Taps and Race met when they were twelve at the 'tracks' and instantly became the best of friends. Over there five years of friendship it had its ups and downs. Taps being a rich girl and going to school while Race was a newsies and learned everything on his own, then managed to chat every in the same place. Now, being 17 she wanted to go off to college, but she didn't want to leave Race.

He was working through college On my grandpa's farm I was thirsting for knowledge And he had a car

"Race," Taps started to tell her friend, they were in 'their' spot.
"Yea, Taps."
"I don't want to leave you, but I want you to come with me." She looked into his eyes deeply and instantly saw his sadness.
"I want to go with you too but…" he looked away from her.
"Race you can tell me."
"I know, it's just that I won't fit into your world. You're so smart and I am so dumb."
"Now, now there will be none of that. You are a brilliant person, Race. The best poker player around."
"Yea and were does that get you?" "A lot of great memories and laughs." He chuckled, she was right.

I was caught somewhere between a woman and a child When one restless summer we found love growing wild On the banks of the river on a well beaten path Funny how those memories they last

"Taps, before you go will you promise me one thing?" "Anything Race."
"Never forget me."
"Race I could never forget, why would think that? I love you too much." What did she just say? Race's head sprung up and looked at her.
"What did you say?"
"I said that I'd never forget you."
"After that."
"I love you too much?"
"Yea the I love you part, nobody has every said that to me before."
"I'm sorry Race." "Don't be, I am glad you were the first. I love you too."

Like strawberry wine and seventeen The hot July moon saw everything My first taste of love oh bittersweet Green on the vine Like strawberry wine

"Oh Race" Taps was now crying in his arms.
"Shh its ok." He soothed her as he kissed the tears away.
"Race" she lifted her head up. "Would it be wrong to say that I want you to be my first?" She wasn't being clear, what does she mean my first?
"What do mean by first?"
"To take it from me." Oh, that. It would be his first too, two lovers sharing a moment.
"Lets go someplace less in the open." He helped her up and held her hand as he led her to the bay.

I still remember when thirty was old My biggest fear was September when he had to go A few cards and letters and one long distance call We drifted away like the leaves in the fall But year after year I come back to this place Just to remember the taste

The lovers started to kiss and remove clothing. When Taps looked up she saw a shooting star. As did Race.
"Make a wish." He whispered in her ear. She wished that they would always be together as did he. "Are you ready?" She nodded and he slowly entered her. At first the pain was almost unbearable but as they were in sync it became very passion-filled. Soon, they came down and rested in each other's arms in the sand.

Of strawberry wine and seventeen The hot July moon saw everything My first taste of love oh bittersweet Green on the vine Like strawberry wine

"Goodbye Race. I'll write you weekly!" They kissed and hugged. "I love you"
"I love you too." They kissed one last time and Taps boarded the train bound for Pittsburgh, Pa.
Years passed and she always managed to send him a card on holidays and on his birthday with little messages inside. Now Taps was graduating from Carnegie Mellon University in acting and she was on the dean's list.

Race received an invitation along with a train ticket. He was so excited to finally see his love after 4 years. The day of the party came slowly for Race, he was anticipating it too much. In the invite it said she's meet at the station.

The fields have grown over now Years since they've seen a plow There's nothing time hasn't touched Is it really him or the loss of my innocence I've been missing so much

"Race! Her voice came from behind. He jerked around to see a short, slender figure with short brown hair/
"Taps!" they ran to each other and embraced. "You cut your hair!"
"Oh yes it was getting to long to manage" and smiled as she replied. "Come on we're got lots to talk about and I need to show you around Pittsburgh! It's a magnificent city!" she took his hand and ran out of the station to reveal the city's beauty.

Like strawberry wine and seventeen The hot July moon saw everything My first taste of love oh bittersweet Green on the vine Like strawberry wine

The sun slowly crept away and night fell, the two lovers found themselves in Taps' apartment with bottle of strawberry wine. While jazz music played in the background they laughed and reminisced.
"Oh Race, I really missed you and I am happy to say that I'll be coming back to New York to see if I can get an acting job."
"Really? Then we could be together." Race's face beamed.
"Yes." And they kissed passionately and ended the night dancing.

Well that was my first song fic…how'd I do?? Please review! There might be a sequel to it!

CTB!
Taps