I held Seth close to me. The sun was setting over the water and everything was perfect. I was nervous about what I was about to do. I thought I could handle it well enough because I'm sure Seth was ready for it. I looked down then looked up at him.
Seth absolutely glowed standing there. His russet skin made him look like a sculpture. Something that was carved out of wood or some other kind of material. I couldn't believe I was about to do this. It was going to be a very big step in our relationship.
I wrapped my arms around Seth's neck. I stood on my tippy toes as he wrapped his arms around my waist. I kissed Seth passionately. He didn't hesitate to kiss back. I pulled him closer to me if that were even possible. I felt Seth frowning into the kiss. I pulled back to look at him.
"Did I do something wrong?" I asked frowning and stepping back.
"No, you didn't do a thing wrong. In fact you were doing everything right. I just think it'd be better if we waited for that step." Seth said.
"Do you… Do you not want me like that?" I asked on the verge of tears.
"Oh don't say it like that. Of course I would love to be with you like that. It's just that we are still in high school. We aren't married or anything like that either. I can't just take your virginity like that. Or risk hurting you physically. I hope you understand." Seth explained.
"Are you sure Seth? I'm willing to give you whatever makes you happy." I said.
"I know you are Britt, but emotionally it will be very hard on us right now. Just promise me you will wait until we both are ready. That's all I ask of you." Seth told me.
I nodded. "I promise."
Seth hugged me. I hugged him back. When we stepped back I yawned. Seth chuckled at my yawn. I had to admit that I was feeling tired. Seth grabbed my hand and pulled me close to him again. He kissed the top of my head and we started walking home. Seth was telling me why he ditched the rest of school.
I listened intently as I stayed hooked to his arm. We walked all the way home like this. Seth stayed animated the whole time. It made me happy to know that Seth wasn't about to push me into anything I wasn't ready for. It was hard to tell sometimes if he was being completely honest. I only hoped that he'd be completely honest with me. It scared me that he wouldn't and would eventually leave me.