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And there it was. The heart palpitation I had been waiting for. The passing of the kidney stone.

Okay maybe the last one was a little weird, but come on...

The devilishly good-looking, golden boy of the school was admitting he regretted not kissing me while locked in a closet. Alone.

Not to mention he was- is my high school crush.

I know that you know this all of course, but come on! You have to understand! I just want to justify my racing pulse and the grin I was trying to so hard to repress.

Yes the last time I had really spoken to him he had left me alone outside a mall feeling humiliated and inadequate. He had said he was going to kiss me and then literally ran away with no explanation. That, without a doubt would have an effect on any girl's confidence, not just mine.

Honestly, meeting Issac the other day had lifted my heart and mind in ways I couldn't believe! I was still reeling from the experience. I couldn't help, but think about my number in his phone, but at I also knew that the odds of ever speaking to him again were next to none. I wouldn't be surprised if he was only making a joke out of me for his channel or something.

That took the breath out of me.

"Look Harrison, you have to- you must know how much you hurt me. I didn't- correction don't understand what I did that would cause you to pull away like you did. I thought there might be something wrong with me you know?" I couldn't believe it when my voice cracked on the last word. The momentary joy at his confession gone.

Harrison's pained expression didn't help. I pressed on though.

Apparently it was time for word vomit to make an appearance.

"You said it wasn't about Liana. And ff it wasn't Liana then I'm the next logical explanation, right? You know I like you right? Its really freaking obvious probably," the words kept coming even though I couldn't really believe what I was saying "But then again you undoubtedly know that all the girls in the academy like you. I mean you are Harrison Cole for gods sake! You walk through the halls flashing your charming smile and working your ruggedly tattered uniform like you don't realise that we all drop dead in your wake, but you don't fool me. No not anymore, I know you know! Because if its not me then it is you. You must think it's hilarious to lead us to believe you'll kiss us pitiful normal girls and then back away leaving us to pick up our pride and give ourselves the whole it's him not me speech. I don't even know if this making any sense at all." I let my rant drop off for a moment as I took a few deep breaths "But it hurts Harrison! I like you and it really does-" I didn't even get to say what I was going to say. I don't even know what I was going to say because Harrison's lips were suddenly on mine. Warm and soft and desperate.

Desperate to shut me up probably.

I thought to myself as I dropped my bag from my shoulder and ran my fingers through his soft hair.

Harrison's hands gripped the sides of my face like his life depended on it. One dropped to my waist as he pulled me closer to him and pushed us both closer to the shelves I had bumped into when I first got here.

My head was reeling with thoughts as my lips burned from the pressure of his. His breath was still slightly minty from brushing his teeth before he got to school and when I parted my lips he didn't hesitate before he dived in to explore.

My first kiss was fiery and urgent and amazing. He pulled back first, pressed his forehead against mine as we both fought to catch our breath.

Our heavy breathing the only sound in the small space. The unnatural yellow light that the single light bulb gave off probably wasn't very flattering on my pale skin and dull blonde hair, but when Harrison's eyes met mine it was like I was flawless.

"That was..." I started unable to finish the sentence myself. Harrison broke out into a dazzling grin.

"Incredible." He whispered and I couldn't help but giggle.

"Incredible sounds pretty accurate." I said before I giggled again. His own chuckle vibrated through his body and I could feel it.

I couldn't believe it.

My first kiss with Harrison.

My first kiss ever.

It was in a janitor's closet. I let out a laugh.

"What's so funny?" Harrison asked, a smile as bright as my own still gracing his handsome face.

"Nothing." I said shaking my head, cheeks burning at the thought of telling him. Harrison raised an eyebrow and my eyes flicked away from his face.

Was I really going to admit that this was my first kiss?

That wasn't really something I wanted to announce.

I know that I had enjoyed the kiss and Harrison had called it incredible, but what if I hadn't been very good? What if knowing that was my first kiss would scare him away?

Plus I still didn't know why he hadn't kissed me before.

