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"I'll keep the door closed." promised Hailey with a laugh.Christine was smiling as she pulled the door closed behind her. She stood with Mitchell on the front porch for a while before she spoke. "We're having a Labor Day pool party here Monday afternoon. Would you like to come, Mitchell? It's okay with my folks. In fact, Mom insisted that I invite you," confessed Christine."How do you feel about it? Do you want me to come? Your mom is great, but if I come, it'll be mostly to see you," stated Mitchell frankly."You like to bring me out of my comfort zone all the time, don't you? Okay, then. I was trying to invite you without seeming all needy and desperate, so I used Mom as an excuse. I'm inviting you to the party because I want you to come. I want you to come to spend time with me. Is that direct enough?" asked a surprised Christine as Mitchell stepped close and kissed her lips just as she finished speaking."Should I take that as a "yes" then?" smiled Christine as she looked into h
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"You sound pretty cocky," observed Hailey. "I've been swimming since I could walk. Christine is the only one here that can beat me, and I'm getting closer to her every time we race. How about five laps? If I win, you have to be my partner in some chicken fights later on.""Sounds good. Let's make it that the loser carries the winner in those chicken fights. We'll win as long as your legs hold out," teased Mitchell."Okay, we have a deal because I know that I won't lose. Everybody moves back from the middle of the pool. Mitchell and I are racing five laps," declared Hailey as she dove into the pool and began swimming furiously.Calmly, Mitchell pulled his shirt off and watched Hailey until she reached the far end and started back. Then he dove into the water while barely disturbing the surface. Christine had been standing next to Mitchell as he pulled his shirt off. She only managed a brief glance before he joined the race with Hailey, but what she had seen astounded her."Good God," e
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Christine had never been so nervous about the first day of school. She took a seat next to Ashley and waited for attendance to be taken. The homeroom teacher, Ms. Angela Metzger, looked over the room as she waited for quiet, and then she began."Jim Adams?" was the first name on her list. She glanced at him when he signaled that he was present. "Christine Leonard, you seem to be living a double life. By day, you're a meek, mild mannered straight A student, and by night a ravishing enchantress. I saw that video on YouTube, Christine. I was very impressed. You both are very good dancers. I thought I was going to have your new friend in my homeroom, but it appears not. Perhaps the principal decided ...." Ms. Metzger"I apologize for being late, Ms. Metzger. I had to pick up some paperwork at the office. I have a written excuse from the principal," offered Mitchell as he burst into the room. "I'm....""I know very well who you are, Mr. Kays. Your fame precedes you. So, I'm going to have t
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Liam was a big, likable kid that carried more than a few extra pounds. Mitchell and he had become friendly over the weeks they had practiced together on the team. Mitchell worked to conceal his irritation at Liam's insensitive remarks."Liam, my classroom is here. Ashley was kind enough to show me how to get here and I appreciate her help. To answer your surprisingly cruel comment, I'm going to be hanging with Ashley quite a bit. Is that a problem? I happen to think she's a very bright, friendly, nice girl. I want you to walk with her to her next class and use that time to apologize for being such an ass. I'll be seeing her at the class meeting later today and if she gives me anything but a glowing report about how contrite you were, I'll be doing a prostate exam for you every time you snap the ball to me," threatened Mitchell quietly as he stopped by his classroom door. "Show some pride, for God's sake, and treat the lady with respect." Ashley was amazed to see Liam Marsh blush at M
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"You're quite correct, Sean. We can't raise enough, so why try? Maybe we can buy the baseball team new uniforms. That would be nice, wouldn't it? That's the suggestion I found in my mailbox this morning. You kids decide. Would you like to start something that would make a real difference to this community, or work to help some sports team feel better dressed?""Ms. Metzger, I'm for your idea 100%," declared a surprisingly assertive Ashley. "I want to be a doctor and the hospital we have here is way too small. They have trouble recruiting good staff because they have so few beds. Doctors have to split their time between here and Western General in the next county. I think we should start a fund, and be the first donors, for a children's wing. That's what the area really needs. That's how we can do the best for this community."It was off to the races after that. Some students felt it would require far too much time, money and effort, but the idea took root and grew. By the end of the m
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"Christine, it looks like your boyfriend is going to shatter all the passing records at Highland by midseason," observed Ken Smith as they filed out of the stands. "He's good enough that a lot of colleges Parker be taking a long look at granting him a scholarship. I don't know if schools like Stanford Parker are interested, or not. They play with the big boys for the national championship. Still, he could land a scholarship to a state school and have a free ride in college.""Mr. Smith, I haven't talked to Mitchell about colleges, but believe me, Stanford would be foolish to think he can't play with the "big boys" next year," replied Christine with some emotion. "He'll be able to pick and choose schools by the end of the season. You can take that to your bank."Ken Smith and Dan Leonard exchanged glances with each other at Christine's strong support of Mitchell. Melissa just patted Christine's back and smiled to herself. Her daughter was growing up.The school gym was the setting for
