Rhea Sweet – Crossing the Line

Getting ready for my date tonight, I glide the last swipe of gloss across my lips, the sparkly dress riding so high I can already feel the cool air kissing the bottom of my cheeks. It’s been so long since I’ve been on a date, and I want to look perfect. Coming out to show my StepSon, I ask “What do you think?” I give a spin in my dress, and a teasing little wiggle. Your jaw is clenched. “You look… amazing!” I start to laugh, but I suddenly stop when you step closer. “I don’t want you to go,” you plead. My heart tumbles… because I know that voice. That’s the same voice of need I know so well. It’s just been us together for so long. And you don’t want anybody but you to keep me company. I try for step-mommy-tone