Are you kidding?- - - - -At least it was a lunch break some change in the flow of the class afterclass boredom. Will and I headed to school's cafeteri.... It's a pity no oneof friends already standing in the line so we moved to it's end waited forour turn.Here I saw her. I didn't see her before ever. I was starring at her acouple of minutes and only then understood why she was looking so special- she was bald. I mean completely bald, not short cut or buzz cut butcompletely bald to the skin of her. .. shall we say... rigged).Ever since Saint Catherines discovered that (a) single sex schooling was beneficial to girls and (b) corporal punishment even more so, the punishment sessions were arranged on a Wednesday evening. After the change in the law, the school was able to hire a new Headmaster, who had a reputation as a disciplinarian. The Governors and parents were well satisfied that his methods were having results, both in terms of exam results and behaviour. One imagines the girls though. Rubbing my hand up and down the now smoothfront."I was right, wasn't I?"I wanted to say no, I really did, but I could not. Mom had been right. I hadadopted the mannerisms of the girls simply to fit in better and reduce theteasing, but it had taken over, and now, well, that's how it is."Let's get that skin of your smooth as silk again Kathy. Come with me. I'llhelp you."We used that awful cream on my skin again, then a razor before I sank intothe hot, oily, sweet smelling bubblebath. When the. She is always a little uptight at first, but I know how hot she can be. I love that about her, straight, but with a fire burning inside. I see her walking up the sidewalk, strong steps, boots with a little heel, wearing a light colored pea jacket. She is so graceful, my heart races so much I get a little out of breath. She gets in the car and I suddenly feel a wash of happiness getting to see her and be with her, even if just for a little while. I have to breathe through my mouth for a second.