Weird Times At B.H.S. – Part 7 – Alex

"Alex and Justin curl up on the couch to watch TV on a rainy day when Stephanie returns home unexpectedly.."

"What the hell are you guys doing?"Justin and I broke apart and sat up straight on the couch. I looked at my sister. "We, uh—we were just watching TV."Stephanie glanced suspiciously at the small, bulky television vomiting out the local...

Brother Cramps My Style

"Brother returns from Dubai and moves in with me in my one room apartment"

His plane arrived at nine fifteen, should be at the arrivals gate at around ten. Takes half an hour to get to the airport, so need to leave at nine fifteen at the latest. It was now twenty past nine...

The Park Date

"Chelsea and James meet up with Angela before the pair decide to go on a date in the city"

Chelsea tried not to fidget as she and James waited inside a casual American/Mediterranean-style restaurant situated about halfway between downtown Chicago and O’Hare Airport. They had made sure to be early to their scheduled appointment. Chelsea was reluctant to even...

Sex And The Eternal City — Part II

"My sexual education, family vacation, Rome, June 1965"

I woke up with a start.“Laura!” my brother cried. It was the panic in his voice that jerked me to full consciousness.Ray looked horrified, and when I followed his eyes to the foot of our bed I saw the cause...

Sex And The Eternal City — Part I

"My sexual education, family vacation, Rome, June 1965"

I finished the chapter, turned the page, and rested my well-worn bookmark snug in the gutter before closing The Country Girls and placing the book on the accent table next to my armchair. Edna O'Brien’s writing inspired and frustrated me...

The Birthday Date

"Chelsea celebrates her birthday, and then she and James exchange gifts"

It had been four months since Chelsea and James moved to Chicago. After James’ promotion following the success of his meeting in Boston, he had been offered a new position in the city and a significant raise.He and Chelsea had...