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Click hereSteve bowed and thanked Mrs. Davis and returned to his table. This time there were friendly jibes and smirks tossed his way. Gwen was seated, waiting for his return.
"Tell me Steve, how did you enjoy that dance? It looked like her "girls" were attached to your stomach. Do you like older women?" quizzed Gwen.
"Gwen, please believe me. I tried to hold her back without being too obvious, or seeming too rude. She was pretty determined," explained Steve.
Suddenly everyone at the table burst into gales of laughter. Steve realized that he had been teased and that Gwen was not angry and he felt immediate relief.
"You should have seen yourself, Steve. The more she tried to lean into you, the more you leaned back and grimaced. You acted like her boobs were hot irons being pressed against your stomach," chuckled Mark. "I can't imagine how much you must've suffered."
"You're exactly right, Mark," confessed Steve. "It isn't easy having two giant implants pushed into your abdomen. Not many men could have taken that sort of punishment, but since it was for a good cause, I took one for the team."
"Did you take one, or did you take two for the team?" quipped the usually very quiet Bev. "It sure looked like two. I bet they look like torpedoes when they're turned loose. She probably has to be careful to not get her nipples caught between her toes when she showers."
Some of Steve's football teammates would stop by the table and chat with Steve, but they seemed uncomfortable hanging around too long. His new friends noticed it and made comments about it from time to time. They felt that the jocks looked down on them for being smart and getting good marks.
"It really works both ways, guys," observed Steve. "They probably think that you look down on them for not being as smart as you are. That discomfort they show could be caused by fearing that they'll say or do something you feel is stupid. It's all a question of communication and insecurities. We all have them and we need to understand that fact."
"What in the world could you be insecure about, Steve?" asked Charlotte. "You're big, strong, good looking, athletic, apparently pretty smart, and a hell of a dancer. I don't think you have any insecurity at all."
"Charlotte, just how dumb do you think I am? If I told you my weaknesses, you'd be able to reduce me to a quivering mass of Jello. I'm not about to give you that kind of power over me!" admitted Steve.
"You're just afraid that I'd force you to let me have my way with you. I've asked some of the guys on the football team about the showers tonight and I hear that you're the guy I should interview!" replied Charlotte as she once again moved her eyebrows up and down several times.
Everyone had a fun time and the evening was drawing to a close when the spotlight fell on Gwen's sister, Lisa. Being a good sport, Lisa made her way to the stage smiling to all. Since it was the last dance of the night, everyone knew the bidding would be spirited among those that still had some cash left. It began at $50 and soon escalated up to $200. A rather loud, portly man of about forty was waving his cash as he glared around to see if anyone was going to bid higher.
"Oh, dear," worried Gwen. "It's that awful Mr. Briggs. He's always half drunk and bothering the girls when they stop at his business. He owns the music and video store on Main. He has great prices, but he creeps out the girls. I hate to ask you this, but do you have any money left, Steve? If you can save Lisa, I would be really grateful, and so would she. We'll pay you back."
At that moment, Gwen's dad, with more than a little obvious urging from his wife and daughter Kate, raised his hand for a $250 bid. "I've got $350 left in cash," slurred Briggs. "I'm bidding it all for a dance with that blonde cutie!"
Gwen and Steve watched her father quickly count his money and then shake his head to Paula and Kate. It was apparent that Ted Anderson did not bring enough cash to save his daughter from the clutches of Samuel Briggs. Briggs saw the situation and started for the stage.
"$400" called Steve above the din as he stood and waved his hand to get the DJ's attention. The crowd let out a collective sigh. Lisa's face went from a grimace to a huge smile. Gwen quickly patted Steve's hand before he left the table to make his way to the stage.
"To quote The Lovin' Spoonful, "Son, you'd better go home and make up your mind!" laughed Johnnie D. "Steve Hammer has just paid $400 to dance with a second Anderson sister! How's that for nerve, Ladies and Gentlemen? He's spent a total of $700 on these sisters, and I understand there's one more present tonight? Should we go for the hat trick?"
Steve did his best to ignore the yelling and laughter from the crowd and handed the DJ four bills and made his musical request. Then he took a grinning Lisa by the hand and led her to the center of the small stage. He took her into his arms as Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" filled the hall.
"So, did my sister ask you to save me from that awful man?" asked Lisa. "I really was worried about dancing with him."
"It's more like Gwen gave me permission to bid on you. I didn't need any encouragement," responded Steve as he effortlessly guided her around the stage.
"Well, I'm sure glad that you did, Steve. This is a beautiful song and you're an excellent dancer. Is there no end to your talents? I've never seen Gwen shine like she has tonight, to quote the song you chose for her. It was simply perfect. She's worried that you'll forget about her when school starts and you meet all the beautiful girls in your school."
