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we near my house, I start to wonder if Jeremy will kiss me. On our first date, he was very gentlemanly. He walked me to the door, said good night, and left. It didn’t bother me, because we had such a great date. I assumed he wanted to be extra careful because he doesn’twant to come off as the player Sarah described. I can already tell that he isn’t.
    Today, he hasn’t touched me at all. I was hoping he might hold my hand or put his arm around me at some point during the day. I really want to kiss him. I spent the entire time at lunch staring at his lips. He has the most inviting lips I think I’ve ever seen; they are so full and soft-looking. As I sit beside him in the car, I can’t help but imagine what his lips would feel like on mine. I can no longer deny this powerful attraction I have for Jeremy. I’ve tried to fight it, but all my efforts have been in vain. I can’t be around him and not want to get closer. I remind myself to keep an emotional distance—I need to be careful.
    We pull up to my house, and Jeremy jumps out of the car to open my door. I turn and grab a few of the items I’ve purchased today. Jeremy reaches over and takes the remaining bags, and we head inside.
    He drops the bags inside my door and says, “Thanks for going out with me today. I had a great time!”
    That’s it? He’s leaving? I ask, “Do you have to go?” I’m hoping he’ll come in for a little while.
    “Unfortunately, I have a case going to trial on Monday. I have a mountain of work sitting on my desk as we speak.”
    I’m disappointed. “Okay, I don’t want to keep you. Good luck with your mountain!”
    Jeremy starts to go out the door. “Hey, what’s your favorite movie?”
    Before I can even think about it, “ Pride and Prejudice ” pops right out of my mouth.
    He smiles. “Can you come over on Saturday for a movie night?”
    I nod. “Okay—I’ll call you this week and we’ll make plans. Thanks again.” And he’s gone. I don’t get a kiss, but I have a date. I guess that’s good.

Jeremy
    I’m really excited to show Mattie around Sedona. I think she’s going to love it. We head out on the Red Rock Scenic Byway to view nature at its best. Mattie seems relaxed and happy as we make our way along the winding roads.
    We stop at a particularly scenic viewpoint and get out of the car. Mattie looks over at me and exclaims, “Isn’t it beautiful? These pictures are going to be great!” She turns around to take a few more shots.
    I feel an overwhelming urge to grab Mattie and kiss her senseless. I didn’t expect to have such intense feelings for her. She already thinks there is a possibility that I’m some sort of player because of some unfounded office gossip, so I don’t want to scare her off on our second date.
    I’m trying hard, but I can’t seem to get myself under control, both emotionally and physically. My mind is telling me to slow down, but my body is gravitating toward Mattie every time she’s within a few feet. This is disconcerting because I’m always in control. I have systematically put my life together in such a way that I know what to expect in most every situation. This never happens to me.
    Mattie suggests a local restaurant for lunch, Barking Frog Bistro. She couldn’t have made a better choice—the food is great, and the atmosphere is intimate, with romantic lighting, soft music, cozy booths, and Mattie. She would make any setting feel intimate to me.We sit close together, almost touching, so that I can smell the floral, sexy musk scent of her perfume.
    I fantasize about leaning in those few inches, running my nose over her neck, and placing a kiss just below her ear. I’m already leaning forward when I stop myself. This is getting ridiculous. It takes all my willpower to pull back, but looking at Mattie I wonder if she feels this too, this attraction and connection that’s happened faster and harder than anything I’ve ever experienced. Just as the thought crosses my mind, I