It was on a Friday night, the 25th Year High School reunion of good old Fulton High. Nearly the entire class had attended. It was held at the prestigious Helton Banquet Hall, high atop Helton Hill. Old friends reuniting after all these years. Jock's still showing off old injuries, the geeks and nerds showing off their trophy wives, the pep squad still cheering everyone on. Fun and merriment was had by all, late into the night. It was good to see old friends. It felt like home.
Tony and James had grown up together, lived 3 doors down from one another, road bikes and played ball together. They were best friends from the beginning. James met Amanda in their Jr. year of high school. She was a transfer student. She was born in Southern Italy but when she was 15 her parents moved to the US and settled down in Georgia, one block over from James.
The first time she saw James, and their eyes met, it was love at first sight. James was 6.2, 180 lbs., dark hair, hazel green eyes, nice broad shoulders, strong muscled legs and large cannon like arms. James loved sports. Weather it was football or baseball; he was there, in the game. Amanda was into sports as well, swimming and tennis was more her speed. The first time they met, James couldn't keep his eyes off of her. Although she was young, she had a very mature body. Her hair a dark brunette, dark olive skin with not a blemish in sight. Big brown eyes, beautiful lips the color of cherries, large breast with a small waist to show off her flat stomach. To James she appeared as a Greek goddess. Not to long after high school they married.
Tony was James's best man at their wedding. Shortly after the wedding, Tony was transferred to California for work. From there they all said their good byes and Tony moved on.
The years past, Tony & James tried to keep in touch, but life itself takes you in different directions. Twenty-five years has now past, here we are, life comes back full circle.
The following day Tony came over to James's and Amanda's for a true Italian dinner. They talked and laughed over several bottles of wine. It was a nice warm July night. The night sky full of stars and a big bright full moon. By the time they opened the 3rd bottle of wine, all three feeling very uninhabited, moved their party to the outdoor hot tub.
Amanda in her early 40's still had a body that was hot enough to turn any head. Decided that her coral colored bikini top was at this time one piece of clothing she could go without.
As the wine was poured, their closeness more apparent. Amanda always cared deeply for Tony. He had always been a great friend, never jealous that she stole his best friend away. Tony was just as handsome as James, all these years; they have treated him very well. A little silver appeared around the temples, still same great smile, dark brown hair and those piercing blue eyes. He finally grew into the body he has now, thanks to years in the military. Now a commander, barking out orders to his troops, with a rough, tough exterior. But inside, still sweet and gentle.