I'm not that brave in the winter and wear thick pyjamas. I have no problem dropping off to sleep and almost as soon as my head hit the pillow I was as...eep.Something woke me, but I was in that state one is when woken in the middle of the night; half dozy. All the same I heard the soft footfalls, then the covers pulled back and a warm naked body slip in and cuddle up to me. It could be no-one else but Jenny, for there was only her and I in the house. I slipped my arm under her and she rested her. I'd be heading out of town soon after graduation. It would impact the girls, but they could easily move around while I was gone, so there was no reason for them to be impacted by the media attention. I doubted it would get much attention outside of St. Louis and Carbondale. At least that's what I told myself.I'd noticed Gail standing beside the shower as we climbed in, like she was standing guard. I hadn't asked her what her current status was, but she was acting like a full time bodyguard. Its not often I need a full English breakfast but that morning I went for it. I finally pushed my empty plate away and sat back fully satisfied. I pottered around for a while occupying myself with trivial tasks and then went and sat on the patio. Would I get a visit? Would the promising start from yesterday continue into today? I forced myself to be patient.It was as hot as they promised it would be and I basked like a reptile, pulling in the warmth. The only sounds were the birds in the woods. The shadowing was faint but effective, making her brilliant green eyes appear even larger and more magnetic. The effect was that I felt myself falling in love with her all over again, as if I had just met her at a school dance. She was looking at me a little differently, too, and I was glad I had shaved after supper (though Id had to search diligently for stubble). After a few minutes, she sighed in contentment and slipped her arms possessively around my neck. Her soft cheek brushed mine and.