The winter break wasn’t too tough as we were both tied up with family obligations. At spring break, neither of us went anywhere. I had inventory at ...he bookstore and he had to do something for his family. Every night we went out ended in much the same way, lots of kissing and top of clothes touching, but we never went any further.The summer break aided in preserving my virginity since Dwight left for a month on a preplanned vacation with his family that included his cousin’s wedding. As much as. "What do you mean Hi!" Joey said taking her in his arms and swinging her in a circle three times."You are amazing," I said as I took my turn holding her. I couldn't repeat Joey's stunt because we were now in the middle of a sea of shorter people."I know. But you know what? You are too. I felt you reach me. You know where I was?" No, where?" London, England." Shit!" Joey said before slapping his hand over his mouth. "Uhm, you guys didn't hear that," he said to the nine to thirteen year. I think she's in a good place with people who love her. She's never had that before." You mean Joe and Marta?" Yes. I can't really get into details." Of course not."They sipped the rich red wine Aretha handed X to uncork when Margie left. Sitting on the overstuffed sofa, they angled themselves so that only their feet touched but could enter each other's eyes."Why aren't you married or have a boyfriend?"Aretha took a deep breath. "Partly because I work where I do and partly because I'm pretty. I needed a shower. Not that I stank or anything, I just needed something to help me unwind. I could feel it in the space between my shoulders, that group of muscles that bunches up and gets knotted when you start getting really stressed. I pulled off the too huge t-shirt and caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror again. "Jesus", I whispered "I'm hot". Now, I've never been particularly vain, and I don't like people that are too focused on their looks, but in this case it was completely.