He was Kevin's closest friend and had helped them, as a couple, through some difficult times. Kelly couldn't think of a better person to have by Kevin...s side.Taking care not to wake him, the two of them cuddled together and seemed resigned to drift off to slumber themselves. Using his strong chest as a pillow, Kelly hugged her body against him and purred as he stroked his fingers lovingly through her straight, brunette hair. After a time, however, she found herself not feeling sleepy at all.. To feel alive. To live in the moment. She swallowed. “You’re not about to leave, right?” Steve asked. “No.” Her voice was quiet as her gaze roamed over the features of his face and down over his clothes. He’s cute. The relaxed fit of his jeans made her fingers twitch, wanting to pull them off. Her panties felt like they were steaming. “Do you have a boyfriend?” Steve’s voice was low as his arm brushed hers. “No.” His flip flop nudged her boot, making her look down. She hadn’t even noticed. "We did Barbara and I on the couch the Rita, my mother and Grace sat in thechairs. Harriet was making drinks and I hoped she was making one for Barbaraand me as well. Barbara said, "Rachel? Yes, it fits you. I knew you would becute, but look at you! You're beautiful!"I said to her, "Barb, please! Cute, I can agree with but please don't lie tome. Beautiful I am not! I can do this and I believe I can do this wellbecause this is part of me. I am Rachel and I am Rich. I am both together,what I. I hope to God Gloria heard that. As I limped away ip the path leading behind the bleachers where I hoped to find some shade to sit in while I waited for my mom who wouldnt be there to pick me up until practice ended later, I felt a large hand grip my shoulder. I yelped and whirled around on my bad ankle and soon found myself down on the ground on my ass. This was becoming a running theme today, Shit, Eileen, I aint a fuckin ghost, Malcolm said, extending his hand down to me. I stubbornly.