He kissed her lips softly, and slowly teased them apart. The touch of their lips becoming more insistent and their tongues clashing and swirling as t...eir passion increased.He pulled away. Taking her hand he led up her up the stairs to the bedroom. The lights were out and the heavy curtains closed; the only lights being flickering candles scented with rose hip. He turned toward her and smiled, all doubts about her being there leaving his mind ‘I’m glad you came’ he murmured.‘I haven’t yet,’. She didn’t play an instrument or was in a band. She was just a regular person.Until that really cold day in January. Anne Johnson was wearing Jake Smith’s varsity football coat. He had his arm around Anne and all his friends were walking down the hall with her. She became the coolest chick in a matter of a week.She was wearing nice clothes, all designer. She was totally made up and carried an expensive backpack. Her hair was cut and styled. Her make-up was done to perfection. She was now the. We were not told where we were going as we started sailing south down the coast of the Americas and through the Panama Canal. They were all kinds of rumors aboard ship. The most popular one was we were going to New Orleans to back up the National Guard who was dealing with a riot. What was actually happening was, we were headed to meet the Russian ships at the blockade during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Due to the heat and cramped quarters, tempers flared and fights were common. You can’t crowd. He's on his way. He sounded so afraid that you needed him."Janie sighed in relief. "I do need him here. I need all of you. I no longer loved Hank, but I sure didn't want him to end up like this. Mom, what's my next step? What all do I need to do tomorrow?"Sara got up and walked to her desk. She opened a drawer and took out a yellow legal pad and a pen. She walked over to the couch where Janie and Joel were seated and sat down next to Janie."Let's make a list. I know that Mr. Allore at the.