Amy had just broken away from a kiss that she had anticipated for months. The circumstances just weren't right. Ephram had recently broken up with Madison. Amy didn't want to rush into things with him and risk messing it up.

She was about to take the easy way out and go home, but her conscience stopped her. Every time, there was a problem, it was second nature for her to run from it. This time, she needed to face it and talk to Ephram. Amy ran back inside and up into Ephram's room.

"Ephram," Amy exclaimed! She was searching for words.

"You came back," Ephram interrupted. Great, Ephram thought, now I am going to get an earful.

"Yes, I am," Amy said, "the kiss was too great."

"Thanks, at least I'm good at something. I figured you would have run off again," He said.

"Normally, I would have, but I really like you Ephram. I didn't want you to get the wrong idea. I just want things to be perfect."

"I mean, don't you need some time to heal," Amy asked? Inside, Amy wanted to tell him how she really felt, but she knew these things take time.

There was an awkward silence

"So, what changed things between you and Madison?" Amy asked, changing the subject. She wanted to make sure that Ephram was done with Madison before taking that leap with him.

"Well, I thought I was in love and she wasn't, Ephram explained, I should have seen it coming; I should have known the whole age difference was going to be a problem. She never wanted to be seen with me in public, always making a big deal out of going somewhere where there might be someone she knew."

"You know what? Its okay, maybe it was for the best. At least now, we have each other."

Amy reached over and put her arms around Ephram's waist, pulling him into a tight hug. The just stood there holding each other, reclaiming what was lost months ago.

"I better get going; I have moving to do tomorrow."

"Do you need any help," Ephram asked?

"Sure, but only if you feel like it," she replied.

"Anything to get me out of the house," Ephram said, "At least, I can be of some good use.

"Oh and Amy, thanks,"

"No problem, see you tomorrow, about 11am."

"Ok, bye." Ephram sat back onto his bed. The kiss he had shared with Amy still lingered on his lips. He had waited so long to do that. Maybe now, things with them were going to be the way he had always wanted. He didn't want to mess things up.

Suddenly there was a knock on Ephram's door.

"Ephram, can I come in." It was Andy.

"What do you want," Ephram asked?

"I just wanted to see if you were ok," He said. Andy walked into the room and sat at Ephram's desk.

"Why wouldn't I be okay?"

"Maybe because you broke up with your girlfriend."

"I'm good, really."

"So, what did Amy want," Andy asked?

"She wanted help moving back to her house tomorrow," Ephram said.

"Oh, okay," Andy responded, I'm glad the plan worked." Andy got up to leave.

"Oh, before I forget, Linda is coming over to hang out tomorrow afternoon; she might spend the night," Andy said. I just wanted to make sure you were okay with it. Don't worry. I talked it over with Delia."

"Okay, whatever." Andy got up and left the room.

NEXT MORNING

"Ephram, get up," Delia yelled as she leaped onto Ephram's bed.

"I'm awake already."

"Get up, Dad went and got chocolate chip pancakes at Mama Joy's!"

Ephram stumbled out of bed and glanced over at the time. It was 10:00, meaning that he had an hour to eat and get ready before he went to help Amy move.

He put on an old Brooklyn shirt that was on the floor and went downstairs.

"What's the occasion?" Ephram asked as he approached the counter.

"None, I just thought that you might want to eat something good," Andy said, "get one before Delia eats them all."

Delia was already devouring a second pancake. Ephram sat down and quickly ate his breakfast, leaving a pancake uneaten. "I'm going to go take a shower," he said, while pushing his plate away.

"Can I have your pancake" Delia asked?

"Go for it," Ephram said.

Ephram went upstairs and got ready to go see Amy. Just as he was opening the door to leave, Madison appeared.

"Hi... Ephram," she exclaimed, "I didn't expect you to be here."

"This is my house remember and I'm leaving," Ephram answered. She was the last person he wanted to see today.

"I'm here to see Delia," Madison explained. She had hoped that she could have avoided Ephram.

"Whatever!" Ephram didn't say another word and went straight to his car. Ephram was blocking out thoughts of Madison with thoughts of Amy. He flipped on the radio and drove to Edna's to help move Amy's stuff.

He drove into the driveway and saw Amy coming out of the house. She looked hot, wearing black pants, blue sweatshirt and a bandana.

"Glad you made it, Ephram," Amy said, as he got out of the car.

"Nice look, the bandana really adds." "Ha, ha thanks, glad you like it." The boxes are upstairs; there are only 5. "Five! Man, that's a lot for one person to have for a month." Ephram exclaimed.

"Just get the boxes," Amy said laughing.

"Ok miss, where would you like them?"

"We can put them in Edna's truck," Amy explained. Ephram and Amy went into the house and got the rest of the boxes.

"What is in here, bricks?"

"It's my new hobby, brick collecting."

"Good to know."

"Hey, you want to go get something to eat after we move these to my house?"

"Sure, okay." They moved all the boxes to Amy's house and put them in her room.

"There, we are finally done." Ephram said putting down the last box.

"Hey Brown, what's up?" Bright said, coming into the room.

"What are you doing here," Bright asked?

"Helping Amy move."

"Why aren't you hanging out with that hottie, Madison," Bright asked?

"Madison and I are over."

"What happened?"

"It just didn't work out...I should go." Ephram left Bright and Amy standing in the house.