He knew he was still a virgin, though. He thought he would be a virgin until he died. How would he ever find someone to marry and try to make a baby? ...ne day a young woman came into the shop. Her clothing was not modest at all. Harold tried not to look at her body. It was sinful to look at ladies' bodies. But she was a customer. They needed customers. This woman was obviously in her 20s and she seemed very happy. At least her smile was broad and her teeth were bright. She could have been one of. "What's going on, John?" Bobby and Betty Lou asked as they joined us."I have no clue, but it can't be good."The conversation flowed at the table, but I found my attention wandering to the other table. I wasn't the only one. I caught Kenny, Jesse and Wally all looking over there from time to time.Before the bell rang, the girls broke up their impromptu meeting and came to claim their boyfriends. Missy and I walked behind Jesse and Mary Jo toward their Biology class."So what was that all about,. " When Brad saw that she was starting to strip off her bikini, and dive into the water, he believed her. Oh well, he thought, I may as well make the most of it while I can. "Righto Sylvie, here I come, so watch out." He made a flying leap into the pool and splashed water everywhere. Sylvie was swimming laps and Brad joined her. They began to race and encourage each other. Sylvie started to tire, but was determined not to let Brad see it. Unfortunately, she started to slow down about halfway up. Her reluctance to "go all the way" cannot be attributed to either shynessor a "fear of commitment," either.Nor do I regard her as being a "tease."I think she makes me wait for another reason altogether. I think she isafraid.I think she's been hurt before.And badly.So badly that she never wants to be hurt that way again, by anyone--notthat I would ever hurt her, or could. She knows that, I think, rationally.But she has to believe it, too; she has to feel it. Trust too easily wonon one occasion.