"Lisa, how can I respond to that? I've never had a girlfriend. I can't imagine any girl looking better or being more interesting than Gwen. The truth is she'll probably grow tired of me long before I ever give up on her. A girl like Gwen can have any guy she wants. It won't be long before she realizes that fact. Then we'll see where it leaves me. But enough of this kind of talk. I'll cherish every minute that I can spend with her, and her beautiful sisters," added Steve.
As the song ended, Lisa pulled Steve face down to her and kissed him soundly on the lips. She then turned with a huge smile and waved to the cheering crowd. Lisa hurried over to Gwen and embraced her. The two sisters held each other as Steve stood near them smiling. Once again Charlotte and Bev were in tears. Soon Kate was wrapping her arms around her sisters. They drew her into the sister hug. Suddenly Steve felt arms around his neck and was surprised to find Paula Anderson hugging him tightly as Ted Anderson shook his hand.
- COMMENTS
Aaaaannnnndddddddddd....Ladies and Gentlemen, There It Is!!!!!
THIS is a Novella!! I am so looking forward to the next 59(??!!) chapters; or is it (60+)...I did look at the start of this, and cannot remember if it is (60), or (5) parts. And, if they are ALL as good as this one, I am going to be very invested in it all!! {And not even to any SEX yet!! These two are gonna be So Great together!!}
Steve...his background...there is a major surprise here, I think. It's just him by himself so far; where ARE Mom &Dad?? Who are they...where do they come from??!!
Gwen's Dad...too funny. And, too many fathers nowadays would not have the BALLS to let a 'young man' know exactly where he stands with dating his daughter!!
Five**5**Stars!! And this has moved to the TOP of my favorites!!
🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨💥💥💥💥💥🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠💯
Gosh, it almost reads like Clark Kent coming to Smallville to meet Lana Lane. Awkwardly romantic with Gwen's father protective like Ward Cleaver. Nice touch elevating the 'nerds' over the jocks, eh? Self entitled affluent smucks can't use their wallets to corrupt the young beauties. (Justice and honor?)
Can anyone answer if either the male lead or female lead cheat on each other? And how often? Is there some reconciliation arc? Or is there some sort of "We were on a break!"
stuff? Want to know these details before I invest time in a long story.
All that without any sex, that my friend is fabulous writing. A great start to what promises to be a well thought out and written series. I look forward to reading the next chapter. As this is my first foray into your writing and the first story you posted here I have added you to my favorites list. I appreciate your and your Muse's imagination and abilities to bring it to your story. Thank you for sharing your vision and talents.
Harddaysknight my favorite comment here is your response to the "dumb fuck" who insists this is a cuckold story. There are many of us who enjoy a good cuck story, but this is certainty not one of those stories.
While I'm not completely sure what this is, I do know that I have enjoyed it and am looking forward to continue reading as it literally journeys into space! That this series doesn't fit an easily defined genre is part of its appeal. To be aroused, inspired to consider new ideas or examine old ones, or simply entertained by a well crafted story are why I read. This series checks all of those boxes for me. Thank you. I am looking forward to the fourth book.
I like this story (all chapters) overall; good job author. By the title, "Lady in Red", you should realize that the #1 is a woman (Gwen). She is the superstar. The supporting star, Steve, is like a paladin, and frankly, I've never seen an 18- or 19-year-old boy that showed Steve's maturity, wisdom, or restraint. But he isn't always wise. Long distance relationships almost never work. I also suspect that long absences in military and worry about dangerous missions can be factors leading to infidelity with some pairs. But this is a romance. The gritty miserableness of real life doesn't maul these relationships. Often times Steve and Gwen seem to be partners, but sometimes, Steve is a wus when it comes to their relationship and cedes any leadership or even equality on certain aspects of the relationship. Often, the story suggests to me that Steve has put Gwen on a pedestal and worships her, willing to do most anything to please her. I re-wrote offending paragraphs in my personal copy.
Thanks for your hard work Hardaysknight. The end of the storyline seemed like more chapters were coming but did not. I hope you decide to continue the story someday.
From a technical aspect, I think there are several soliloquys that would probably have been broken up in natural dialogue (i.e. people often talk in a few sentences or even a few words before the next person speaks, especially when in groups). Again, this sort of dramatic declarations reinforces the story as a romance. (Those people on this erotica site looking for erotica [sexually explicit descriptions] can find much more in stories other than this one.)
First time through and I have many questions. Ah, ugly pretty girl syndrome! Maybe she goes to Stanford and cures it. I wonder if Steve has a father or is a US Army genetic experiment. Maybe I've been browsing Lit's sci-fi stories too much.
xhristianj,
You are a bit of a dumb fuck. You stupidly stated Steve was a cuck in this novel. Your reading comprehension is dismal at best. Why would you make such an untrue statement? What do you gain from lying? I am curious.
