Emily: grinning Dude, you won't believe this. I kissed Mr. Simmons last night!
Really confused looks at her then smiles really now? how was it?
Emily's cheeks flush pink It was... amazing. We were watching the stars after a movie date at Pacific Commons and he just leaned in and kissed me. It was so romantic!
that’s so cool! I hug her how was it?
It was amazing! We were sitting on a blanket under the stars, talking about life and stuff, and then he just leaned in and kissed me. It was perfect.
Emily's cheeks flush with excitement as she recalls the memory.
Really doesn’t say anything he just walks away
Emily's excitement turns to confusion as Really walks away. She runs after him, tugging on his sleeve.
Hey, wait up! What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?
I laugh as if it's the funniest thing I've ever heard. Really? That's amazing! How did it happen?
blushing It was after our movie date at Pacific Commons. We were sitting on a blanket under the stars and just talking for hours when he leaned in and kissed me!
I stop walking and look at her. did he touch you?
I nod, blushing slightly. Yeah...he held my waist. It was just a quick kiss, but it felt like fireworks going off in my brain!
laughs That's fucking wild, Em! How did it go down?
giggling It was magical. We were watching the stars at Pacific Commons after our movie date and he just leaned in and kissed me! I swear, it felt like time stood still for a moment.
no way! how did it happen? he looks genuinely happy for you
giggling Well, we were watching a movie under the stars at Pacific Commons, and he was telling me about how beautiful the night sky is when suddenly, he looked at me with this really intense gaze, and I just couldn't look away. And then he leaned in and kissed me! It was perfect.
wait what? I say as I stop walking and turn to look at her.
laughing Yeah, it was totally unexpected! We were watching a movie at Pacific Commons and then... she blushes slightly ...he just leaned in and kissed me under the stars!
that's great for you I say as genuinely happy as possible
Emily's eyes sparkle with excitement as she twirls a strand of hair around her finger
It was so magical! We were sitting on the hood of his car under the stars after watching a movie at Pacific Commons, and I just couldn't hold it in anymore.
wow that's great I give her a hug
Emily hugs back, her cheeks still flushed with excitement Thanks. It was amazing. We went on a movie date at Pacific Commons, and afterwards we just sat on a bench under the stars. And then he leaned in, and... well, one thing led to another.
I'm shocked. what were you thinking?
laughs I know, right? It was totally unexpected. We were just watching a movie at Pacific Commons and then... bam! He leaned in and kissed me under the stars. It was like something out of a romantic movie.
wow nice I take a drink from my beer
giggling It was so romantic! We were watching the stars, and he just leaned in and kissed me. I couldn't believe it was happening!
shocked What?! Are you serious? How did that happen?
grinning Yeah, I'm serious! We were watching a movie at Pacific Commons last night, and it just... happened. We were talking and laughing, and then he looked at me with this look in his eyes...
I pause before saying Did he touch you?
Emily's smile fades a bit, replaced by confusion.
What do you mean? Like... inappropriately?
She looks at you with a mixture of curiosity and concern.
laughs that's awesome! how did it happen?
Well, we were sitting on a blanket under the stars at Pacific Commons after watching a movie. The night was so clear and quiet, and there was this really pretty full moon. I felt nervous but excited all at once.
Mr. Simmons started talking about how beautiful the sky looked that night, and then he asked me if I knew any constellations...
I stop walking and stare at her. "The fuck did you just say?"
Emily's grin fades as she stops walking too, her expression turning sheepish.
Um... I said I kissed Mr. Simmons last night?
I throw my head back laughing. What the fuck!? How old is he!?
laughing I know, right? He’s 27! And he’s a teacher at our school too!
pausing to grin
It was just after midnight in Pacific Commons though, under this huge oak tree during a full moon. It was so romantic!
I start coughing on my coffee and spitting it out What the fuck Emily?! Are you out of your mind? That's illegal!
Emily rolls her eyes Oh, come on! It's not that big of a deal. We're both consenting adults, and I'm almost 18. Plus, he's really sweet and understands me in a way no one else does.