And, life goes on ...

It's been a week since FB left, and life has gone on. Not too bad, actually. Of course, I miss him, but he's been really busy yet, still makes time to connect with me everyday. 

The whole heartache-missing you part isn't so bad. I mean, it helps that we keep in touch the way we do, and we exchange pictures which is really nice and more than I could ask for at this point. I just crave some kind of contact with him on a daily basis, and so far, he's come through on his word. 

I still don't know what we are. We're friends, yes. Good friends. That hasn't changed. But, we're definitely more than that. Have been for almost a month now. I know we talked about giving it a try and seeing what happens. I suppose I'll bring it up the next time we talk. He mentioned before he left that it seems like if we started this, we'd be doomed since he moved. But, before he left, he was happy we started this ... as I was. As I am. 

I'm still not sure what our friends know. If they know anything. One friend, his roomie said he didn't know that something was going on. Just that he knew something was up, and figured we were together. If they do know something, it didn't come from me, and I'm pretty sure FB hasn't said anything either. Anyway, it doesn't matter. He's the one I want, and I'm still real happy we started something. 

Long distance is hard, I know. But, I'm staying positive. One thing I keep thinking about is how he pointed out that we didn't have enough time to get to know each other in a relationship. He's right. Although, we gave it what try we could, it was so hectic with him leaving. We didn't really get much time alone. After we really talked it all out, it was one event after another and all with friends. Everyone wanted a piece of him. Don't blame them, really. He's a great guy, and I'm a lucky girl. 

Anyway, I found the key to being at peace with him being so far away is not to over think any of this stuff. He likes me a lot, and I like him a lot. That's all that matters. 

I'll be back with another post later in the week. Goodnight, lovers ... xoxo

It's out there ... now let's negotiate!

This post was written in the first week of January
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January 2, 2014

Yup, it's all out there. Everything has been laid out on the table. Our feelings are mutual. Very mutual. But, we're looking at this from opposite ends.

This passed Friday, we caught an early showing of The Hobbit at Koolau. He picked me up in his roomie's Beamer (since he sold his bike, and had to return his work truck). It's a six speed which I didn't know until I got in and noticed the stick shift. Wow, but for some reason, that's a huge fuckin' turn on for me. 

So, the movie was a little crowded, no chance of making out really. But, the movie was awesome! And, I'm surprised how much I got into it with him sitting right next to me. By the end of it, I had my legs resting on top of his thigh, which was nice. We then took a little drive around and ended up at a local Mexican place. He took me down a road in Kaneohe that I'm very familiar with, and has become one of his favorite roads to ride/drive. I thought it was sweet that he wanted to share it with me since I am a fellow speed-demon.

After dinner, we took the long way home around Kaneohe Bay and He'eia Kea Pier. And, this is where I choose to state my case, as it were. I started by telling him that I had something to say and not to get mad at me. I asked if his attraction to me had gone, or is it because he's moving. Since we flirt all the time, I had to ask. He replied that it's because he's leaving, he's been trying hard to stay away from me. 

I think this talk we had on that drive home was the most progress he and I have made in the last few weeks. We talked it all out. From the fact that he's trying hard not to fall for me because it would be easier to leave, to me telling him that I don't want to lose him. It was an emotional drive home, but one that we're both glad happened. 

From his pov, he wants us to remain friends, because we're close and we've always been. He wants to see how things go with his move first. For all he knows, he could move and hate it ... his words. He could move back here after a while. And, I like that he said this, "I could move back here. And, you could move up there." Cause, yes I told him that I have family in Colorado, and I would try to visit. But, he's worried that if we get together, the lack of a physical relationship with me is going to tear us apart. Seeing each other who knows when? He's scared of that. I would be too, but I feel it could bring us closer. Technology today is so advanced, and we not only could talk anytime, we can facetime anytime we want. Though, he has an android, we'd have to tango chat. And, I am completely fine with that. 

But, I know I can't make him see it my way just like that. He told me that he'll think about my points. And, I pointed out that we could just try. Because, honestly, I don't want anyone else. I want him. He'll be far away for an indefinite amount of time, but I think it's too late for me. I've already started to fall for him. 

You know what's absolutely frustrating me about this? He likes me and I like him, and if he weren't moving, this wouldn't even be an issue. We'd already be together. He admitted it, like it wasn't even a question of could we? Or would we? Yes, we could work, and work so damn well! And, it's also frustrating that he's been trying to stay away from me because of his move. So, before he left Friday night, I didn't let him go until he did what I know he wanted to do. Kiss me. 

