"What for?" For coming out today," Thomas leant over on frozen toes to place a damp kiss on Sera's dark cheek. The other boy smiled, but did not raise...the fingers to his other hand to swipe the water droplets that made Thomas's eyelashes glitter."Sera," Thomas's voice was full of hidden laughter, "It's Christmas."Sera grinned. He knew perfectly well what day it was. Thomas had turned up yesterday with an armful of presents, a small bottle of champagne and a tiny Christmas tree. They had put it. It had been somewhat of a long struggle since her birthday. Jenn had an instinct to keep driving her daughter; to keep her perception that she was needed and that her daughter was still a child. Madison was determined to show her independence and insisted she was self-reliant.Jenn had spent the previous summer with her father and Madison rebuilding a Geo Tracker. They had removed the motor, had the head and block planned; added new bearings; ground the valves and added new rings. After several. He drove around, looking for both a parking space and a flashy yellow car. Sure enough, there it was. He was certain that was hers – there wouldn’t be two of those in the same neighborhood. Miles considered that he was being petty. If she wanted to stand him up, that was her business. But, if that was the case, then why go to the bother, the written invitation? Why not just leave things as they stood after last weekend? No, she must have some other motive, maybe getting back at him for his blow. You don't need to ask for anything. Got it?"Instead of answering, I moved my hands up and cupped her breasts."Sorry," I laughed, "did you say something?" Her nipples were hard, like two nubs of rubber."I used to dream about these in the desert." Only my breasts?" I didn't dare think of anything else. Some of those bloody camels were beginning to look attractive."She giggled and turned to kiss me. "Go for your bath. I'll bring you a coffee and you can have breakfast later."I sank gratefully into.