One was carrying two large pizza boxes, and the others had twelve-packs of beer. Cybil jumped up and grabbed one of the boxes.
"Hey, Baby," the guy said, ogling her tits. "I'm Rubin."
"Hi, Rube. I've heard of you. You're smarter than a one-star app."
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Stomping in hall caused me to swivel my head.
"Hey, we're here," a jovial voice said.
Four young men attempted to enter the living room through the single door. Two of them got stuck. I rolled my eyes.
"These are your friends, Rickie?"
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I managed the last few risers, dropped the box, and collapsed onto the old beige sofa. My best friend, Cybil Hart barely had time to move over.
"We shouldn't be working so hard on our birthdays," she said, eyes glued to the NASCAR race.
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Twentieth Birthday

It was my twentieth birthday, and I was celebrating by working like a serf. Sweat from the August heat covered the exposed portions of my body, and I smelled like a young panting dog that had chased a badger for an hour. #lookinmybriefs #birthdays #newadult #romance #shortstory

“That reminds me. The place doesn’t have a microwave.”
“Buy one. Before I get there. I’m not creating a love nest, if I don’t have a microwave.”
“I’ll get one. I love the idea of a love nest, but make sure I can’t fertilize the eggs.”
“I’ll handle that part.”
“Good." #lookinmybriefs #newadult

“No. I better live in the dorm for at least one year. Let my dad have his virgin princess fantasies for a little longer.”
“But you’ll stay over on weekends?”
“If you try to keep me out, I’ll change your locks.”
“I love you, Lucy.”
“I love you, Rickie." #lookinmybriefs #birthdays #newadult #romance

Dad’s company was downsizing, and he was out of a job. We had a big mortgage on our expensive house and no way to pay it.
“I’m so sorry, Mom. Look, use some of my college fund to pay the mortgage for a couple a months, until Dad gets another job.”
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“What’s wrong, Mom?”
She was hesitant, obviously reluctant to talk, but I persisted. Dad’s company had invested its assets in another company that turned out to have hidden deficits. Worse, he had invested my parents’ savings in the same bad company. #lookinmybriefs #birthdays #newadult #shortstory

I had experienced sex, but until that night I had never experienced making love. Both are pleasurable, but the latter includes emotional pleasure. Afterwards, we lay in the glow of solemn wonder, holding each other tightly, savoring the moments. #lookinmybriefs #birthdays #newadult #romance

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He laughed, pulled me into his arms, and kissed me, sliding his tongue into my mouth. From the corner of my eye, I saw my mom give me a concerned glance. I was used to my parents worrying about me, but today I was eighteen, officially an adult. #lookinmybriefs #birthdays #newadult #romance

But we could move forward together and see if they matched. And if they did, perhaps a tighter union was possible. At seventeen the possibilities were exciting, scary, thrilling. The question I asked was not a commitment, but it was a promise. #lookinmybriefs #birthdays #newadult #contemporary

Variations of these thoughts whirled through my brain. And then my heart answered. Everything you’ve said is true. You are your own woman. You can make your own decisions. You don’t have to ask. Ask anyway.
“Rickie?”
“Yes?”
“Can I apply to Purdue?”
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And it came to me that I could ask him a question. The feminist in me, the intelligent, independent woman that I aspired to be, immediately dismissed the notion. What are you thinking? You don’t have to ask that. It’s really none of his business. #lookinmybriefs #birthdays #newadult #contemporary

I sighed and relaxed. His right arm moved around me and under my neck. I felt his chin alight softly on the top of my head. I sidled slightly to one side bringing his leg between mine. I felt it lean forward, nestling against my butt. Green Bay’s drive stalled on the Dallas thirteen. #newadult

“Do you have a date later?” His words were hesitant, cautious.
“No. I’m not dating anyone at present. But I can’t leave, because I promised my mother that I would host the game. It’s her girls’ night out.”
Dallas marched the ball to the Green Bay twenty. #lookinmybriefs #birthdays #newadult #romance

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