Gerald and Kim stood there hand and hand just soaking up the view of San Francisco lit up in all its glory.  .

Kim: You can see almost everything! There’s the Transamerica Pyramid. Bay Bridge, Golden Gate, downtown SF! It’s so beautiful up here.

Gerald: I’m glad you like.

Gerald pulled Kim close and placed his arm around her waist, allowing her the opportunity to lean on him. Kim loved the feel of Gerald’s strength.  She just knew she was safe next to him. It was like being enveloped in a warmth that you never wanted to leave.

Kim: (thinking to herself - Where did he come from? What do I do with this? I don’t think I will ever be the same after today. This is too crazy.)

She decided to just relax even more so against his side and just relish in the moment. They just stood there watching the lights twinkle back at them. It was breathtaking. And in the silence of the night, Kim knew she fell in love. She just let herself go. Just as she was getting comfortable…

Gerald: I’ll be right back. I’m sorry. I’m going to turn the car around so that we have the back to sit in if you want to.  Do you want to hop in the car with me or do you want to wait here for me?

Kim: I’ll stay here as long as you promise never to leave me.

Gerald: I promise never to leave you.

Kim knew and Gerald knew that Gerald was not talking about just moving the car…

Gerald went to the car and reparked it so that the back of the SUV was facing the view. He then began pulling all the bags that they bought and brought it to the back of the SUV, where he kept the trunk door open. He laid out one of the blankets and placed their snacks, including the thermos out. He also lit some candles in a jar for ambience.

Gerald then walked behind Kim and wrapped his arms around her, smelling her hair. Just the smell of her hair weakened him.

Gerald: What is that? Mango, tropical fruity smell.

Kim: Huh?

Gerald: Your shampoo. You just smell good period.

Kim: Thank you. You don’t smell bad yourself.

Gerald: I don’t think I am wearing anything scented. Do I smell good enough to be attacked like those guys in the AXE commercial?

Kim: (laughing) You wish! (thinking to herself – Most Definitely! You smell so good I could just jump your bones right now!)

Gerald: (laughing) Are you cold?

Kim: A little bit. (rubbing her arms)

Gerald rubbed her arms vigorously and then walked back to the car where he grabbed one of the other blankets. Kim didn’t look back to see where Gerald went but she was disappointed that he was no longer holding her. Kim then felt Gerald place the blanket around her shoulders. He then wrapped his arms around her once again.

Kim: You’re not cold?

Gerald: The wind is a little biting.

Kim: Come here. I think this is the large blanket that we got.

Kim opened up the blanket, welcoming Gerald to join her, which he did. Gerald placed Kim in front of him and then took the blanket and wrapped the both of them with it. They stood there in comfortable silence just watching the lights of San Francisco below.

Gerald: Are you tired of standing? We can sit in the trunk of my car.

Kim: That sounds like a good idea.

Gerald turned them around still wrapped in the blanket. Kim was so surprised to see the trunk all laid out with their goodies they purchased at the store and to see it all lit up in candles.

Kim: (whispered) Wow! When did you do this?

Gerald: Do you like? Right after I backed up the car. I just set it up real quick.

Kim: You are a romantic.

Gerald: Is that a good thing?

Kim: I don’t know. I don’t think I’ve ever been with a romantic.

Gerald: Well… (extending his hand to Kim)  Come join me and find out if you like being with a romantic.

Kim giggled as she took Gerald’s hand. They walked to the SUV. Gerald then lifted her up so that she can sit inside the back of his car. He didn’t let go of her right away.

Gerald: So gorgeous… are you hungry?

Kim: After our dinner… not really but I have been thinking about that can of Pringles.

Gerald: Let me serve you my princess.

Kim: No matter how cheesy that is… it doesn’t sound cheesy coming from you. Why is that?

Gerald: Beats me but I’m glad. I wouldn’t want to sound cheesy in front of the girl I want to impress.

Kim: Are you trying to impress me?

Gerald: Is it working?

Kim: I will let you know…

Gerald: No initial reactions?

Kim: Many but too early to give a verdict.

Gerald: Not even… ‘Gerald, you are on the right path’?

Kim: Not even ‘Gerald, you are on the right path’. But… how do you think you are doing?

Gerald: I think you can’t resist me.

Kim: (laughing)  I can give you ‘Gerald. You are so sure of yourself.’

Gerald: Well I kind of base it on chemistry.

Kim: Chemistry?

Gerald: It is my specialty.

Kim: Uh huh.

Gerald: Well… yes.  May I demonstrate?

Kim: By all means…

Kim was sitting on the edge of the trunk with her feet dangling. Gerald stood in between her legs and placed his hands on either side of Kim’s thighs, just looking at her.

Kim: (breathing became deeper)  Umm… so your demonstration?

Gerald: Hmmmm… yes. My demonstration… So back to your chemistry lesson. So with science, you develop a hypothesis, basically an educated guess based on what you already know. So my hypothesis is that there is something very special going on between us and that you are not so immune to me as you claim to act.

Kim: Really? (looking at him with an amused look)

Gerald: Really… (whispering) now back to my demonstration. The fact that I am standing near you, I can tell your breathing changes.  You want to take a deep breath but you are trying to play it cool.  I bet if I place my fingers against your pulse found in your beautiful neck, I would find it racing. (as he slowly moved her hair behind her back) Your pupils are dilated, which studies have shown to be an indicator of attraction. You are also keeping eye contact with me.  And if I lean in (slowly leaning in) and whisper against your mouth, you don’t pull away. Without looking at your lips, I know that you subconsciously your lips, as I am doing the same… So it would be easy for me to do this…

Gerald stepped in closer and gently kissed Kim. It was a gentle kiss… simple, quick but evidently electrifying for both of them that when they pulled away a couple seconds later, both their eyes immediately locked on each other and they both took a deep breath.

Gerald: (whispers) Chemistry.

Kim: (whispers back) Chemistry.