Debra was my 2nd "girlfriend" as near as I can remember. I use the quotes because I wouldn't want it to detract from when I eventually talk about an actual relationship. In third and fourth grade, we were pretty much inseparable in school. Our third grade field trip to a farm was probably my favorite memory from that time because we got to eat lunch outside together and hold hands and do things that third graders do when they like each other.
The summer before 5th grade I went over to Debra's house. We were out jumping on her trampoline when she said something to me that I will remember for as long as I live.
"I would kiss you right now, but I have this cold sore on my mouth and I don't want you to get it."
While I am eternally grateful for the sentiment, it's still gross, and so my first kiss would have to wait for a couple more years.
A couple weeks later, I returned home from camp and my grandmother told me a girl had called but she couldn't remember the message. I went to call Debra back and the phone had been disconnected. When I tried again the following day another family was living there. I never saw or heard from Debra again, but I know that she's married now so I think the breakup goes without saying.
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