18th Birthday
“Thanks for letting us use your classroom, Mr. Franklin!” Suzy yelped, immediately wishing she could go back and try repeating herself without sounding like a c***d. Mr. Franklin appeared not to notice and flashed the smile she loved so much. “No problem, Suzy. I’ll be around if you girls need me. Happy birthday!”And just like that, he was gone. Suzy wanted more than anything to tell him she’d happily trade her private, after school 18th birthday party with her closest friends if it meant she...