"I- I just thought it was funny that," I stopped to look up at him. He was waiting patiently. I bit my lip for a moment to gather myself, but Harrison's eyes flickered down to them briefly "That my first kiss was in a janitor's... closet..." I said and Harrison's eyes shot up to mine, wide with surprise.

"That was your first kiss?" He asked astonished and I managed a nod.

Oh no, he was realising I wasn't worth it. What 18-year-old guy would want a girl who doesn't even know her way around a kiss? They wouldn't. He was going to run away again.

"Was it okay?" he asked with a laugh.

"Shouldn't I be asking you that Mr. Casanova?"

"I've kissed a fair number of girls, Tana," He said. The words stinging slightly, even though he probably didn't intend them to. "And that was one of the best I've had, so my opinion doesn't matter. I'd be honored," he paused to shoot a little smirk down at me "If I could be your second," he pecked my cheek "and third," another kiss on my nose "and fourth..." he kissed my other cheek softly.

I couldn't breath with all the butterflies I was feeling.

I was pretty sure my face was on fire.

Was Harrison complimenting my kissing skills?

Oh my gosh.

He sure darn was!

Don't twitch eye, don't you do it.

Was he asking if he could kiss me again?

"Um..." was all I could manage to say. Harrison took a step back, his hands sliding down my arms to hold my hands.

"Go out with me." He said suddenly. His words a little jumbled.

There was the eye twitch.

Stunned silence.

And then from that silence came a:

"What?"

Harrison hurried to answer me.

"Go out with me? You know on a date? Just one Monty, I know that I might not deserve it and if you don't want to go out again then I'll drop it, but just... go out with me?" My mouth was hung open in shock.

Well this was not how I thought my day would start as I dragged myself out of bed that morning.

My head was growing fuzzy. My brain sprouting little pieces of cotton, making it hard for me to think straight.

"Tana?"

"I don't know..." what if he changed his mind again and stood me up? I felt like I needed to understand why he did what he did before I couldn't trust him.

Even though that kiss was, oh how do you say... awesome!

He seemed to sense my hesitation.

"Please Monty, it'll give me the chance to explain some things."

"Well, okay." I whispered and Harrison grinned.

"Really? You'll go on a date with me?" he asked and I nodded with a smile. I had to admit that this felt like a dream. It didn't feel like me in that moment. It was as though I was outside of my own body, watching rather than living it.

"Yes I'll go on a date with you." I confirmed with a laugh.

"Are you doing anything tomorrow night then?" he asked and I shook my head. Tomorrow was a Saturday and like most of my Saturdays I hadn't planned anything.

"Great! I'll pick you up at 6 then." He said and I could only nod.

Harrison tightened his hold on my hand and pulled me closer to him. His head dipping as though he was going to kiss me again. He was going slow, our lips had just barely brushed together when the bell sounded from out in the hall.

Wow.

We had been in here for a good 25 minutes.

I guess the most embarrassing part though was when the door behind Harrison swung open and the short, plump man in a navy jumpsuit caught me with my lips almost pressed to a boy's. We both probably looked more than flustered from our earlier kiss and the stuffy room. I jumped away from Harrison who had turned around to look at Mr. Demmy the school's janitor. Mr. Demmy looked just as shocked to see us stood there, as we were to see him. I quickly snatched my bag off the floor and squeezed past Harrison.

"We're so sorry Mr. Demmy I- I thought I had something in my eye... that's all." And then I was gone flying down the hall to homeroom like I hadn't just spit out the most ridiculous lie to cover up one of the most embarrassing moments of my life.

I felt a little ashamed leaving Harrison there all alone with the man, but I had panicked and I felt as though the moment the door open it was everyman for himself.

At least that was what I was telling myself.

My panic slowly drained away though as I realised... I was going one a date with Harrison Cole.

Tomorrow.

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A/N- Look at that! The first kiss of the story! Did anyone see it coming? There may have been a kiss, but Monty seems to still be wary of Harrison. Are her fears justified? I think Harrison's little kisses were pretty adorable XD

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