couldn’t help but admire his cuteness.His cheeks and nose were red from the cold.After a short while,he caught me.He blushed,making his cheeks even brighter.
“Wha-what are you staring at?” He chuckled nervously.
“Nothing,” I rested in closer to him. “You’re just really adorable is all.” He wrapped his arm around my shoulder and we continued on home this way.As we reached the door,he didn’t dare hand me the paper bag.He placed it on the floor and got out the house keys.It was a relief to enter the warm home.
“Could you please build a fire?” He motioned towards the modern fireplace in the living room. “I’ll be right back.”
“Um,okay.” I felt unwanted at that moment.He hadn’t said anything after my comment on him being adorable,maybe it was too soon?I mean,he hasn’t even kissed me yet.Oh god,what if he doesn’t like me as much as I thought he did? I pouted even more,all while constructing the fire to keep us warm.I heard Phil fumbling around in the kitchen.He came into the living room as soon as I had finished building the fire.He held two mugs in his hands and a blanket over his shoulder.
“Grab this please?” He raised his shoulder,indicating to me to take the blanket.I took it from him and sat by the fireplace,encasing myself in the warm cashmere,but leaving enough room for Phil.He sat beside me,handing me one of the mugs.He smiled sweetly.His face wasn’t as red anymore,but the light of the fire glowed against him.He nodded towards the mug. “Well take a sip,silly.” He laughed and snuggled next to me. I realized he had bought my favorite hot cocoa at the convenience store.
“Oh my gosh,this is amazing.” I said,breathlessly after a big gulp of the sweet liquid.Phil had become quiet.He put his mug down and turned towards me.He reached out and took my mug,placing it next to his.
“P-Phil?You okay?” He lifted his hand to my chin and pulled me closer.My heart was pounding in my chest.This is what I had been waiting for.Finally.Our first kiss!He was gentle,and despite the fireplace’s attempt to warm us,his lips were cold.But I didn’t mind.
