The Girlfriends (2)

"Chuck," she said. "You need to know, I'm really not interested in getting into a relationship. And I'm only going to be here a couple more weeks…"

"I know that," I said. "Relax. But while you're here, why not? Tonight was fun, don't you think?"

She smiled and said yes, it was.

We agreed that I'd pick her up at seven and we'd figure out something to do.

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We went out Saturday and just winged it. We went to a local joint and had pizza and beer and talked, then hung out and listened to a guitar and bass duo play a set out on the patio. When I took her home it was a tad awkward when I dropped her off.

"I don't know what to do!" I said, as we said goodnight.

"What do you mean?" she asked.

"Should I try to kiss you or not?"

She burst out laughing. "What do you want to do?"

"Seems like a kiss would be appropriate," I said.

"Okay, go ahead, Romeo!" she said, puckered her lips, closed her eyes and posed.<