Nineteen

We pulled up to my apartment and Frank parked the car but still kept the engine running. It was much too cold to turn it off. He waiting patiently as I zipped up my coat and organized my things.

"Thanks so much Frank." I smiled. He smiled back.

"No problem. I'm going to be going on tour after the holidays but were playing one more concert at The Bovine before we leave." he smiled back.

"How long are you going to be gone for?" I asked sadly.

"Three months or so... maybe four." he answered. I dropped my eyes to the floor.

"Oh..." I mumbled. He leaned towards my and lifted my chin slightly so I could look at him. He looked concerned that I was quite sad.

"Hey, don't be sad. I'l be back and I have a phone. I'l give you my number and we can talk. Its just an American tour so Its not like I'l be on the other side of the world." he smiled trying to cheer me up. "Besides, I'l be back, not like I'l be gone forever either."

"Okay..." we exchanged numbers and before I got out of his warm car, he leaned over and met his lips with mine. This kiss was soft and it made my hopes rise slightly. We had never kissed before and this was our first. It felt amazing. When it ended we gazed into each others eyes with smiles on our faces.

"See you at The Bovine." he smiled.

"Yeah, see ya." I smiled at him and opened the door to be greeted by a cold wind.