“Riley,” He pauses and I look back at him, my eyes meet his. “Yes?” I say softly in response. “Have you had your first kiss?” He asks, hesitating. My breath feels like it has been knocked from my lungs. “N-no,” I respond softly. He pauses. “And you’re 16? Your daddy won’t kill me if I-?” He doesn't finish it, standing slowly and helping me up. “He wouldn't… You’re a respectable young man, Soda… And if he did say something…” I mumble as our lips inched closer, him leaning down, and me with my arms around the back of his neck looped lightly. “Are you sure you want me to be the first boy you-“ I cut him off. “Yes,” I breathe and that was all it took.