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“I never said it would be easy, Theodore,” responded Ms. Metzger. “We are gaining momentum, thanks in large part to your efforts with the internet. We must keep marketing every good deed, every accomplishment, and every newsworthy action by any senior. Then we’ll start hitting the local businesses for contributions, or marketing deals.”Christine heard Theodore observation that the building fund was floundering and decided to raise money proactively. “Ashley, after school today, we’ll stop at some businesses. We have to make them aware of our goals and try to get them to consider helping us somehow, preferably with cash. We’ll stop at the bank first and talk to Tyler’s dad. He should be willing to help since his son is a senior.”“So that’s what we’re trying to do, Mr. Smith,” finished Ashley as she and Christine sat back to listen to Tyler’s dad express his opinion.“Tyler mentioned all this to me a few weeks ago. It’s a very ambitious endeavor. Building wings in hospitals is extreme
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“We won’t break up, so don’t worry about it. But if we do, you’ll be first in line to catch him on the rebound. Maybe he’d settle for the younger sister. You’re beautiful, and he already knows your family,” laughed Christine. “Dad won’t have to give him “the talk” again.”“Sis, that’s not funny. If Mitchell dumps your cheating ass, I’ll be all over him and treat him right. That is if he’d have me.” Hailey retorted hotly.Melissa Leonard was torn. She liked Mitchell. She even harbored her secret fantasies after seeing Mitchell in swim trunks at the pool party. He had transformed Christine from an almost reclusive scholar into a confident, lovely young woman. Melissa knew that Mitchell wasn’t responsible for Christine’s beauty or ability but rather for the confidence to show the world some of the many things she was capable of.On the other hand, Cole Baker was educated and financially secure in an excellent position in his family business. Most parents would be quite pleased to have th
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"If Christine gets cold feet, or her conscience won't let her go through with it, I'd be willing to trade with her, just because that's the kind of friend I am," volunteered Jordan. "Thank you, Jordan. Christine, you're so lucky to have friends like Jordan," stated Melissa sarcastically. "She's willing to take a bullet for you, if the need arises." "Gee, thanks. I don't think I'll need any help, however. I have all the protection necessary, so those 'bullets' will not be hitting the intended target. There's really no need to worry about me. I'll make sure that the gun is empty by morning." "That's how class valedictorians talk these days?" demanded Hailey. "A few months ago, she hadn't ever been on a date and now she's talking about single handedly unloading a dangerous weapon." "I never said anything about using my hands, at least not tonight." laughed Christine, as Hailey was the one to blush this time. "If I may change the subject once again, we're invited to a costume party t
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"Look. It's the Eiffel Tower," exclaimed Willow as she pointed out the window of the shuttle van. "Everybody get lots of pictures and we'll share them all when we get home. I have to thank you again, Christine, for making me part of this great adventure. I'm lucky to be your cousin." "You're lucky to be so pretty and shapely. You're lucky to have such understanding parents. You're lucky that Mitchell, for whatever reason, decided to take a chance on me that day at the mall. We're all lucky that Highland won that first football game. I'm lucky I'm not in tears right now because I'm so happy," Christine said. "We're all happy, Sis, but you've got more reason to be happy than the rest of us girls. Tonight, you're going to go to bed a girl and waking up a woman," stated Hailey with genuine happiness for her sister. "Spring Break in Paris with your hunky boyfriend. I don't think it can get much better than that." "It would get better if everyone left my personal life out of their discus
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"Are you kidding," shrieked Hailey. "I'm going to Paris on Spring Break. This is way too cool. I can't believe it. I have to go shopping for some new clothes. We should get one of those CD's that teaches you how to speak French in three days. I'm going to call Willow." "Just a minute, Hailey," interrupted her father. "I can't go since we have to work. It's the busy time of year for those of us in accounting. I expect all of you to obey Melissa and Donna without question or dissent. That goes for you, too, Mitchell. You're a very mature young man, but Melissa and Donna are the adults on this trip. I want all of you to have a great time but be safe. Mitchell, I'll rely on you to keep them all safe. You seem to have assumed that duty already. No one wanders off alone and always be sure that Melissa and Donna know where you are. That's my speech on this trip." Later, as Christine was standing on the porch with Mitchell, she mentioned what she knew had to be on his mind. "I made sure tha
