She could see Paul rummaging through a kitchen cupboard — no doubt finding a snack before he headed back to the city. Lilly followed Rose’s gaze ...nd nodded knowingly. ‘He still loves you,’ Lilly said quietly before lowering her voice into the faintest whisper before saying, ‘And I know you do too.’ ** Rose and James sat silent as Lilly slowly plodded up the stairs to her bedroom. Rose could feel James’ gaze on her — just dying to ask her something. She felt the dinner had been an elaborate. About a month later I finally got a chance to go back to were the bookstore was it was a Saturday night around 11 I drove by there was a lot of cars and people walking around I was nervous and shy and after cruising around for awhile I chickened out and decided to go by a friends apartment that was nearby in hopes that he had some pot or alcohol to party with.I hadn't talked to him in a while but he was always cool and up late so I figured what the heck I'll stop by, this was before everyone. ”He smiled,“And you were going to tell me this when?”She shrugged,“Dunno, just did, not get that sexy ass in gear, I haven’t watched any of the new releases that you and Andy have hoarded.”Joe smiled and went over to his laptop, connecting it to the television mounted on the wall, then he selected the new movies that she mentioned and turned to find her slipping out of her jeans, she already have gotten rid of her jersey, underneath she wore a thin t-shirt, and he could clearly see that she had. I have never felt so honored.Thanks to so many of you who have offered your support and encouragement as I’ve dipped my toe into the world of fiction writing. I’ve learned much and grown more as a writer, and I assure you that more stories from me shall come in the future. I hope those endeavors will be met with the same kindness and love as you have all offered me here.Thanks also, of course, to the Swarm writers group, Omachuck in particular, who took me under his wing to help me develop as a.