"Even in the midst of danger, the strongest force keeping people apart is their own hesitancy."
It was too dark outside to see anything. All you could do was hear. The footsteps, the heavy breathing, the panic as the duo ran for their lives. Darkness was preferred – light meant flashlights, and that meant that the...
"Jade makes an important decision..."
The next week passed as normal. Jade and I had sex most evenings, but it was in the privacy of the bedroom and little was said about the events of the previous weekend. As we lay together in post-coital bliss Jade suddenly...
"Back together again, Betts puts her plan into action."
On Thursday morning, they sat quietly, eating breakfast together. While Elizabeth was making coffee and finding something for them to eat, Tommy cleared off the table from last night. They had been so anxious to get to bed they had...
"If only all corporate events ended like this"
It was one of those works events she was obliged to attend; subsequently, as her boyfriend, I too was obliged to attend. I didn't mind, the food and wine were always good. I'd entertain myself with those as she mingled.I watched...
"Be Kind Rewind"
Here I was again back in the good old Summer of 88. It was the summer I first fell in love and nothing and no one had compared since. There were things I needed to do differently this time around...
"Jasmine reunites with her High School crush."
I remember the exact moment I began to question my sexuality. I was an understudy for Peter Pan in High School. In my opinion, I was a better actor than the guy they picked, but since I’m not white, they...
"After a wonderful night in Elizabeth’s home, the couple will be separated for three days."
Once in the kitchen, Elizabeth showed Tommy her wine cooler and instructed him to select a bottle.“What are we going to eat?” he asked. “That could make a difference in which wine I choose. Besides, you probably have fifty bottles...
"Walking into Elizabeth’s home, Tommy is shocked at the size and splendor."
On Sunday morning, Tommy gave Betts a nudge to wake her up. “Wake up, sleepyhead. It’s past ten, and we have things to do.”Elizabeth opened her eyes, focused on Tommy’s face, and returned his smile. “Can’t we just stay in...
Fifteen minutes late, April thought. Great. Fifteen more and she’d be free to go.A friendly waiter approached. “Are you ready to order, ma’am?”She stirred her water glass. “Maybe just the drinks menu?”He nodded, “Right away, ma’am.” And briskly walked away.Wow,...
"A very annoyed Kate has some awkward questions for Judy."
Later that day, I emerged from the detention classroom after a tedious hour of writing lines, to find Kate leaning against the wall in the hallway, school bag clasped to her chest.‘Oh – hi, Kate.’I had no idea why she...
