In the next 30 seconds, you're about to be kissed. Do you know what to do?

Girls' Life, Oct-Nov, 2003 by Jodi Bryson

1. In your living room. Mom's busy baking up a batch of brownies in the kitchen, right?

2. Under the bleachers. This cliche earned it's reputation for good reason!

3. At the park. Leaning against a tree, side by side on the swings, sitting on a picnic table with your feet on the benches ... Can it get more romantic?

4. Next to the gym. Schools are big places and, after dismissal, relatively free of students and teachers. Hang out and, when the coast is clear, gently take his hand while giving him your best Katie Holmes no-teeth, come-hither grin. Then, give his hand a tiny pull. How irresistible is that?

Unless, of course ... Some schools have no-PDA (no public displays of affection) rules. If your school does, save yourself the trouble (trip to the principal's office, call to your parents, detention) and just kiss him anywhere but on campus.

WHEN WILL YOU KISS?

Without argument, the darker the time of day, the better. The early evening is terrific--like when you're at a soccer match or baseball game--because the glow of dusk is extra flattering. Nighttime is a winner because it's more romantic. And something about less light lessens nerves, which helps him (and you) muster up the gumption to go for it.

5 Ways to Tell He wants to Kiss You

1. He stares at your mouth when you're talking ... and when you aren't.

This guy is surveying the territory, sister!

2. He has minty-fresh breath.

Nothing wrong with a boy who prepares--so considerate!

3. He makes excuses to get you somewhere private.

A smart boy knows you're more likely to agree to a kiss if people aren't eye-balling your oh-so romantic smoocharoo!

4. He keeps licking his lips.

A subconscious giveaway! Oh, and this trick works if you want to send a subliminal "kiss me!" signal.

5. He finds ways to compliment you.

Your kisser is trying to warm you up with flattery. Look him in the eye, and give him a confident, "Thank you so much." That eye contact could advance to mouth-to-mouth contact.

CELEB KISSES

There's a first time for everything--and everybody. Even celebrities aren't always great at putting on a perfect performance for their real-life love scenes. Ah, first kiss ...

"[This girl] tried to kiss me, and I was like, 'Gotta-go-I-have-tennis-practice.' I've never tennis in my life. The next day, she pinned me on the wall, put her arms around me and planted one right on my lips in front of the whole school."--Freddie Prinze Jr.

"My first kiss was awkward and nerve-wracking and wonderful all at the same time. I was so petrified. I thought it was something I couldn't handle. Once it was over, it was OK. Then, i wanted more!--Katie Holmes

"It was in third grade. I went strawberry-picking with my boyfriend at the time. We were going through the strawberry mountain, and he grabbed me and started to French-kiss me. I was pushing him off! And then I broke up with him."--Lee Lee Sobieski

From His Lips to Yours ... Who better to give you kiss bliss?

Andrei: 14

Age of first kiss: 11

Girl's he's kissed: 5

Favorite place to kiss: "A good place is in your house. But at camp or at the movies works."