Quietly and gracefully she suffered in silence and I marvelled at her ability and willingness to do so. Before long the reception line was finished a...d we made our way to Perriolich’s house for the reception feast. The entire upper courtyard had been transformed into a grand open-skied reception hall. There were tables everywhere arranged in an inner and outer semicircular ring that allowed plenty of room to walk in between the tables. The head table was at one side of the courtyard against. You go in without me, I’ll catch up.’ Emily was hesitant at first but Jericho convinced her so she walked into the restaurant alone. She turned towards the unmistakable sight and started laughing even harder then she had when Jericho appeared. Christi, Hailey, and Brent were all there and the place was decorated EXACTLY like it was on her eleventh birthday. Her friends were all wearing party hats and, even more extreme, almost the exact same clothes. Brent went up to her and put a party hat on. He's tall, muscular and has a smile which can make anyone fall for him. We get on with each other okay, but we just have different sets of friends. I didn't really think much about him until now...At the end of college I usually walk home rather than get a bus. As I only live a few miles away, I prefer to walk as it keeps me fit. At the end of one cold day of school, in the middle of winter. I was starting to make my way home and I noticed Adam. He was wrapped up in a warm coat with leather. "You look absolutely gorgeous tonight, Tracy. That dress looks as good as I knew it would when I bought it. Eighteen must agree with you I've never seen you look lovelier."His hand paused at my waist, but I could sense that he wanted nothing more than to continue down and cup my asscheeks with both his hands. The look in his eyes was one of confused lust.I kissed his cheek and smiled back at him."Eighteen does agree with me, Jack, I'm an adult at last!" I hugged him to me and walked over to Ted.