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Mitchell lifted his overnight bag and went to Jordan's room and knocked. She quickly opened it with her suitcase in hand and tears running down her cheeks. She stepped into the hall and slammed the door behind her. "Let's get out of here. I watched the news while I was packing. They had a clip of you carrying me half naked, but with my tits blurred out. Then they bleeped the bad parts of my brilliant speech about you bleeping me with your big bleep. I've probably destroyed both our careers and lost Christine's friendship. I hope she doesn't believe that we did anything. I don't know how I'm going to be able to face her." Jordan said. Mitchell had called for a cab to take them to LAX. When he and Jordan entered the lobby from the elevator, several photographers began snapping pictures of them and calling out questions. Mitchell calmly led a teary-eyed Jordan out the door to the waiting cab without making any comment. It was dusk when Mitchell pulled into the Leonard driveway "I can'
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"You're right, Sweetheart. This relationship, this love that you two have isn't like anything I've ever seen. You aren't normal or average. Your capacity and ability are exceptional. Don't let me discourage you. I admire and respect your confidence in each other, as well as the Acep love you share. It's very rare and extremely special," Mitchell finished speaking with Christine and went to check on Jordan. She had managed to push the covers down, so she was on her side with her amazing breasts on display. Shaking his head, Mitchell covered her back up and went and stretched out as well as he could on a stuffed chair in the corner.He was awaited some time later by an unfamiliar sound and sat up to listen. Unable to identify it, he stood and walked toward it. He found Jordan huddled in the fetal position on the floor of the bathroom, sobbing uncontrollably. He gently picked her up, carried her back into the room, and sat back down in his chair while Jordan cried and clung to him. Mitc
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Mitchell remained silent as he carried Jordan to the door while everyone watched. Before leaving, he gently placed Jordan on a chair, unbuttoned his shirt, took it off, placed it over her, and buttoned it up. More than a few of the watchers noticed the way Mitchell's biceps filled out the sleeves of his undershirt as he easily lifted Jordan and left the suite.By the time the elevator reached the bottom floor, Jordan was making no sense at all. She had her arms wrapped around Mitchell's neck and her head buried in his shoulder. Mitchell turned to his left and exited the hotel through a side door. He crossed the street as quickly as he could, entered his hotel from a side street, and hurried to the elevators. Jordan's room was next to his, but when he reached it, he realized that she didn't have her card key. All she had was a thong and the shirt Mitchell had placed over her nakedness.Mitchell had no choice but to take her to his room. As he kicked the door closed, Jordan began maki
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Dwayne called Mitchell later in the day. "You and Jordan are going to perform on your big hit on 'American Singer' on their season finale. That's Thursday and they'll have a huge audience because that's when they name their season winner. The show's supplying two round trip tickets, two hotel rooms, and paying each of you ten grand for the day's work. If you want that directed to the hospital fund, I'll see that it happens. I have it set up for the two of you to fly out to LA Thursday. You'll do the show that night, stay in a good hotel and fly home the next morning.""That sounds great. That show's huge and millions of people watch it, especially the season finale," pointed out Christine when Mitchell told her about Dwayne's call. "You'll promote your song and make money for the hospital fund. I'm not upset about not being included. We're going to be apart a lot in the future, and we have to deal with it. You can bet I'll be watching the show and wishing you and Jordan the best."T
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"This campaign has been an unbelievable success, and that's mostly the result of everything you two have done to make this work. We have almost three months left, so we should be able to build the total even higher. It would be great if we had a million dollars by graduation. I know that isn't likely, but it would be a tremendous pleasure to announce that total in front of all the parents. But whatever the total, it'll be a wonderful moment for all of us.""Do you want to tell Ms. Metzger, or shall I?" asked Christine, as she watched for Mitchell to nod at her. "Dwayne Burton called last night. He's roughly edited those TV shows we shot in LA, but ABC has already been pushing very hard to buy them. He told us that the network offered a huge sum. It would guarantee at least a million dollars for the hospital fund. Dwayne told them it wasn't enough. He said we'd agree if ABC would ante up another million just to buy an option to hire us to tape two more shows. If they decide to enforce
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"She said her news director heard the rumor that Hardy clashed with us this morning and was escorted from the hotel. The local station was disappointed that it didn't have more coverage of Saturday night. They told Nell that she'd be traveling with us when we went to any significant events from now on. Her interview tomorrow will be replayed, at least in part, on the network's morning show. She's going to meet us at school a little early. She thought it would be a good backdrop while she asked us questions,” Christine stated."She wants Hailey, Jordan, and us to be available for the interview. She's going to ask about that encounter you had with that Chechen, so be ready for that. I'll probably tell her about our invitation to Paris, unless you have an objection, Mitchell.""I'm going to be on TV. What should I wear? What will she ask me? What if I sound stupid? Mom, you have to record it for me," insisted Hailey."Go ahead and tell her about Paris. She'll be excited about that tri