After working my hardest EVER at being cute and irresistible, he finally gave in. Came around to the passenger side of the car where I had been standing, gave me the most meaningful hug we've had, and then rested his back up against the car, and pulled me into him. And, finally, the kiss I have been waiting over a year for. It was so much better than I had imagined. Could have turned into a full blown make out sesh, but he kept it classy, and left before it could escalate. 

So, now this kiss haunts me whenever I have a spare moment to myself .... when I wake up in the morning ... when I'm falling asleep at night. It's nice to think about, but really makes me want him all the more. 

Yesterday was the last day of 2013, and I spent half the day at the beach with him, and a few other close friends. We haven't gone public with what's going on with us, so we were our normal flirty friend selves the whole time. There was really no telling that we've become much more than friends, which is good. I don't know how our friends would react if they knew we're thinking about being together. Honestly, I don't really care. It's none of their business. But, saying goodbye yesterday wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. I mean, after having such a meaningful Friday night, I thought I might crave a more intimate greeting and goodbye, but I was stoically fine. It was him that wanted more. We hugged good bye, arms kinda full with bags and beach chairs, so it was just a one-armed thing, but he hugged me twice .... good squeeze too. And, it's not like there were so many of us that he had forgotten he already said bye to me. In any case, it was cute. And, I miss him. 

Took my breath away

January 8, 2014

It just hit me square in the chest that FB will be gone in less than a week. How did I let the time slip through my fingers? These last few weeks with him have been nothing short of amazing. We've discovered so much about each other, and how much we love to be together. 

But, it's all for what? I don't know what's going to happen now, and that scares me. He'll be thousands of miles plus an ocean away. How long will his feelings for me last? I don't want to be with anyone else, but I can't say the same for him. Because, I don't know. 
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January 15, 2014

It's been a week since I started this last post, and yes, FB is gone. He left last night. It helped that one of my cousins is visiting this week from AZ, so I've spent the last two days with her and not thinking about him leaving. 

Until last night. A bunch of us went out to Bdubs as a last dinner with FB right before he had to get to the airport. I brought my cousin along since I wanted to hang out with her too, and have few beers since we've always talked about doing that when she visits, or I visit. 

So, we get there and the group is starting to arrive, and Bdubs is CRAZY busy ... on a Tuesday night. I mean, WTF?? Waiting at the front for a table got ridiculous, so we went to the bar, and eventually kapu'd enough tables where everyone could sit. My cousin bought me my first drink, and it did the trick. I was feeling good, not sad at all the whole night. I had a great time with everyone. Right up until he started making his goodbye rounds. I texted him to save mine for the very last. 

He did. Boy, did he. 

Just about the whole group went outside, FB and I walked out together, arms around each other. Talking and joking the whole walk out. Then, some friends wanted pictures, and then he was off to get the truck. Half the group rode, so they were off suiting up which left me there with FB's roommates as they waited for him to bring the truck around. It was like a wave of emotion smashed up against me, and the water works came forth. There was nothing I could do to stop it. I tried my best to conceal my sobs, but it was no use. By this time, everyone saw me, but I couldn't have cared less. The truck pulls up, and he jumps out and runs over to me. His roomies make their way to the truck, and he comes up and wraps his arms around me, holding me tight. 

I bury my head in his chest and let that huge sob go. And, I cried. Like a baby. His voice was comforting, and so were his words. I told him that I'm gonna miss him, and he said he'll miss me too. But, this moment could not last long since he was rushing off to make his flight. We had already kept him longer than we should have. So, he looks at me briefly, then gives me a tender goodbye kiss on my lips. Since I've only kissed him twice, I've been trying to imprint his lips on my mine in my mind. To keep it fresh, and to warm me when I'm feeling sad. 

After he left, I made my way back into the restaurant where I cried more, and tried to settle before driving home. My cousin and I sat in the parking lot for a bit, when I get a text from him ... "I'm really going to miss you." My heart jumped, so happy at his words. And, for the rest of the night, I was sad, but the worst of it had passed. 

Today, I was in a rather good mood. There were moments here and there that got me down, but I would remember that he isn't leaving me, and I'm not losing him. This is just an obstacle ... a really big obstacle that I know we can overcome. Because, like I told him, I think we could be amazing together. And, I know I'm right. 

Saving the best for ...

Last. Yes, for the very end. I'm talking about last night. Christmas night. One of my friends hosted a Christmas dinner for those who don't have families here on the island, and even though my family IS here, I went. I drove on my own since FB was to chauffeur his roommates. This is the dinner I talked about in my previous post. At dinner last Friday, he wasn't sure if he was going and neither was I. Finally, I made up my mind two days before that I would go. 

