As the evening wore on, Emily realized that she had never felt this way about anyone before. She had always been a little shy and had never really had a boyfriend, but there was something about Max that made her feel like she could be herself around him.
Many romantic storylines (think Never Have I Ever or The Wonder Years ) fall into the trap of the "Magical First Time." The music swells, the lighting is golden, and suddenly the awkward teen becomes a sexual being. In reality, first times are often clumsy, quick, or unexpectedly emotional. As the evening wore on, Emily realized that
: This group typically has the most healthy and emotionally satisfying experiences, viewing it simply as a step in growing up. As the evening wore on