The Meeting

Butterflies in the stomach. That warm feeling that washes over you as soon as you see him. Smile-itis. Those are the many symptoms of feeling that initial attraction to someone you just met. Me? I didn't experience any of those. I met him on the first day of my job. He was my boss, and all conversation was just innocent banter back and forth...introducing people, giving me the grand tour, etc. I felt nothing, nothing whatsoever in the realm of attraction, or even just mere interest.
As the weeks went on, he started flirting with me. At first I didn't take it seriously, because he was like that with everyone. After a while I started to notice that he would look at me in a certain way...different from all the other women. I started to catch on that he was interested in me more than just a flirt buddy. I actually started to feel uncomfortable at times and still didn't feel anything mutual. He made for an excellent work environment. He was extremely laid-back, funny, and a little bit of a goofball at times. It wasn't until one day that it just hit me like a lightning bolt...totally unexpected and random. I was at my other job when he showed up just to "Stop by and say hi." I was kind of flattered and embarrassed at the same time. We went to lunch and I walked him to his car. He had the look that sparked something inside me. He wanted to kiss me. At first, I wasn't going to give it to him, but I am the type that feels bad for the OTHER person if they are put in an awkward position, so I gave him just a peck on the lips...boy did that feel weird to me! It was the first kiss with an older man, and something about it felt so forbidden, so exciting. He had the moves, he was smooth, he knew it all along. Although he was a formidable opponent, I don't think he knew exactly what kind of fight he's be in for...