I remember the first time I felt it. In the massive bench seat of my ancient ‘88 Pontiac, the windows were getting steamy on a warm Alabama night. He was two years my junior, and that night, he taught me something about myself I didn’t know.
After voraciously making out for hours, we decided to play a game.
“Let’s see how long we can hold out from kissing,” he challenged. “The first to kiss the other one wins.” He began by nuzzling my neck, a weak spot for me. I nibbled his earlobe when it came within reach. I felt his breath trace along my collarbone, and a thousand goosebumps made their way to my skin. My pulse was racing as I struggled to stay in the game; my hands grazed under his waistband and I sighed. He kissed my ear, and I melted.
“Kiss me,” I panted.
“What?” he teased, licking the inside of my lobe.
“Kiss me. Please.” I was throbbing.
“Beg me again,” he growled. His lips were so close to mine, I could taste his breath.
“Please. Kiss. Me.”
And he did. And it was sooooo sweet.
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Last night, we lay in bed. I was tired; he clearly was not. His hands gingerly started at my neck and lightly ran over my collarbone, gently over my breasts, and finally down to my waist. By the time he made it that far, I was yearning for his touch. His hands finally made their way down into my panties, massaging my inner thighs. He found me already wet when his fingers slid inside me, and my back arched. I instinctively reached for the waistband, and he went still.
“No,” he said. I sat back, shocked.
His fingers found their way back inside me, pumping. A moan escaped my lips and, again, I reached for him. And, again, he went still. He was more firm this time. “NO.”
And I wanted him more because of it.
Tonight, retrict yourself or your lover. Force them to acknowledge themselves. It makes something surface that invigorates what could be routine. Something as simple as a kiss; something as amazing as a night.
frustration, kiss, denial