Lisa inched her van along the arrivals level pickup area of the airport looking for Sam. It had been four years since she last saw him when they were at university together. They had met in their final year and started dating but after graduating Sam left for England to get his law degree. The long distance relationship eventually turned into a close friendship. They had kept in touch over the years but dated other people and he became her best friend, she could talk to him about anything.
She didn't let Sam know, but she still thought about the time they were together. All the men she dated since Sam never seemed to measure up. Maybe she had romanticized the time when they had dated, maybe she was just afraid to commit to someone. Lisa's thoughts started to wander, she remembered how he used to touch her, his lips pressed against her. Honk! She was snapped out of her daydream by honking from behind her. She started moving again and gave the car behind her the finger and circled around the airport one more time. Finally she spotted Sam, her heart raced seeing him again. Did he still have feeling for her after all these years? She composed herself as she pulled up to him and gave him a big smile.
Lisa stepped out of the van to meet Sam. "Wow! It's so good to see you!" Sam beamed giving her a big hug.
Lisa paused for a second holding his hug, it felt so good having a man's body pressed against her. Had it been that long? It had been a while since she had dated someone, she was so busy with work she didn't have the energy to put herself out there.
"Nice wheels," smirked Sam eyeing Lisa's minivan. "When did you become a soccer mom?"
"Very funny, I rented it to pick up your sorry ass after you told me how much stuff you were bringing back. I figured I would need the room. Besides, my Porsche is in the shop anyway." she joked smiling back.
"Thanks again for doing this," Sam said more sincerely, "I really appreciate you giving me a lift." After loading up the van Sam hopped in the passenger seat and looked over to Lisa, she was wearing a light summer dress that hugged her body perfectly. Mmmm he thought. to himself. "I like your dress."
"Thanks," Lisa replied as she pulled out of the airport. As she began to drive Sam looked over to Lisa, the setting sun blanketed her in a warm glow. He watched her lips as she talked and traced her face with his eyes. Unexpected emotions began to flood over him. The pain he felt leaving her four years ago, the last night they spent together. Lisa looked over to him and smiled, his eyes locked on hers for what felt like a minute.
"I've missed you." The words just blurted out of Sam's mouth. Shit, did I just say that out loud? Feeling his face turning red, he looked the other away out the window.
"Me too," Lisa replied softly.