12 Years

I looked up an old calendar and I think it was 12 years ago today (July 21st, 2000) that Brian took me out on our first date. When he called my house, I thought it was my friend, Derek Tucker, trying to prank me because he knew I had a crush on Brian. Well, after I told Brian to shut up and stop kidding around, he told me it really was him and had me check caller ID. I was embarrassed but ecstatic at the same time. He asked my mom's permission as well (schmoozer) and the date was set. We went with Wayne Stoddard and a date, and one other couple (can't remember who) to Fuddruckers and to the movie "What Lies Beneath". I remember laughing a lot and there being instant chemistry between us. I got cold in the movie theater so Brian gave me his shirt (which smelled fabulous) and  then he watched the rest of the movie in his undershirt. (A move he now admits he used on several other movie dates with other girls.) When he dropped me off, I thought he might never ask me out again so I threw all my cards on the table and kissed him goodnight. So I guess that means that 12 years ago was our first kiss, too. I'm glad he had the courage to ask me out on that first date and I'm glad I had the guts to show him what a good time I had. A post, to young, crazy love.