A Kiss by the Beach

Love, love, love. Some relationships aren't meant to last...
The mutual bond between two lovers are often strong and ambitious at first, but then their passion for each other often fall short from what it used it to be. On the other hand, the slow-progressing, complicated, and sometimes conflict-driven relationships start out with uncertainty but finishes with a strong sense of devotion between the two lovers. The difference? Trust and patience.

Ris and I had some talk about strengthening our bond through fights. You know, useless arguments to test if this bond can withstand any obstacle thrown at us. It was a touchy subject that ended in bittersweet jokes. Thinking back, it was a ridiculous topic that questioned the relationship itself. I mean, we started out very promising (with some ragged edges) and very committed. Does it mean that our bond will eventually die...?
Stinson Beach, California. It was the ideal setting but other factors contributed to a less romantic getaway. Originally, the plan was just me and her. In a turn of events, Jwong and Jill were recruited and eventually Learyan. Don't get me wrong. It's honestly fun and enjoyable to be with more friends but I intended to confess to her and with so many witnesses, it became very difficult to do so.

We did get some alone time. I remember how we sat on this bent tree under the shade of a forested area. It was romantic. I would touch her nose with mines hoping that a smooth transaction between our lips would befall naturally. It didn't. Haha.

The rest of the day was nothing more than a day with friends. It was a nice experience to be out on the beach and everything, but inside, it felt like a missed opportunity. Like always, I disappointed myself again and it was going to end up as another regretful day. As we dropped off Jwong (the last passenger), we were headed to her apartment. I asked her, "Ris, are we friends?" With the same answer, I started stuttering when I brought up the stranger and friend deal. I told her I wanted to be more than that and that maybe it was better off that we were strangers. Finally, I told her with a stammering expression, "You...you wanna be a couple?"
I apologize that it wasn't so romantic. In fact, it was so awkward that it took what seems like an eternity before she could respond. The response? I kissed her and she kissed back. It wasn't just a peck on the cheek either, or an unsure bite. It was more like a burning emotional kiss of a lifetime. Embarrassing to say, it was my first real kiss. It removed all doubt and we were "officially" together.

You lived happily ever after, right? Not quite. We started out very strong and I have confidence in our relationship that we will stay strong. You never know what might happen in the near future though. But I want her to know, that she means everything to me. If we were to break up now, I would be unsure of as to how I would recover. But, I'm not thinking about stupid things like that right now. I'm only thinking about her. She's mine after all. And I'm hers.

(End of story? Haha... Season One ended. (Talk about a drama...Haha) School just began. I'm up for Season Two if you are.)