With a smile on her lips, Sheri watched her younger brother approach. He was handsome, and even more than that, physically appealing. Kevin had been the athletic type for some time, the kind interested in sports and nothing more, but she noticed with satisfaction that he was changing, and she liked what she saw. His character and motion had mellowed into a smooth appearance, and he exuded an intense physical sexuality that seemed to boil from within.

"Hi, good looking!" she said fondly.

"Hi, Sis!" he responded casually. The tone would have hidden his anxiety to anyone but her.

"Right on time I see," she said trying to look forlorn. She wanted to keep him guessing for awhile.

"Yeah." He wanted to stay cool, but he was having a hard time containing his disappointment. "You look nice…"

"Thanks. So do you. How are you fixed for money?" she questioned without explanation.

"I've got ten bucks left. You need it?" He started to reach for his wallet.

"No," she answered, then dropped the subject. She looked past Kevin and up the street. He turned to see what she was looking at. "Ward's picking me up. He should be along soon," she said looking back to her brother. His expression was strained, and she couldn't go on torturing him any longer. She reached into her purse and pulled out a ten dollar bill, handing it to him.

"What's this for?" he asked, his eyes fixed on the money as if it contained some mystery.

"You'll need it tonight… for your date!" she smiled, seeing his eyes widen.

"Oh… thanks," he said, but his voice was strained, giving away his excitement. He wanted to know more; what the girl was like! "You… ah… sure you won't need this?" he asked, indicating the money in his hand.