Our first kiss

Coco, an introverted computer science student, and Jake, a charismatic marketing student, had had a beautiful friendship since high school, but after a conversation on Coco's part they became estranged, and during the two years of university they had only crossed paths twice. times. For no apparent reason, a rivalry began to develop between them when a rumor spread that Jake didn't like Coco.

One fateful day, as Coco was rushing to an important meeting, He found herself sharing an elevator with none other than Jake. The tension between them was palpable even before the doors closed.

"Great," Coco murmured softly, regretting the moment of her departure from him.

Jake, always eager to break the ice, tried to strike up a conversation. "Floor 4?"

Coco nodded briefly, avoiding eye contact. The elevator began to ascend and just as Jake tried to continue the conversation, an unexpected jolt stopped the small space.

"Uh-oh, looks like we're stuck," Jake said with a half smile, oblivious to Coco's discomfort.

Coco's heart raced as her palms began to sweat. Claustrophobia, a secret struggle he normally kept hidden, began to take hold. He took a deep breath, trying to steady herself.

"Stuck? You've got to be kidding me," Coco murmured, her eyes darting around the small space.

Sensing her former friend's concern, Jake's jovial demeanor faded. "Hey, are you okay? You seem... out of place."

"I'm fine," Coco snapped, trying to mask her anxiety.

As the minutes passed, the elevator remained stopped. An awkward silence filled the air until Jake broke the silence.

"How have you been?" He asked, trying to lighten the atmosphere.

However, it wasn't enough to calm Coco's growing anxiety. Sweat formed on her forehead as he fought to control his fear of him.

Jake finally noticed Coco's distress was serious. "Hey, seriously, what's going on? You don't look good."

"I just need this elevator to start moving again," Coco murmured, his voice strained.

Jake, realizing the seriousness of the situation, decided to change tactics. "Okay, let's focus on something else. Tell me about your coding projects. What's the most interesting thing you've worked on?"

Reluctantly, Coco began sharing details about her latest project, her passion for coding overshadowing her fear. Jake, eager to be a sympathetic listener, participated in the conversation.

“Why did you change careers?” Jake asked.

“I realized, that's what I really wanted to do,” Coco murmured.

The elevator shook again making Coco drop to the ground in fear.

Jake, sensing the severity of Coco's claustrophobia, didn't hesitate. He sat on the floor and pulled him close, then wrapped his arms around him in a comforting hug. Coco, overcome with fear, buried his face in the crook of Jake's neck, seeking comfort.

At that moment, Jake felt his heart race not only from the adrenaline of the situation but also from a sudden realization. The concern he felt for Coco went beyond the mere friendship they had shared. As he hugged Coco, he couldn't deny the fluttering feeling in her chest;

When Jake heard the muffled screams escaping Coco, he gently lifted her face with his hands, his fingers wiping away the tears that clung to the frightened boy's cheeks.

With a tender sigh, Jake decided to take a bold step to comfort Coco. Leaning down, he placed a soft kiss on her forehead, hoping to offer his reassurance. Surprisingly, his sobs calmed and his tense body relaxed under Jake's touch.

Noticing the change in Coco's demeanor, Jake hesitated for a moment before working up the courage to look him in the eyes. In that shared gaze, unexpressed emotions persisted. Without thinking, Jake closed the distance, capturing Coco's lips in a soft kiss.

For a moment, everything in that elevator, including the fear that had gripped Coco, vanished. Coco responded, her hands instinctively finding their way to Jake's neck, pulling him closer. The kiss became a momentary escape, a shared connection that surpassed the limits of their previous rivalry.

When they separated, their gazes met, filled with a mixture of surprise and brilliance.

"And... I" - taking Jack's shirt, Coco cut off her sentence and joined her lips with Jack's once again.

Jack responded happily, returning the kiss fiercely.

The elevator doors opened but none of the lovers noticed because they were still lost with each other in the kiss that had gone from tender to passionate.

“Ahem” Upon hearing the throat clearing of one of the firefighters, Coco opened his eyes in surprise and jumped up in embarrassment.

“Thank you,” he responded before walking quickly and walking away from there.