I'm glad that I did. FB must have been online when I rsvp'd to the party invite because he responded that he'd be going a minute after I did. Figures. 

The whole night was filled with fun and laughs. We sat around and talked, played games and enjoyed each others company. FB was very flirtatious from the moment I stepped in the house ... in a punk-ish sort of way. Every time I passed him by or got near him, he had to touch me somehow. And, when I wasn't near him, all I wanted to do was be in his arms. Such a fucking sap I've turned into. 

These little interactions were cute, but nothing in comparison to what I wanted. I wanted to be there WITH him. But, I wasn't. I kept eyeing him ... sometimes he'd catch my eye and sometimes he wouldn't. I didn't care. He knows how I feel. 

So, getting to the end of the night, he was helping his roomies pack up their stuff to leave. I was doing the same since it was late and I was going to head out after them. So, he was standing by the door about to leave and I was sitting, not about to get up. I looked at him as he looked around as if making sure they didn't forget anything. I had no intention of getting up, just saying "bye" from where I sat when all of a sudden, my body rose out of the chair and walked toward him. Before I knew what the hell was happening, I was standing in front of him and he was looking at me. I had to say something, so I asked if they had everything. He was a punk ass all night and gave me a smart ass answer, "No" and then laughed. I chuckled too, then he held his arm out to me, and I closed in, wrapping my arms around him. His other arm came around to hold me in his embrace. This is the most relaxed he's felt in my arms, and I cherished it. I wanted to stay there all night. But, we were standing in the doorway, and who knows who saw what in their minds. I really don't give a fuck, but whatever. 

I followed him out the door as we were talking about movie plans and some other things. Turns out, we really didn't get a chance to talk much during the night. I felt a little tense about it, but completely relaxed when he held me. What the fuck is that??

So, they left, and about twenty minutes later, I left too. I was on Kahekili when my blasted music got interrupted twice with text messages. The first was from my cousin. The second was from him. He wanted to warn me about drunks on the road and to be safe driving. Very sweet. And, it seemed I was on his mind a lot when we weren't together which is usually the case after any event we had just come from. 

That night, while trying to get to sleep, I felt an overwhelming desire to be with him. Even if it was only texting, I've never wanted to be in contact with someone SO MUCH before. I was in a very good mood prior to that, and couldn't shut my brain up about it. So, my desire to be with him finally turned to tears and I fell asleep. 

I don't know what it is. I can't explain this overwhelming feeling to be with him. Just that I know that I want him in my life, and I'd do anything to make that happen. 

Tonight, we were texting and I just couldn't figure out the mood he was in. Feels like he's trying to pull away again. Nothing more frustrating than to figure out how someone is feeling over a bunch of typed words. I want more than anything to talk to him, but for the rest of the night, I just let him be. We plan on going to see The Hobbit tomorrow, so I hope he's in a better mood. 

Men ....

Night, readers  

Goddammit, I caught feelings!

I can't seem to dig myself out of this funk. I had a talk with my cousin last night, and she agrees with me that I should just forget about my FB. For one thing, he's leaving. Another, timing .... always the issue. 

Timing ... what the hell is that all about? He agrees that we've always had bad timing, but is that just an excuse now? We could try, we really could. But, then I think he just wants to forget me and everything he felt. Now, that it's too late and he's trying to move on and away. I can't believe I'm getting stuck with this shit again.
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I started this post a few nights ago. Since then, FB and I went out to dinner Friday night. For a change, I drove and picked him up. Let me just say, Mililani, fuck you. Got lost trying to get to his place, AND got lost leaving his place. WTF?? I live here, and I'm getting lost in Mililani?? Kinda funny now that I think about it. But, anyway, he walked down a block from his place when I finally saw him on the street, on the phone with him the whole time trying to find my way there. Pretty funny ...

So, I get him and we go to Assagios for a nice Italian dinner. One of his favorites, and mine too. We talk, idle conversation at first, but as the night progressed, it got a little more personal, and deep right before the end. How I wish I had the whole night to just be with him and hash this whole thing out. The way I see it, from my point of view, there's an endless amount of possibilities, even though he's leaving. I'm trying and wanting to keep positive about this. His move is a good thing, I understand that now. But, for him, he's not thinking about the possibilities. He's only thinking that if we started this thing between us, he won't want to leave. So, he sees it like he's gotta cut it off before it has a chance to go anywhere. And, I can see that he's doing the best he can, even if it means ignoring my inquisitive texts. I get it. Just wish he would see what I see. 

