"Wow," AJ exhaled when we broke apart. I was just as satisfied. His kiss was all I imagined and so much more.
I was speechless, I didnt know what to say. I felt like Ive been dreaming of this moment all my life, when really it was two days.
"I cant believe you!" shouted "Bambi" from the door. AJ and I jumped and looked at her.
"Look Katie, we're not dating," AJ told her. Tears flowed freely down Katie's face. I felt so bad. She looked so crushed and I just looked at AJ and took a deep breath. I walked out of the room. Maybe AJ was just telling me that he didnt have a girlfriend to get closer to me. I dont know. I walked out of the apartment and nearly bumped into Brian.
"Sorry Brian," I whispered.
"Whats wrong?" he asked.
"Nothing," I said softly and walked past him.
"Wait, Melissa!" Brian said running up to me.
"Come on, I'll take you out to lunch and you can tell me what happened," Brian suggested.
I agreed. Maybe I could get as much info out of Brian as I needed.
Brian and I sat in the little cafe, drinking coffee. I explained what had happened with AJ, the kiss and Katie.
"Well, I will tell you this, Melissa, AJ always said they were broken up, but they still did what couples do," Brian informed me.
I looked down at my hands and felt the tears forming in my eyes.
"How could he hurt someone like that?" I asked.
"No, no, no! Dont blame it on AJ. It takes two to tango," Brian said defending AJ.
"I can not tell you how I felt the first time I saw AJ, Brian," I whispered.
"Well, Im sure he felt the same way. Otherwise he wouldnt be kissing you and trying to get to know you," Brian assured.
"He sleeps with Katie, but he doesnt have feelings for her," I pointed out.
"I can tell the way he acts around you. The way he looks at you," Brian assured me.
"We'll see what happens," I whispered, sipping my coffee thoughtfully.
"So tell me more about Leah," Brian said shyly.
I smiled and forgot my situation, almost.
"What do you want to know?" I asked.
"Anything," he sighed.
"She's a virgo," I laughed.
Brian smiled and looked down at his coffee.
"Is she with someone?" he asked.
"No," I answered, excited for Leah.
A HUGE smile spread across his face. His face began glowing and I knew he was in deep. This couldnt be more perfect.
"I think Im going to invite her to dinner for Friday," Brian said, his southern accent making the plans sound extremely romantic. I giggled.
"Melissa!" a breathless AJ ran up to the table. I looked up at him shocked.
"Look, I am so sorry. Can I please explain everything to you?"AJ asked.
"Um, ok," I said. I looked at Brian and he smiled.
"I'll see you later Melissa. I think Im going to go call Leah," Brian said getting up from the table. I waved and AJ took Brian's place.
"Ok, I dont know what Brian told you, yet. So Im just going to go ahead and tell you everything. Ok. Katie and I were seeing each other for about two years. About a month ago, I broke it off with her. She would still come over and we'd do things together. Things couples do, if you get my drift," he said. I nodded, listening carefully to everything he was saying.
"I shouldnt have ever done that, because that was just leading her on. It was telling her that we were still together, when we werent and I regret doing that to her and to myself," AJ explained.
I didnt know what to say. He hasnt even known me but for a few days and he was still attempting to apologize. Maybe he did feel something the first time we saw each other and the first time we kissed.
"Melissa, I know I dont know you very well, but there is something about you. My heart is telling me I have to have you. I feel like you're a precious gem that everyone seeks and Im the lucky one who found you. I have to hold you and keep you safe," AJ said.
I was now letting the tears flow down my face. I was so surprised, impressed and amazed by his monologue. I didnt know what to say.
"Your heart told you that?" I asked.
"Its exact words," AJ smiled.
I leaned over the table and placed my lips on AJ's. We kissed in front of everyone, not caring who saw. All I wanted was to feel AJ's lips on mine and nothing else mattered.
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