His wife’s sister Rose was unable to pull up stakes and move with them to the country despite her devotion to two young nieces. The girls were just ...arely out of their toddling stage and as cute as two buttons, but appeared to be a constant irritant to his spouse for some undefined reason that seemed rooted in something not related to their happy home.His Gloria was quite happy to accept the accolades for giving birth to two such beautiful and perfect little darlings, but she had no time for. You’re one of the people that make my job worthwhile.’ Keith blushed a little and made his way to class. He had some thinking to do. ———- ———— After school . . . ———- ———— This time, it was Pat who found herself waiting for Keith at the front of the school. Things had gone well at lunch, but both had realized that, with all their friends and other students around, it hadn’t been the time or place for a conversation about what had happened. Keith descended the stairs and, despite everything,. He held up a piece of paper. “I, uh, got a note.” For a moment, he seemed confused, as if he didn’t know what to expect.Nancy stared at it a moment. “I didn’t leave that for you.” As soon as the words were out, she wished she could take them back. She liked Ryan. He - treated her differently than the other boys. Like a person. Not like a freak. And when they had been alone, and he had touched her, it had been - different. Andrew made her feel hot, and she knew the cause, knew the reason for her. " Her tone of voice was a little strange.Next thing I knew, the shower curtain was pulled back slightly and Lauren stepped in with me, suitably attired for the shower if you take my meaning. Lauren was quite attractive with a pale complexion set off by jet black hair that was wavy/curley and down to about her shoulder blades. She also had an absolutely killer smile, one of those 'smile with your whole face' kind of smiles that make you feel warm all over when it's directed at you. I'd often.