Chapter 20

We enjoyed our afternoon. When Joe and Barbara left, we went inside to put on clothes for supper. We flashed each other thoroughly as we put on clothes. We met in the kitchen where Mom was completing her dinner preparations. She sat down at the table as Dad walked in. He gave her a kiss and went to change. He returned shortly.

The four of us talked to and through supper enjoying our time together. Alice and I cleaned the kitchen and then went into the living room to sit and talk some more. Mom was concerned that I was taking enough clean undershorts while Dad’s concerns revolved more around football. I admitted to his concern and assured Mom that I packed sufficient pairs to not run out.

Alice grinned, “Do you want me to check him daily that he wearing a pair and that they’re clean?” She giggled.

Mom said, “I don’t think that will be necessary.”

“I’m ‘willing’ to help.”

“I appreciate that, Alice, but I think you two see enough of each other now.”

“I could do that with my eyes closed and just be hands on.”

“No, Alice. Don’t volunteer. Jerry will just have to manage.”

Our evenings were fun with a lot of teasing. Each night, I slept with my dream girl. We managed to pack everything and head out Thursday for Alice’s house. We arrived to a happy greeting from her mother. Her father and brother were still out in the fields. We left cases in our usual rooms and then went to meet Missus Meadows in the kitchen.

We walked into the kitchen holding hands. Her Mom looked up. “Did you put up your cases together?”

Alice said, “Of course. We didn’t close any doors nor open either case. It was easier to handle things that way.” She looked at both of us. “I do need to wash some clothes and pack for school.”

“What are you going to do about football?” Missus Meadows asked.

Alice smirked, “I’ll be watching the game. There is a linebacker who I will cheer for as he plays.”

Her mother smiled. “I was really asking Jerry. He’s the one in that spotlight.”

“It’s unchanged. I’ll play without a scholarship and I won’t be in the athletic dorm. They are desperate for linebackers so will put up with me this year. I’m sure they plan to recruit linebackers for next year.” I grinned. “After all, there’s only five of us.”

Apparently, Missus Meadows was satisfied. She drafted us to help finish preparing for supper. I set the table. It wasn’t long before Mister Meadows and Mitchell came in from the fields. They each hugged Alice and shook my hand. After washing, they sat at the table with me. Mister Meadows said, “Alice will have to give us the home football schedule. We can plan on coming for a game or two. I would guess the public is allowed.”

“As far as I know. However, I don’t know how well we’ll do. There’s a new group of coaches and system. A lot of the starters are freshmen, too.”

Mitchell said, “I understand that you’re one of only five linebackers.”

“Yes, that’s why they put up with me, I think.”

“That’s not why I put up with you.” Alice smirked.

Her parents smiled which I thought was a good sign. We ate a great meal. Toward the end of it, Alice volunteered us to clean up. We did that enjoying touching each other lightly. When we finished, Alice kissed me with full body contact and said, “That’s for doing such a good job of helping. Now, we’ll try your sitting on the couch skills.” She grinned as she grabbed my hand and “led” me into the living room.

We sat down next to each other very closely with my arm around her ... She cuddled in close to my body. Her father looked on and smiled. Her mother didn’t look mad but didn’t look totally happy. Alice looked up at her. “Mom, what?”

“You two are so close to each other and seem to care but it’s so fast.”

“Really, it hasn’t been. First, we got to know each other in a new environment which showed me that guys like Jerry exist other than in my dreams. Second, he brought me home saving you and Dad some effort. We talked all during that trip and had talked while at school. Third, you and Dad met him and provisionally approved. After that, I spent a week at his house watched over by his mother and a weekend here watched over by you. During his football tryouts, we talked by phone every evening. He spent another weekend here meeting your approvals and, more importantly, mine. Then, we spent a week at his house again. Now, we’re back here. It’s been intense and has worked. Mom, I love Jerry. I’m looking forward to college and experiencing it with him.”

I said, “Missus Meadows, I love your daughter. She’s kind, intelligent, and beautiful. My fair Galadriel will be by my side for a long time, I hope. We haven’t had that long time yet but we will.”

Her mother subsided. I think she was satisfied but time would tell. I planned for us to have that time. The evening passed. Mister Meadows switched on the TV for the weather. We would have clear weather though hot. Mister Meadows headed to bed with his wife.

Once they had left, Mitchell asked, “Are you two really that serious?”

I nodded. Alice said, “Yes, Mitch. We’ve talked about our feelings and about what we want in a romantic, life partner and are together on our desires and even our limitations on those desires.”

I could tell Mitch was a bit surprised by his sister’s response since it was more than he had thought to ask. I said, “We’re in agreement on so much that we’ve had to work at it to find points of disagreement. There have been very few and they aren’t serious.”

It was quiet for a bit and we listened to the weather report. Shortly thereafter, all three of us headed for our bedrooms. I kissed Alice before heading down to my bedroom. I entered closing the door behind me after flicking on the overhead light. I went over and turned on the bedside light at its dim setting. I looked up to see a smiling and naked Alice standing at the bathroom doorway. She crooked a finger to have me follow her. I stripped and followed her. As I left the bedroom, I turned off the overhead light.

Alice pulled me tightly to her. “I want you like this close all night. We don’t have many more before we’re in the dorms.” I kissed her and nodded. She released me except for my hand leading me into her bedroom and her bed.