It all started innocently enough between Janey and I. She was a star athlete at our local high school and I kept score for the ball team. Janey and I became friends during her Junior year, she was a cheerleader and always had a bright smile and a hug for me at every game. I could feel myself falling for her then, but I just dismissed it as an older man trying to be young again and besides, why would a 17 year old girl want anything to do with a 32 year old man. The hugs went on all season and progressed to light kisses on the cheek thanking me for acting as tough I cared about her (little did she know just what effect she had on me). well that season needed and Janey and I said our goodbyes after the last game. God how I was hoping that wouldn't be the end, but reality sunk in and I realized that nothing would ever become of our friendship.
The following summer, Janey suffered a back injury in a car accident, an injury that would keep her from playing sports. This really depressed her and by the time Basketball season arrived she was in a really deep funk. That seemed to change the first time I saw her, she ran up to me and gave me a big hug, telling me how happy she was to see me. She told me that although she could not cheer, she was assisting the coach and would be at every game. This brought a smile to my face and I told her that I was glad that we would be able to spend some time together. Janey asked me if she could ride to games with me since long rides on the bus would make her back sore. I quickly agreed and told her I would love the company.