Tracy sat in yearbook class and opened the piece of paper Brian dropped on top of her desk as he walked by on his way out the classroom. He had asked the teacher if he could use the restroom. Tracy slowly unfolded the letter, curious of the letter's contents.
Brian was on the successful football team, but he rarely played because he was only 5'6" and only 112 pounds. He was also on the wrestling team where he was very successful. In his school, football was where the popular jocks were, not on the wrestling team.
Tracy was on the a star on the basketball team her first two years, but broke her arm her junior year and had to sit out the season. She was finally able to play again, but felt subconscious about the big scar on her arm. She had a beautiful face, athletic body and was always smiling.
Brian had admired Tracy from a distance. His only conversations with her were exchanges of greetings as they passed. What Brian admired the most, besides her natural beauty and athletic ability, was the fact she would talk to anyone. It didn't matter if the person was the star of the football team, the smart nerd or the ugly duckling of the class, she always believed everyone was equal.
Tracy opened the letter and felt tears stream down her face as she read the letter. Brian had written her and expressed how happy she made him when she would smile at him or say hello. He told her how he didn't feel like he fit in, but he always felt comfortable around her and envied how she had such a good life and so many good friends.
She pulled out a pen and paper. She wrote him back and told him she was grateful for his kind words. She also told him that she also had her insecurities about fitting in. She told him that she thought he was a great guy and that she would like to be his friends.
He was afraid to return to the classroom. He wasn't sure how she would react. He had shown his vulnerable side and now felt naked. He wandered the hall for a few minutes before finally gathering the strength to walk back into the classroom. He opened the door and avoided contact with Tracy as he walked past her and sat down in the desk behind her. Tracy turned around and looked at Brian. Brian looked up to see Tracy's beautiful blue eyes looking directly at him. She smiled and handed him a letter before turning back around.
Brian was too nervous to open the letter right away so he waited until the class bell rang. He sat down for his next class and read the letter. His heart began to swell as he read her words of encouragement. He never dreamed she would want to be his friend. He was so happy he had opened up to her. His only regret was that he hadn't told her sooner. They were going to graduate in less than a month and head off to different colleges. He hated that he would not have much time to build their friendship.
Brian and Tracy ran in different circles and though they had written back and forth and exchanged Christmas cards, they had only seen each other a half dozen times in the past sixteen years. Brian had moved South. Tracy married her college sweetheart and started a family with him. She loved her husband very much.
Brian had several relationships, but never married as he was unable to find a woman who made him happy. He was always thankful for the way Tracy treated him in high school. He regretted never asking her out, but cherished his memories they shared briefly before graduating high school.
He sat down Wednesday evening and logged onto Facebook. He read through the daily posts when he saw Tracy's name appear online. It had been three years since he had talked to her. He clicked on her name and sent her an instant message to say hi. They chatted for awhile as the caught up with the happenings of each other's life. Brian mentioned that he was returning to his hometown in a month and said he would love to see her.
Tracy smiled at the thought of seeing her old friend. Brian had mentioned in the chat that he had a high school crush on her. She wondered why he never mentioned this before. She had no idea he felt this way. She felt her future might have been different had he had the courage to mention it years ago. She loved her husband, but had always admired Brian.
Tracy and Brian met up for lunch when he returned to town. Brian could not help but stare at Tracy as they talked. He tried not to make it obvious, but Tracy was aware of his ogling eyes. She found it flattering that he found her attractive. She felt like her sagging boobs and aging face were making her less attractive then when she was a teen.
Tracy was glowing about her children and her loving husband. She mentioned that she was missing him sorely because he had been working 80 hours a week for the past three weeks. Brian told her about his life in Florida and the joys of living in the south. They finished lunch and Brian walked her to the exit. Brian told Tracy it was great seeing her and asked if he could see her again before he left town.
"I would love to see you again. Do you have any plans tomorrow evening? My husband is working and my mom is taking the kids so I can have some free time."
"I always have time for you.", Ryan said as he leaned in and hugged her.
He smelled her perfume and the scent of her skin as he held her close. He could feel her breasts pressing against him as they hugged. Tracy pulled away and gave Brian her signature smile. Ryan was melting.
"I get off work at five. How about if we meet at the park around six?", Tracy asked.
"That works for me. Be prepared to have a great time."
"I enjoyed seeing you today. I have missed you Brian. I am looking forward to seeing you again tomorrow."
Brian felt like heaven on earth. He had forgotten how beautiful her blue eyes and dirty blond hair were. He jumped in his car and drove away. That night he lay restless envisioning Tracy naked making love to him.
The next day Brian visited a few of his friends while anxiously awaiting his date later on with Tracy. He was hornier than he had been in a long time, thinking about her. He wished he could take her in the park and make love to her. He wanted to tell her how he felt, but knew she was happily married.
Brian sat on the park bench waiting for Tracy to arrive. He was wearing his best pair of jeans and tan polo shirt. He listened to the breeze blowing through the oak trees and distant noises of a small farm town. He looked up as he heard the sound of tires on stone interrupt the normal surrounding sounds. His heart raced when he saw her black Tahoe pull up.
Tracy was nervous. She had rushed to get together and tried on three different outfits before deciding on a pair of tight bluejeans and a white tee-shirt. She combed her hair that hung past her shoulders and decided to just throw hairspray on and go. She stepped out of the car and saw Brian standing up from the picnic table. She walked toward him and gave him a big hug.
He asked her if she would like to take a walk by the canal. She smiled and said she would love to.
"I am so glad we are getting to spend some time together. I have missed you Brian."
"I have missed you too, Tracy. You have no idea."
Her hand bumped against his hand a few times as they walked. Without thinking about it, Brian took Tracy by the hand. He was surprised when she didn't pull away and intertwined her fingers with his. Her skin was so soft. It had been awhile since Brian had been with a woman.
Tracy's hear was pounding. She could feel her mouth go dry. She didn't know why she was feeling like this. The silence between them suddenly seemed awkward. She broke the silence.
"It is so beautiful and peaceful out her. Listen to the birds chirp."
"I know. It is perfect. Beautiful scenery, the songs of birds and a beautiful woman walking with me."
"Brian you are silly; but thank you."
"I mean it. You are so beautiful. I wish I would have told you years ago how beautiful you are."
