James is only just finally getting back to himself."It wasn't a complete lie; after John died in March most of my time and energy was spent handling t...ings and being there for James. Truth be told though, I had also been avoiding her since my last dalliance with Adam. Seeing her almost always meant seeing him. I knew it was wrong for a hundred reasons but I also knew I couldn't stop.She broke through my musings, "Are you sure you don't want a drink?" No, no I have to go into the office in the. I’m an expert when it comes to avoiding people’s little dramas. I believe that life is best lived drama-free. And I challenge anyone to prove me wrong. I was doing well in all my classes. And the women’s rugby team was doing great. Something was missing, however. The Ashton College campus was filled with couples. Young men and women I saw walking around, holding hands. Everyone was pairing up left and right. My team captain and best friend, Lorelei Sanchez, a big and tall Latina, started going. "The movie was mildly erotic, he supposed. He hadn't ever read the book or seen the movie before, but the leads were plenty attractive, and, while the dialogue wasn't very realistic, it was just the kind of cable-television lite-eroticism that he hoped, when combined with his mother in law's drinking, would lead to some fun.He decided to be bold. He drained the remainder of his bourbon in one swallow and set the glass down on the end table. He took one of Elle's bare feet in his hand and began. A little later his sister came in and closed the door behind her. She stood against the closed door and looked at him with a shy smile on her lips.It was obvious she was waiting for him to make the first move and realizing this; he got out of the bed and came forward. As he reached her he switched off the light and lifted her in his hands like a child. She was small enough for him and effortlessly he carried her to his bed and laid her down gently. He did not dare talk and did not even know.