Great Timing...

Back in my first post I mentioned a female friend who had pushed me to write here. Her name is Katrina, but we all call her Kat. Tonight I was hanging out with several friends, including Kat. We were all smoking and drinking and irritating the elderly lesbian couple next door with our music. I can only take so much smoke before I start to get a headache, so I had stepped outside for some air and was sitting on the front porch steps watching the dog across the street digging up something I'm sure is so repulsive to humans that he can't help but be fascinated by it.

I heard the door open behind me, and Kat came out.

"Whatcha doin'?" she asked.

"Trying to breathe," I said.

"Mind if I sit?"

"Not at all."

As if she had read my mind and knew I was almost empty, she handed me a beer. We just sat there quietly watching the dog and the occasional car passing by. It's cool out, but the crickets are still singing this time of year.

I suddenly became aware that Kat was sniffling. I glanced over at her. Her hair was down next to her face, hiding it from me, but I noticed a tear rolling down her cheek.

She seemed to become aware of my gaze and looked over at me. Suddenly she just leaned in, grabbed the back of my neck and planted one of the best kisses on me that I've ever experienced. It caused a spasm in my back. When she broke loose, she threw her arm over my shoulder, buried her face in my neck for a minute and whispered, "Asshole."

Then she got up and left. I mean, she drove away, without another word or glance.

Now, Kat and I have been close, but we've never dated. I've dated her friends, and she has dated mine, but the two of us have always sorta been off limits to each other for some reason. I won't say I haven't thought about it, and I figure she has as well.

So, now. What the hell?