Alexander is a sensitive soul, a talented artist, and a beautiful teenage boy. This short story chronicles a snippet of his journey to his own sexual awakening.
Ben and Ally take a vacation to the beach. Tired of his body hair snagging all that sand, Ben asks her to shave his body. A visit to a nude beach the day after shaving brings Ben his first gay sex experience.
College classmates leave her cold. Gem is a lovely but lonely virgin. She realizes her honorary Uncle is caressing her with his eyes. Her imagination's version of what could happen gives her the courage to initiate a first kiss. Fireworks ignite for both. Young woman and old man find themselves hopelessly in love. They find the courage to see where things will go. This is the "R" rated version. There is lots of talking about sex, but not much having sex. Descriptions are mild.