As I waited for Alec, I scanned the other patrons enjoying the nice, light breeze of early evening air.
The sun is setting, which prompted the post light to come on. The light wasn't too bright. There are small battery operated tea lights all over, creating a romantic atmosphere.
A few steps behind me is a double glass door that got me curious. I stood up and peeked to see where it led. I checked if the door was unlocked, and it was. Curious, I stepped outside to explore and saw an overpass bridge that connects two buildings.
'Maybe Alec wouldn't mind checking it out later with me.'
I went back inside, concerned that Alec might be waiting.
"Did you see the overpass?" He asked as he handed me my iced mocha drink.
"Yeah. I have seen that before from the street, but it seems more interesting seeing it from here." I excitedly told Alec.
"You should try standing there. It feels freeing being so high, but real because you hear those vehicles passing."
"We should go after we finish this, then." I suggested.
Alec took a sip of his hot coffee and nodded.
"You wanted to talk to me, you said." Alec, initiating the reason for us hanging out together
I focused on my drink rather than looking at him to help me facilitate the conversation easily.
"I am uncomfortable with the way things turned out between you and Riel." I started.
"Why?" Alec asked.
I was caught off guard by that question. 'How do I respond to that?'
"Riel is important to me, and.... you...."
"What about me, G?" He asked as he nonchalantly drank his coffee.
"Well, you are a new friend who I think can be a long-lasting friend."
Alec leaned closer to me
"Is that all it's going to be?", He asked in a flirty tone.
'Is Alec flirting with me?'
With Alec's face so close to mine like this, my face got flushed. I can smell the sweetened coffee on his breath. His lips were moist and red, practically pleading for mine.
"Never mind. Anyway, I owe you an apology for what happened." Alec said as he sat back.
I composed myself and cleared my thought. Hearing what he said, I am thankful that he is not harboring a deep grudge against Riel.
"Riel and I will work things out. I have a feeling we are the same boat."
I gave him a puzzled look.
He got up and threw his empty coffee cup in the trash.
"Let's check the overpass." Alex avoided responding to my inquiry.
I took one last sip of my iced mocha and threw the cup away. He held the door open as he waited for me.
A strong breeze greeted us as we opened the door. A series of small, dim lights above us illuminated the path to the overpass. It was probably a good ten steps before we reached the entrance, and we stopped for a few minutes, excited like little kids.
We both took a step at the same time and slowly walked towards the overpass. We were savoring each step while appreciating each other's company at that moment.
I stopped midway and held on to the handrail with both hands while I looked at the vehicles passing by below us. I closed my eyes and opened my senses to everything I could sense. The cool breeze against my face, the noise of the vehicles, the vibration of my feet, and the sweet smell of evening air.
As I opened my eyes, Alec was standing close enough for me to smell his enticing scent.
He slowly opened his lips while staring at my eyes as if to anchor my attention.
"I like you...a lot...not just as a friend..."
While standing on that overpass bridge, I suddenly felt my head swelling and my face getting hot. I looked at Alec, trying to think of something to say. Why am I not rejecting what he just said? My heart is pounding, and my brain is on hyperdrive, trying to find a response for him.
"Don't judge and hate me, please." The next thing I heard from him
My brain is behaving like a computer doing a process of elimination to sort things out. It deduces that hate isn't one of the emotions I am feeling right now. If it isn't hate, then what is it? Disgust? No! Far from it. Angry? No. Disappointed? No. Thankful? Somehow, it feels closer to that, but not exactly. Happy? Glad?.... Those seem to be fitting. But.....why would I feel happy to hear those words from him? I need my brain to process quickly.
My eyes switched focus to the passing vehicles while my brain was searching like a web browser.
"Your silence is telling me what I fear." Alec sounded defeated.
Ignoring that we were standing on a public overpass bridge with vehicles passing under us with such frequency, I faced Alec and moved closer. My left hand somehow started moving to hold Alec's face gently. I look at his beautiful hazel eyes. It is mesmerizing. Alec didn't move and kept his eyes on me. As fast as the vehicles below were passing, creating loud noises, I felt like I was in slow mode with no background noise whatsoever. My body seemed to be moving on its own. I felt every tiny movement my lips were making as they got closer to Alec's face. Slightly open and tingling, the warmth of my lips landed on his lips. My brain is questioning what my body is doing, but my body is winning. Both my hands are now cupping his face as my kisses become harder and deeper. Kissing him felt nice and sweet. Alec rendered a passionate kiss back as if he were quenching his thirst.
I feel serene and light, with thoughts I never imagined I would have in this kind of situation.
'This feels good....and right....and perfect, and I don't want to stop.'