Saying nothing, Aidan slid his arms around me. I pressed in, my arms still at my sides, a statue with no life-giving wires to bring it animation. Without another word, he hugged me. It was everything I needed. One person who understood.
Closing the gap, it all happened at once. Our hands connected as a magnet force drew us closer and our lips made contact. Warm and cool together, his taste melted into me. A lightness that felt bright as Fourth of July fireworks. Aidan was kissing me on a perfect summer night.