I asked him about the mistletoe thing, and he said it started as a joke because he didn't know what I would do. Then, he really started to wonder what would happen if he just grabbed me and got me under the mistletoe. It got a little deep after that. He tells me that he's old fashioned (love that!) and that he doesn't want a reason to stay. I tell him that he wouldn't have to stay, and he says that yes, he would. In disbelief, I shake my head and tell him that he wouldn't have to. And, he paused and gave me this sweet sort of sad smile and said "yes, I would." Faaaaaak! I wanted to cry right there. Happy and sad at the same fucking time. Of course, now I can't get enough and want to talk more and see where this could go. But, he was throwing barriers up everywhere, and I wasn't helping cause I was too. I kept trying to steer the conversation back to us, but there just wasn't enough time to get into anything serious. 

Just as well, I guess. When I left his place, we hugged and it was a different hug than we've ever had before. He pulled me in with one arm, but brought the other one around and held me for a little longer than usual. I wrapped my arms around him, and relaxed into him, and just enjoyed it for as long as it lasted. I'd do anything to feel that again. 

We let each other go and said good night. But, I called after him that we didn't get to finish our talk. He promised we would, but pointed out that there's not much to talk about since he'll be so far away. And, there it is. He's not seeing it like I am. So, I guess that's it.

So, today, he sold his bike. It was a sad day, I know that. I knew it, so I wanted so much to do something with him. Just to cheer him up, drink or whatever. I was sad that his bike is gone! Can't imagine how hard that was for him. All I knew was that I was pretty sad about it, and I just wanted to be with him. But, he wasn't going for it, so I did my own thing tonight. 

Texted my cousin about it a bit, and we're back to me giving up on the feelings part for him. It might be the best thing since I don't think he'll see my side of it. All he sees is that I'd be a reason for him to stay and he really has to go. I understand it, I really do, I just wish he wouldn't completely shut the door on us. We could work, I just know it. I feel it in my gut. You know what the sad part about it is? I know he has to go, but I can't lose him. So, Friday night, after I got home and got B to sleep, I sat in the dark on my bedroom floor, listened to music and cried .... hard. I cried for a long time. My heart is broken, aching for the chance to be with him. But, it won't happen. I think I've always been a little in love with him. Never let myself admit it until now. Why now? Fuck. Cause he's leaving, that's why. 

I need help moving on from this one. It's too hard to let go by myself. There's a quote I saw in my newsfeed saying something like, if you're brave enough to say goodbye, you'll be rewarded with a new hello. At this point, I'm kinda really looking forward to that new hello. Really need it. Really do. 

But, now, the dynamics have changed. Something I didn't consider as an after-effect of becoming emotionally involved with one of my riding buddies. When I talked about not being more than friends with him in previous posts, I only thought about losing the group if  things ever went bad. And, I never wanted that because I love my riding family. But, it's not that things are going bad, but he's leaving and I caught all these damn feelings for him. Being with the group won't be the same without him. It stabs me in the heart whenever I think about it. And, I'm crying again. Faaaaaak.

He was a major part of the group, he IS a major part of the group. We're all gonna miss him. But, it's gonna be even harder for me since I'll be here with them, but without him. They were all starting to see us together, too. Damn, this sucks. 

There are still a few more events and get-togethers before he leaves, so I'm trying to make it to everything with him. Very hard to do tho, it's Christmas and then new years. All time spent with my family, that's not an option. Christmas day, my friends are having something, and we just talked about whether or not we're going. He said he probably will, but I can't commit. I'm trying to work it so that I can at least go for a few hours. And, New years ... forget it. I will be with my family, as with the tradition. One of our other friends is having something at his place in Kaimuki. There's NO WAY I can get to that. And, I really want to be with him when the clock strikes midnight. But, can't. Just gotta let that one go and hope he doesn't kiss anyone else to ring in the new year. 

Though, I must confess that I want to invite him to one of my family traditions. The night before New years eve, my family gathers at my grandpa's house to wrap lau lau and have dinner together. It's a wonderful tradition that I adore. I've always wanted to share it with someone special to me. And, FB is. He's a white guy, and has never seen this done. So, I want to invite him. I have no idea if he'll want to come, but I'm gonna do it anyway. Gonna have to clear it with the Warden (Mom), but it's worth a shot. I just want to give him a true Hawaii experience before he goes off to Colorado. Guarans-ball-baranz he's never done anything like this.

