Brendan had turned 21 just a few days before. A good looking kid who lived across from Rich and Steph, he was in college now but still a bit shy. Steph had always liked him and had thought, "Eh, good looking kid." Brendan has always liked Steph, though liked was coupled with lust in his mind. Ever since puberty he had really begun to pay attention to Stephanie and her being in her 40s did not matter to him.
One afternoon he noticed Steph struggling with some bundles and almost sprinted over to offer her a hand. She was grateful and accepted readily. What would have taken 4 trips now only took 2. When they finished Steph thanked Brendan but they had started a conversation about school and such and Steph, though ready to kick back for a few didn't want to rush the kid out the door after he had been so nice to help her. So, they chatted in the kitchen and Brendan has a glass of ginger ale though he was quick to point out that NOW he could drink, really DRINK, LEGALLY. Steph found that cute.
After a few, Stephanie excused herself from the room to go answer the phone which had been left in the living room. When she left, Brendan got a very bold idea. He had seen a sitcom where a guy liked to strip naked and strike out or homerun, it was an interesting way to try. He felt his relationship with Steph was good enough he might pull it off. At the least, she'd have a good story for parties. So, off came every stitch of clothing, and he just stood there. His excitement grew, and that wasn't all.
A few minutes went by and he heard her coming back. Several times he had come close to re-dressing, but didn't. He had to try this. Steph came down the hall apologizing for being rude, turned the corner and stopped dead in her tracks. "Oh shit." Was all she could think. This wasn't really good and she would have to let him know this, but how? She really liked him and didn't want to hurt his feelings, but, no, not this kid. She knew him AS a kid. She looked down at his raging hard on then back up to his raging smile. "Well, he IS a cute kid, but...." She thought to herself, shaking her head slightly.