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legs , as I put my belt on.  My jeans are getting tighter by the minute, cutting my air supply, and I just pray I’m not going to have to walk around with a woody all day.  God I feel so pathetic right now.

Chapter 5.
     
    Sofia
    Mark is acting weird today or maybe I’m just imagining things.  Over the years we’ve spent a lot of time together, and I don’t see why today should feel any different, but for some reason it does.  You could cut through the tension in the car. For a moment I wonder if maybe I should just make up some excuse and ask him to take me back home.
    We make it to the local theater in no time and I’m happy to be out in the open air.  I try to steady my breathing as he comes next to me and places his hand over the small of my back.
    “Did you check to see what’s playing?” I ask, trying to sound casual. “You know I’m not picky, so we can watch whatever you like.”
    There are a lot of people in line , so Mark gently pushes me in front of him protectively.  It feels good to be near him and before long I lean back and rest my head on his chest.  Together we look at the list of movies and the starting times and once we decide what to watch, we make our way to the ticket window. I take my wallet out and Mark looks at me questionably.
    “Really Birdie?” That’s all he says , but I know he isn’t going to let me pay my way.  He pays for the tickets and as we walk inside, I feel his hand on my lower back.  His very presence is enough to drive me crazy, but feeling his hand on me is pure torture.
    “Would you like some popcorn?”
    “I’m good, but you go ahead.  I had enough coffee this morning to last me until dinner time.” The nerves in my stomach are enough to make me queasy, so popcorn is not a really good idea for me.
    The theater is small and intimate , and we walk the few steps to get seats all the way in the back.  We sit down and Mark places his hand on the back of my chair.  He leans all the way back and closes his eyes. I wonder what he’s thinking about.  If he only knew what I was thinking …nothing PG, let me tell you.
    I turn to look at his face and my eyes rest on the full lips.  What would it feel like kissing him? His eyes open and he catches me staring.  The corners of his mouth turn into a smile and before he can say anything , the lights go out and previews are rolling on the screen.
    I try to concentrate on the movie and pretend the need for his touch is no longer there.  The two hours are a blur and before long , it’s all over and everyone is hurrying toward the parking lot.  Mark grabs hold of my hand and we walk in silence to his car.  He opens my door and I put on the seatbelt before he has a chance to. I am afraid that if he gets that close again, I will grab him by the collar of his jacket and have my way with him right there in the parking lot.  I am losing my mind slowly but surely, and there is nothing I can do about it. 
    “Are you ok ?” Mark asks.
    “Yep.  I really liked the movie by the way,” I say and you can hear the nervousness in my voice.  Did he notice , I wonder? “Listen Mark you don’t have to go to the grocery store with me.  You can just drop me off at home, and I’ll take my car.”
    “Sofia , if I didn’t know better, I would think you were trying to get rid of me.  I said I will go with you so I’m going.  Besides, I’m hoping that if I keep you company you’ll agree to make some of that cherry cake thing you made a few weeks ago.” He smiles one of his dimpled smiles at me and I feel my throat constricting. Oh my God, I’m in trouble.  How can I say no to that smile? 
    “Ok fine , let’s go and get this over with.”  We pick a grocery store that’s close to my place and thankfully it’s not too crowded.  Most people go out and have fun on weekends, not grocery shopping.  All of the sudden I realize that this is the first time he’s ever gone shopping with me. He has no idea what’s in