He was triumphant, took loads more photos, but he put them in a drawer and locked it.School ProjectHow was I going to find out about Lap Dancing? None...of my friends new anything; some of the older boys at school just sniggered. The teachers thought it was really the wrong thing to be investigating, even when I explained that it was my career choice. Someone suggested trying the computer in the library – of course that was years before everyone had one at home (or in their pocket). I had already. One, Aisha, had already been selected. Among therest, Janelle Robinson was clearly the choice.Janelle was very gracious but not so giddy as anyone chosen after the topten. Cami could see why. Janelle was not an obvious pick, but Camithought a deserving one in her own right. The well-meaning but hamfistedspeech made her look like an "affirmative action" choice.The theme of the next speech was developing student maturity for theirlives as women. Madame Fitzroy (with a slight nod to those. "No, you weren't."She lifted her lips and kissed him, just a bit, then more and moreeagerly, until they were locked in an emotional exchange.After a few moments, Brian broke the kiss. He felt awkward. This wasTommi's little sister he was kissing. And yet ...."Thank you for being there for me," Sara whispered as she kissed hislips again. She was eager to kiss him more, but he backed his head awayto make it impossible.Brian felt severely conflicted. He pictured Tommi in his mind to helpclear. Their anger didn't last long, mainly because they weren't really mad. They enjoyed spending time with Bill and their mom even when they got teased. Both of them made the girls feel important.The chatter and laughter finally had a lull and Susan looked at all that was left of her life. There was hardly any smoke coming from the pile now. The fire department had done a good job. It was just a smelly black pile of nothing now."It's getting late. I guess I should call Ruth and ask her for a ride..