This was one of the first things I ever wrote. It started as a paragraph a long time ago and grew into a four part story which I joined together.
There is no sex at all in this, and definitely no underage sex.
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When Kitty Met Eddie
She was always there at the same time. Surely it was a coincidence? Eddie Harrison had always thought so, until one of his workmates had laughingly said; 'She fancies you.' For heavens sake, she was at least ten years younger than him. But her face kept appearing when his mind began to wander.
He smiled at her through the lightly falling rain; she smiled back, flicking her wet hair from her face. It was a wonderful smile, lighting up her face, making her eyes sparkle mischievously. She wasn't exactly a Kathleen Turner except... Hadn't Kathleen Turner spent a good part of 'Romancing The Stone' looking somewhat bedraggled?
He watched as she delivered her papers. Was it him, or did she appear to hang back, to refrain from rushing, when he was in the same close? She really was quite pretty, he decided. She would probably look even better if it wasn't raining. If only she wasn't so much younger than him, still at school as far as he could tell.
The close was finished now, cleared of refuse. With one last joke, a cheery wave and then a wistful smile, he moved on.
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He was gone again. Would he ever speak to her without making a joke or some glib remark about the weather? Kitty Summers shrugged and carried on with her paper round. He was sort of nice though. Maybe a bit overweight, but not really fat or anything. He tried to sound all tough and macho, but his smile betrayed his soft heart. She shook her head and sighed. "Be sensible girl, he must be nearly twice your age and have a string of girlfriends. Why should he even look twice at you?" She spoke to herself. "And anyway, how can you have a crush on someone whose name you don't even know?" Then a thought struck her. Wasn't his name on the back of that jacket he always seemed to be wearing? She'd better get here on time next week and take a good long look.
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On Fridays they usually managed to finish early. Often Eddie would rush home, get changed and head off for the city centre. This Friday, he didn't. For some reason he felt he wanted to see her again. He had come to the local centre nearest the school on the pretext of paying some bills, hoping she'd see him. As soon as he arrived however, his nerve failed him, and he headed for the local shops to pay the bills. He was momentarily surprised to find quite a number of school kids about until he realised that it must be their dinner hour and that no-one stayed in school for that. After buying a soft drink, he sat down outside to drink it.
Suddenly he saw her, in the middle of a group of her friends. It was the first time he'd seen her without her damp anorak. Resplendent in her school uniform she looked divine. There may be prettier girls in the world but he'd fallen for this one. She caught him staring at her, so he looked away, embarrassed.
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When Kitty saw him outside the shops she was more than a little surprised. And when she realised he was staring at her, she blushed. On an impulse, and ignoring the astonished looks from her friends, she walked over to where he was seated and sat behind him. She tapped him on the shoulder and said "Hello." He jumped slightly, and then recovering, returned her greeting with a smile. Now What? She thought to herself. All her friends had moved away, so she felt a little emboldened.
"Were you looking for me?" She asked.
"Actually, I suppose I was." He mumbled, looking at his feet in embarrassment.
"I'm glad." She breathed, almost inaudibly.
"You are?" Eddie looked up. "That makes this a lot easier."
"What?"
"Could I possibly take you out somewhere tonight? The cinema or ...or somewhere?" He trailed off, his mind suddenly devoid of possibilities.
"I'd love to go with you." She answered excitedly. "Will you meet me here at, say seven?"
"All right." They both rose. She saw her friends leaving a shop and started over to join them. "At seven then." He said.
"Seven." She nodded. As she moved away she heard him call out.
"By the way, what is your name again?"
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Kitty was early she knew, but anxiety was troubling her. Had he really meant it? She would wait and see, at least until eight. She checked her watch, it was 6.47. As she turned the corner to the centre she spotted him, pacing up and down outside the newsagents. Stopping for a moment, she suddenly realised he was as worried as she was. Neither of them could believe it was really happening.
"Hi!" She called out. "I wasn't sure that you meant it." Eddie turned around, a grin brightening his face when he saw her.
"I couldn't lie to you, or stand you up." A frown clouded his expression. "Even though I'm not sure I should be doing this."
"Doing what?"
"Going out with someone so much younger."
"Don't worry about it, I'm not."
"I'll try." He clasped her hand in his. "C'mon, we've a bus to catch."
They sat together on the bus, shyly holding hands, making small talk. Inoffensive things like the effect of wet weather on their respective jobs, favourite music, what made them laugh. She found that although their musical tastes differed a little, the two of them shared the same bizarre sense of humour, and that he could make her giggle with ease.
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He couldn't believe that they were getting on so well. Kitty liked a joke as much as him, and her laugh... Well her laugh was a beautiful girlish laugh that tinkled gently. He'd missed most of the film because he could not take his eyes off her. She didn't have the blinding beauty of some, but she had a spark he'd never seen in any other girl. It must have been this recognition which had prompted him to blurt out his invitation.
About halfway through the feature she looked around at him.
"Why are you sitting so far away? I won't bite you." A mischievous grin rose across her face. "Unless you want me to."
A pained look creased Eddie's features. "Don't say things like that, it makes me nervous."
"Oh, come on. Hold hands." She grabbed his hand and clamped it firmly to the armrest, still grinning.
"Okay, okay." He laughed. "Why should I worry?" He freed his hand and put it around her shoulder, pulling her closer. "You really are something special you know?"
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After the film and a visit to the chip shop they caught the bus back. When they got off, he turned to her and asked "walk you home?" Kitty blinked in surprise.
"You mean it? Right to the door and everything?"
"I'll take you as far as you want." Eddie said, looking her straight in the eyes.
"Just to the end of the close for now, I think." She took his hand once more. They walked quietly. "You don't live around here do you?" She asked suddenly.
"No. I live on the other side of town."
"Got a telephone?"