Oh geez, it's 2 in the morning. Time to get to bed. Til the next time, readers .... xoxo

What's next?

So, what's next? Nothing. There's nothing to be done about this situation. He's leaving, and we can't start something because of that.

It's hard to deal with because the possibilities have been flooding my mind in the last week. The doors have been opened, feelings pent up over the last (almost) two years burst out, and this is what I get. Nothing.

It's too late to start something. We can't even kiss, or even talk about it. The flirting still goes on, though. Saturday night, we went to his cousin's birthday party together. It was a smaller gathering than the Christmas party the week before. And, the fun we had all together was amazing as always. FB and I were our usual, casual and flirty selves. This time, though, there were eyes watching us. Trying to see if we give away anything that's happened in the last week. 

The only person I told was one of my girls (his cousin's gf). She implied that something may have come out of that mistletoe comment. So, I filled her in. She agrees with me how shitty our situation is because we can't start something. She would have loved to see us be together. I would have too. 

I can't help but think that all I want is him. Yes, I've dated many, many other guys since meeting FB, but he's always been there in the back of my mind. Not like anyone else. This one is different. He's got staying power. And, I know he wants us to happen, but he's so incredibly hesitant because of his upcoming move. I don't blame him for hesitating now that he knows I feel the same, but I want to know. I want to see this happen, no matter how it could end up. He rocks my thoughts, and when I think about being with him, I'm so happy. 

Some of my friends are trying to convince me to make it happen, and tell him how I really feel. And, I want to. But, not over text or messaging. I want to do it face to face, and really know what he's thinking. Our friends have mentioned to me that we have a chemistry that's visual and very hard to find. How can I just let that go? I feel what they're talking about because it's always been so easy to be with him. There's no pressure of any kind, and even now. On Saturday, I wondered if he might try to get me under the mistletoe again, but when he didn't, it wasn't so disappointing because he shows me in other ways that he's thinking about me, and wanting me the same way I want him. 

This is so frustrating. I can't just let him go. I don't quite know what to do yet, but when the time comes, I'll know exactly the right thing to do. And, say. Time to just fall asleep on it. 

xoxo

This feeling flows both ways ...

Now I know for sure about my Foodie Buddy. He and I had a brief conversation via text tonight about how we feel about each other. What led to this heavy conversation? Saturday was our group of friends' Christmas party. We went together. He picked me up and we rode down to the party in Waimanalo at a friends house. 

I haven't thought about him in that way in a while, so when he came to get me, it was great to see him and I was happy. Friendly happy. It was the first time he'd seen my haircut, so he told me while I was preparing to get on the bike that he really liked my hair. He sort of couldn't shut up about it all night, turns out. So, we get going and he cruises it down the highway, doing as I asked politely. I was a little nervous about riding with him again since the last ride was a very wild one. 

We get to our friends' house, and a few others are already there. My friend, the hostess comes out to greet us and she immediately notices my hair and tells me she loves it. FB goes on about my hair as well, throwing in that it's "kinda hot, T" ... hahaha. I reply, "well, you're leaving, so ...." 

We enter the house and it's decorated so festively, and I put my things down, get my pupu out and then head to the kitchen to help. We start decorating sugar cookies and laying out the spread of food. The kitchen always seems to be the gathering place in any house I'm in. So, we all have a great night, with great food and each other. It was a white elephant party, so a good part of the night was opening gifts and having a riot with what everyone got. 

At the end of the night, FB takes me home and one of our other riding buddies comes along since he's going the same way. I was a little disappointed that we weren't alone, cause I had my eye on FB all night. I sort of hoped we might get a kiss in at the end of the night. But, it's alright since we made a date for the following weekend. Movie night. 

The next day, party pics were blowing up facebook, and it was almost like reliving the night. There was one picture of two guys pretending to kiss under the mistletoe. Mistletoe?! I never even saw it!! So, I commented that I didn't see it. And, FB comments how he was trying to get me under it all night. And, that was it. The thought festered in my head for the next day. So, it led to our talk tonight. 

I'm glad to have gotten it out in the open, even if there's nothing to be done about it. He's moving soon, and we aren't about to start something now. I still like our relationship exactly the way it is. Part of me wants to know more, wants to DO more with him, but I fear it may not be enough, and then I'll be stuck trying to fall out of love with someone I never had a real chance with anyway. Actually, I think he and I would have made it. If, we both came clean in the very beginning. Shit. 

I'm not gonna think about that cause then I'll just get mad. Another one is getting away. When will he stay? Will I ever stop asking that question? I have no idea. I have no idea.