Le premier baiser - Part I

They stood at the cross junction. 'I had a great time today, thanks. Good night!' Without thinking, she leaned in and kissed him on the lips lightly. He gaped, not knowing what to say or do. An awkward moment passed. 'Haha', a nervous sound trying to pass off as a laugh. She said something, exactly what she can't remember. He must have regained his wits and made a smart retort because just to punish him, she tiptoed and touched her lips to his again. Only this time, he didn't let her go. For long moments he held her in his arms as if she might disappear if he wasn't careful. The headlights of cars flashed by on the road next to them but they didn't care if anyone was staring.