She returned a moment later with the sandwiches, and we ate in relative, horny silence. Little giggles followed each moment of eye contact -- I had never felt so much like a teenager. Even when I was a teenager.
"So, bro, how do we go about this?" Erin asked.
"I think we should go our separate ways today. Give it some time to sit. If you wanna go back-"
"Nope. I don't, so shut up."
I snorted. "Fine. Then you know how this will proceed."
She smiled. "I think I do, yeah. That puts the ball in your court."
"It does."
I stood to leave, but I needed just a bit more. Leaning down, I stole a kiss, then stood there, my eyes inches from hers, feeling the intense emotions as they bubbled up, feeling what I think I've always felt for her. "I love you, Erin."
There was a long pause, as Erin se
