When his face was only an inch away from mine, I closed my eyes, only to open them suddenly when I felt his warm lips brush against my cheek. He kissed me softly, then pulled back.
"Good night, Erin," he said, and his grin indicated that he was fully aware of my flustered state. I could feel my face heating up, and not wanting to embarrass myself further, I nodded.
"Good night, Ronald," I managed to reply before turning around and opening the door. He was waiting for me to close the door. Through the peephole, I watched him walk away, still wearing that same playful grin.
I leaned against the door, my pulse racing. My heartbeat was rapid in my chest, and I was sure that if I measured my blood pressure at that moment, I’d need to call an ambulance.
Taking a few deep breaths, I walked o
