Lila I gasped when Shawn’s lips met mine. I wasn’t expecting him to do this. But as soon as I calmed down, I found myself enjoying the feeling of his kiss. When I felt his tongue slide along the seam of my lips, I wasn’t sure what to do. Technically, this was my first kiss—at least, in this way. I told myself to just relax and go with it. So, I opened my mouth, and felt his tongue slip inside. He flicked it against mine, and I hesitated, unsure if I should reciprocate. But I did, and as soon as I did, it seemed like he wanted to do more. It felt nice, but at the same time, my nerves began to take over, and I broke the kiss. I tilted my head down, feeling heat rise to my cheeks. I had just shared my first real kiss, and it was with Shawn Williams. Shawn still had me caged against his

