As the last light faded from the sky, we saw headlights turn into the driveway that ran down the side of the barn.

“That’s my Mom,” I said finally breaking the comfortable silence that had fallen between us.

“Ok,” he answered. Standing up, he reached down and helped me to my feet. Still not speaking we went back to the ladder and climbed down. He walked me to the barn door, bent down and pressed his cheek to mine and whispered, “See ya later,” in my ear. I found myself unable to speak, yet again damn it, and opening the door went out to the car.

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I didn’t really know what I was doing, so I just kept my eyes shut and went with what felt right to me. What felt right was finding out where that smell of mint was coming from. Turns out he had eaten a mint in the recent past. The thought that he had eaten a mint with me in mind sent a flush down my body. It was that or the feel of his tongue that caused it. Whatever the reason I didn’t take the time to figure it out, I just enjoyed it. Even though it felt like the kiss went on for an eternity, I am sure in reality it was just a few moments. For me, it was one of those moments in time that slowly freezes and slips into slow motion… The warmness on my mouth disappeared and I opened my eyes to see his face lifting off of mine.

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Breathing heavy, with rage not passion, I started toward the ladder to start climbing down. I just knew that I had been one stupid girl to think that any guy would have an interest in me. It hurt that I had such a response to him and all he could do was make me blush and notice I was a midget Amazon. Useful for feeding live stock and throwing things but not so good for cuddling, kissing and having for a girlfriend. I didn’t look at him on purpose as I didn’t want to put my hands around his belt with my “strong arms” and punt his butt off the hay mow with my “muscular legs.” At that time he bore a remarkable resemblance to a bale of hay. When I got to the edge, I had swung my leg over to start down and I felt a hand on my shoulder.

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My mouth went dry. My heart took off and it felt like it was going to pop right out of my chest. I was sure I was going to faint. I couldn’t tear my eyes off of his. They were so intent…so focused. The way he was looking at me reminded me of the way I used to look at chocolate when I was a little girl. Like I wanted to eat it and I wanted to eat it NOW. My pulse throbbed in my neck and I found myself swallowing…HARD. Just then a horse stomped its feet and I startled. Embarrassed once more I looked down and felt my ears throb with heat.

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“His name is Jim,” I repeated in my head. I didn’t say anything out loud. For some reason it appeared that my lips were glued together and I was unable to speak.

He leaned back on one hip and stuck the tips of his hands in his pockets. “You gonna tell me your name or are we not speaking today?” he asked. There was a twinkle in his eye when he spoke and you could tell he thought the fact I wasn’t talking was kind of funny.

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I just stood there looking at her looking at herself. It was always that way. I don’t think she realized how much time she took “adjusting” her hair in the mirror, fixing her make up or making sure her collar was tucked just the right way. She positively didn’t know that each time she washed her hair she used half a bottle of cream rinse for those golden brown tresses that flowed to her bra strap. I truly doubt she would care even if she knew. Big sisters are good for that kind of thing. They never realize what they are doing and how it affects the little sisters. For me, it was something that I got used too.

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