Steve Leonard

Annie's birthday is today. I remember when I was friends with that traitor Shan, he couldn't play because it was his sister's birthday. Lucky I remembered.

I got her something, of course. I had to play the gentleman. Some special girl's undershirt (not burgundy, a shade lighter) with ebony lace trimming. It was inexpensive and the color scheme was kind of sexy.

I got to her house early but still remembered the time her parents left for work so they didn't see me.

She was kind of surprised that I got here early, but happy nonetheless. She ran up to me and kissed me on the cheek.

"Guess what today is," she challenged.

"Happy birthday, sweetheart," I told her without hesitation

she kissed me again in response. "you really are the sweetest, ever" she mumbled

"Calm down, you'll rip your present" I warned.

"You didn't need to get me anything," she said, a bit flattered.

"I did anyway," I told her and put the glittery, powder blue paper bag on the table. She looked in and pulled her gift out.

"I love it," she told me and gave me a grateful look to prove it.

Knew she would.

I took her to school and back, like always.

That night I saw her scratch her shoulder and there was a black strap

Annie Shan

Steve came by earlier today. I was surprised he was here but happy, Angela and Dermot forgot my birthday.

But he remembered and he got me a present. I was stunned he remembered it but he also got me a gift.

It was a Bordeaux colored camisole with black lace down the front and the seams, like a corset. Beautiful.

Before this my favorite color was turquoise, now this is.

I put it away somewhere special, I was going to wear this tonight.

Steve took me to school which was boring as hell, like always. He brought me back at four.

That night I put the camisole on. I had a beautiful dream about us.