After the kiss in the elevator, Coco's thoughts were a whirlwind of contradictory emotions. On the one hand, he was overwhelmed by the intensity of the moment and the surprise of having given in to his feelings for Jake. On the other hand, he felt a deep fear about what that kiss meant for his relationship with Jake and for his own identity.

He wondered if he had done the right thing by letting himself get carried away in the heat of the moment or if he had made a mistake that would end Jake's reputation.

Coco felt trapped between the desire to be true to himself and the fear of rejection and judgment from others. He questioned whether he would be able to accept himself and his feelings for Jake, or if he would have to give them up for Jake's sake.

As the days went by and Coco avoided Jake, his thoughts became heavier and heavier. He was torn between the hope that Jake would understand and accept his feelings, and the fear of losing him forever if he decided to face the truth of his love.

Deep down, Coco knew that he couldn't run away forever. Despite the fear and uncertainty, he knew that he would have to confront them sooner or later, and face the consequences, whatever they might be.

As the days passed without any sign of Coco, Jake's heart filled with sadness. He couldn't shake the feeling that Coco was avoiding him on purpose, and it weighed heavily on his mind. Every moment he spent without Coco by his side felt like a gaping hole in his chest.

Finally, unable to bear the uncertainty any longer, Jake decided to take matters into his own hands. He waited in the hallway after college dismissal, hoping to see Coco. And when he finally saw it, Jake's heart skipped a beat.

"Coconut!" Jake screamed, his voice tinged with relief and desperation.

Coco froze, eyes wide with shock and panic as he turned to flee once more. But Jake was faster this time, reaching out and grabbing Coco's arm before he could escape from him

"Coco, please," Jake begged, her grip firm but gentle on him. "We need to talk."

Reluctantly, Jake ushered him into an empty classroom, the tension between them palpable as they faced each other in silence.

"Why have you been avoiding me, Coco?" Jake finally spoke, his voice laced with pain and confusion. "Did I do something wrong?"

Coco shifted uncomfortably under Jake's gaze, unable to meet his eyes.

“Just forget what happened,” Coco whispered with a lump in her throat.

Jake's brow furrowed in confusion. "What do you mean? Forget it? Did you lose your mind?" He exclaimed with some annoyance.

“You're doing it again,” Jake replied sadly.

The memory of the past enveloped Jake's mind as he watched Coco, who once again tried to run away from him. He clearly remembered that day when, with eyes full of fear and vulnerability, Coco had confessed his feelings to him before running away without looking back.

Back then, Jake had let Coco go, convinced that it was best for both of them. But now, with his heart full of determination and the weight of regret for letting Coco go once, Jake knew he couldn't make the same mistake again.

With every step Coco took toward the exit, Jake felt his determination grow. He wasn't going to let Coco run away from him again. This time, he was going to fight for what he wanted, for what he needed.

With quick but determined movements, Jake reached Coco and grabbed her arm firmly, preventing her from escaping once again. Jake's eyes burned with fierce determination as he looked directly at him.

"Not this time, Coco," Jake said, his voice firm but full of emotion. "I'm not letting you go again."

Jake tried to kiss him one more time but Coco prevented their lips from meeting.

Coco avoided Jake's gaze at all costs but he grabbed the boy's face with both hands and forced him to look at him.

“Why are you running away from me?” he asked, joining their foreheads.

Coco took a deep breath and gathered the courage to express his deepest fears and let out everything he had been keeping for a long time. "I'm afraid, I'm afraid of ruining your life, Jake. I'm not like you. I don't fit the mold of what society expects us to be. I can't bear the thought of holding you back or causing you pain." he explained, avoiding tears.

Jake's heart ached at Coco's words,

"Coco, listen to me," Jake said, his voice full of conviction. "I don't care what other people think. All I care about is you. I love you, Coco, just the way you are. And no matter what challenges we may face, I will always choose you."

Tears welled in Coco's eyes as he looked into Jake's serious gaze, the weight of his fears finally lifted from his shoulders. In that moment, he knew that he didn't have to face his demons alone, not when Jake was at her side.

With a shaky sigh, Coco leaned into Jake's touch and pressed his lips against hes in that long-awaited kiss they had so desired.