It was named for a big rock—Sill’s Rock—about a half mile straight out from shore in almost twenty feet of water at high tide. I had even taken her over to Coram to the drive-in there. XXX The kiss lasted for more than a minute before Rose broke it. It was quick but sweet and hot. What on earth happened?” Our hair was drenched; Rose wore one of my sweatshirts and an old pair of gym shorts. I gave her a brief peck on the lips once we were at school. That time came two weeks later. I was saving for college even though I was hoping for some kind of scholarship. Can I see it?” I moved her hands to my belt buckle.
