”Abby said, “So this is the mysterious Jim.” She extended a hand. Jim wasn’t having any of that; she got a fantastic hug.“Growing up, sheila...,” He gave her the once-over, and stopped to look twice at selected places.She blushed. “A milestone, Dad. First time I’ve been a sheila. Now I know I’m growing up.”“Watch yer self, Jim,” I said.“I’d rather watch Abby.”“Two compliments. I swoon.” She placed one fluttering hand over her heart and flung the other to her forehead. “I do believe I’ll need to. ” She pursed her lips at that, still sitting up, naked save for her arms draped over her chest, and her legs together and turned to the side a abit, giving him a sideview of her slender latte colored legs. Her eyes now took him in. Seeing his muscular build, a slight sheen on him from sweat, a chiseled face, what looked like somewhat Italian features. A bit of a tan on him, making his abs look more pronounced, his short black jogging shorts showing off his legs.“Well, it looks like you enjoyed. “No ‘fraid not” I answered. “If mum hadn’t called up Bev might have given you one as well” he said with a distant look still on his face “Tell you what… if you want I’ll give you one, after all if it hadn’t been for you I wouldn’t have got one of Bev. Like I said before looking at each other is all we’ve ever done”. I didn’t answer, I was firstly puzzled by the fact that he was willing to blow me off and was pondering if he did would that make us both gay? Before I could gather my thoughts. Happy birthday!”And just like that, he was gone. Suzy wanted more than anything to tell him she’d happily trade her private, after school 18th birthday party with her closest friends if it meant she got to stare at him and his perfect smile a little more. THAT would be a far better gift than anything she had gotten yet. Instead, Suzy quietly watched Mr. Franklin leave, his tall frame almost lumbering, but not quite. Suzy always marveled at how Mr. Franklin, by far the youngest teacher at.