I woke up at 7 a.m. and realized I had an hour to get to class on time. I went into the bathroom and turned on the shower. Then I went to the stool to relive myself. After I showered, I got some underwear out of my drawer and found a clean pair of kakis and a shirt and took them out into the living room to dress. I also took the tags off of the sweater Sharron gave me and put it on. I had a few minutes to toast a piece of bread and pour some dry cereal into a bowl and add milk. I put some strawberry jelly on the toast and ate the cereal before leaving the house.
By the time I got to my locker Jennifer and Jane, the only two people at school that I knew that today was my birthday, had decorated my locker. There were only a couple of kids in the hallway, so I managed to open my locker without knocking all the cards from their tape, and popping all the balloons, to retrieve my textbook. I rushed off to Miss Jordan’s first period class and as I walked through the door to her classroom the bell rang. I quickly sat down next to Jane and opened up my textbook and looked at Miss Jordan. She was looking at me and then asked, “What part of the assignment did you find most satisfying in, Billy?”
“Actually, I liked how the author used language to describe the setting of her story. I was impressed how she was able to create word pictures so the reader could get a clear picture of the characters. But she also was able to describe the mountains, the creek, and the village in a way that if you ever passed through this area you would remember the book she wrote. The author is skilled at creating word pictures.”
“Well spoken Billy. That is something most readers don’t pick up on when asked that question. I appreciate that you recognize the author’s gifts.”
After the class finished the lesson and Miss Jordan gave out the homework assignment, Jane raised her hand. Miss Jordan asked her what she wanted. Jane said, “Could we sing Happy Birthday to Billy this morning. He is celebrating his 19th birthday”
“Yes, we have a few minutes before the bell will ring. Miss Jordan said, “On the count of three let’s sing. One, Two, Three! Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday dear Billy, Happy Birthday to You!”
Billy stood and thanked everyone. The bell rang and the students began to file out the door. Jane stood and waited for Billy to turn around and when he did she grabbed his arm and kissed him on his lips. Then they walked out of the classroom together. “Billy, can you come over to my house after school. I have a present I want to give you.”
“Yes, I will go home with you after school.
I saw Jennifer between third and fourth periods and she invited me to go home with her after school. She started to get upset that I had accepted Jane’s invitation to go home with her. I said, “Stop it right now. She asked me first and I accepted. I will stop by your house before going home. I can’t be in two places at the same time Jennifer. You are both friends and you both are girlfriends of mine. I love you both. So don’t start driving a wedge between us or between Jane and I. I will try to service both of you. I love you both. If you wanted me first so badly why didn’t you say something last night when before I left your house. You could have asked me then if you wanted me to come home with you today after school?”
I’m sorry Billy. You’re right. I could have asked you when you left last night. Ok, if you get out of Jane’s house and have enough time to stop by to see me, I will be thrilled. I just want to give you a special birthday present.”
“I will be there sweetie. Give me a kiss.” Jennifer reached up and grabbed both sides of my face with her hands and kissed my lips passionately.”
Later I passed Jane in the hall. She asks me if he would come to the cafeteria and eat lunch with her.
I replied, “Yes, I would enjoy that very much. I will buy you a hot lunch. I think this is the day they serve Mexican food in the cafeteria. See you at lunch sweetie.”
“Thanks Billy.”
Jane and Billy walked in different directions to their next classroom. All of a sudden Rachel was walking up a long side of me. “She had this big grin on her face and said, “Who was that girl who kissed your mouth in the middle of the hallway Billy?”
“Her name is Jennifer!”
“Are you going steady with her?”
“No. I use too, but not now.”
“But you’re still close?”
“Very close. But I’m close to several girls.”
“Are you intimate with this Jennifer?”
“Rachel, if you are inquiring if I sleep with her, the answer is yes, but I also have a few other girlfriends I sleep with too.”
“You’re fucking with me Billy. I can’t believe you have several girls you are intimate with ,and also a grown woman in this school who works here at the high school. Tell me Billy; are you intimate with this staff member?
“Not yet, but I hope to be.”
“Billy, you are impossible to talk with. Can I see you after school today?
“Not today honey. It’s my 19th birthday and I am seeing two different girls after school today.”