A languid easy cuddle. A glass of wine, a cigarette. One kiss led to another, but she was surprised he didn’t start unbuttoning her shirt for access...the way he usually did. She began to do it for him anyway, but stopped. He looked horrified! Completely shocked! Her mouth opened to ask if he was ill or something, but he put a finger to her lips. Mystified but smiling, she watched him dredge a pen and notepad out of somewhere in the student carnage. Julia! What do you think you’re doing? I’m. .." my mother quipped.Even Amanda blushed at this, though Paul and his father both laughed heartily."I don't think so" she responded. "If I do need to contact any of you, I'll find an Internet connection and e-mail you or Kenneth."My ears picked up at the mention of my name."Should I check my computer every day?" I queried sarcastically. "I can't imagine anything you'd want to interrupt your honeymoon for to tell me."Amanda responded in exactly the same sarcastic tone I had used. "Well, check. He pressed [CONFIRM] on the submenu and pocketed his phone just as Zoiecame racing out the door, skateboard in hand. "What's up, Z?" he said,sounding as uncool as ever, as he gave her a light punch on the shoulderin greeting. He waved in the direction of school, gesturing expansivelyas he asked, "Shall we?" He wondered if she'd notice his lack of eyewear- of if that would only come after she'd woken up further..."Sup Tom?" Zoie said hoping off her skateboard and walking next to herpal. It. Sorry, I didnt know you didnt sleep good last night too, Cynthia slipped. She looked right at my mom to see if my mom understood. Mom was into her tv show but I got it. Great, now Ill be washing my sheets again. How the hell will I have a chance with mom and dad home today! Mom usually waits until Sunday to do laundry but if she sees me doing it shell freak and insist she can do it for me. I didnt like the idea of sleeping in Charles and my sisters mess. When Charles came out of my room he.