“I don’t have any plans.”“Good. Maybe we can do something. We can talk about that later, though.”“What did your dad say to you?” I asked...“Not much. He does like you, but of course he’d be a lot happier if you were going to our church or one like it.”“That’s not likely, and you know it, for a bunch of reasons. The ‘Holy Rollers’ table last semester made clear to me why I want to stay far away from a church like yours. I’d only get into trouble or cause trouble because I could never condone. After the show, if I was lucky, one of them might invite me home or we'dget a room," John whispered in Michelle's ear."But I'm not like that uncle John. I don't dress like this to do that,"Michelle struggled a little but John held her tight.The struggle was half-hearted but Michelle was not about to admit toherself that she liked the effect she was having on this older man; herfather's brother."How do you know Michelle? You only ever come out at home in front ofyour mother and sister, you. With trembling fingers, Aiden reached out and took the bracelet fromAshely's offering hand before her eyes lifted to meet her friend's.Without her saying a word, I could tell that the gift truly touched thewild girl and it seemed like she was almost on the verge of tears."Thanks Ashley," she whispered in a choked voice, confirming mysuspicions as she carefully slipped the bracelet onto her wrist whileAshley looked on with a happy smile."Kitty," she said, turning towards me and drawing another. “Really? Are you sure? We just met last night and now you want me to stay in your room? It’s a little fast, don’t you think?”“Yes, I’m sure. I’ve never been surer about this. ““Ok, Loverboy. I’ll grab my things and meet you back up here. then we’ll go to brunch.” Tessa grabbed a robe and made her way to her room. About a half-hour later, there was a knock on the door. I opened it up to a wonderful vision. Tessa was wearing a short white dress with a slit up the side, stockings and.