EMILY It was as if the time stopped moving. I felt my body stiffen when he claimed my lips. I must be imagining it, I thought to myself still in a state of shock. Rafael just kissed me and he kissed me inside his car while it was raining outside. He pulled away while I was still in shock at what had just happened some seconds ago. “Did… did you just kiss me?” I uttered, still trying to comprehend everything. “Yes.” He let out a small exhale. “And I’d do it again.” He added confidently and then it hit me. Rafael just kissed me and he kissed me without my permission. “How could you?” I uttered, wanting to rebuke him for his actions but instead, my voice came out soft and low. I wanted to be angry with what just happened but it didn’t seem like I was and while my head told me to scream