I do thank all the readers who have read this long story and commented so positively.
What I really hated about this story was that it's effectively a cuckold story dressed up as a romance. The chick cheats on numerous occasions, is a self centred bitch on innumerable occasions. And to be honest steals Steve's valour on pretty much every occasion he does something courageous or praiseworthy. The icing on the cake was when she ran for President because of course she does so that Steve the all American Hero can be her first lady talk about pissing in a guys cornflakes.
A sweet story without overdoing it. You paint Steve and Gwen realistically, and I love you had her wearing a red dress that she borrowed from her sister Lisa.
You show Gwen to have the kind of insecurities we would expect, and her family supports her well. Steve isn't the typical full-of-himself jock, and is atypically well-balanced: having lived in major football towns and having seen most of those "athletes," I'll hang around to see how you develop him further, as I don't know if there's a Steve like this in real life--but he's the kind of guy I'd like to see more of IRL.
Great start. 5
Some very sweet moments but just a little too good to be true at the moment. Fell sure it will settle down as I assume it opens up in the next chapters. Expecting great things from the writer.
I choose this story based on the romance category as well as the MANY red ‘H’ot ratings . To be honest the sugar sweet ‘perfect’ situation outcomes seem too perfect to me. I like more realistic stories that have more human struggles and realism that I believe make the perfect outcomes even better. However, I plan to read a few more chapters before deciding that it is not for me. On the plus side I see great potential and appreciate your effort.
For those that doubt a newcomer can be starting quarterback, our local high school has won two state championships ( out of 8) with transfer in QB’s
I read for entertanment and can not spell or type very well but these are enjoyable over and over.
I see that at least 4 other commenters have mentioned the stilted/unrealistic dialog, and that's the biggest criticism from me also. 16 and 18 year olds don't talk like your characters. Hell, practically no one talks like these characters. It seems to me that you're trying to mix normal conversation + stuck-up college English Major talk + trying to have your characters concisely narrate every thought that is passing through their mind at the time. It really detracts from the literary impact this story could otherwise have. I was almost expecting someone to say, "forsooth".
Still, a fun read, and I don't mind "over the top" stories, as I know this one is meant to be.
I, for one, really enjoyed all three Parts of Lady in Red and really look forward to Part Four. LiR is an easy over-the-top tale that I have read multiple times in the last year alone and it never gets old. I can understand rereading something when you enjoy it, but I can not fathom someone rereading it (over 60 chapters) every couple of months just to leave negative comments— that just does not compute 😼
Thanks to all of you who read and enjoy this series. I do chuckle at a guy who makes numerous unflattering comments on each chapter as anonymous and then comes back later to agree with his comment, this time using a username. He read and commented on every chapter, often several times, claiming he disliked each and every word. His actions tell me he couldn't stop reading. His personal anguish at enjoying something he feels he should hate is fascinating. As you read this series, you will see his anonymous comments using the same words, like Qwen, crap, rubbish, unlikely and utter rubbish. He has read every chapter and I know he enjoys the story. Human nature can be pretty strange. Thanks to all of you who take the time to read, vote and comment. I appreciate it.
I didn't realize that it started this early !!!!
You were all warned about the story. If you find it so bad, STOP READING IT. You are very embarrassing to normal people.
Search for the album "Lady in Red" on Amazon Music. Many versions of the song including two by Chris de Burgh at late and early stages of his career.
A newcomer as starting quarterback,get real.Who can respect an arsenal like Ted?.Why would Steve pay to dance with Qwen,she was his date for the evening?Why would Qwen think Steve had the money to pay to dance with Lisa having spent three hundred dollars?Finally no one refuses a four hundred dollars refund.As I said utter rubbish.
New kid in town,but is made starting quarter back with no references.What school football starts before the school opens?.Why would a teenager tie eight hundred dollars to a dance.All the above is totally unlikely.
Laura should have taken Ted to one side and told him he had made a fool of himself and the situation was only saved by Steve's generous response.
What a moron Ted is.Plus the fact he goes to a charity do with only 250dollars.But how come a teenage jobless youth manages to have 700hundred dollars on him?
As I poked star # 5, i found myself wishing there was a star to the right of that one,
I was led to this story by the comment by Anonymous (11-25-16) on To Walk a Mile, which is the last in a great and lengthy trilogy by BurntRedstone. Anonymous proclaims that trilogy is tied with Lady in Red for "the best series I've ever read."
This story is like TV coverage of the Indianapolis 500 that starts off with the race rather than the qualifyings and pre-show. The race was on with paragraph one, and it was green flag to the last paragraph.
Paul in Oklahoma
This could be a great teenager book. Until a little later then it's way out in the older teen 18+ section. But it's a great reality escape. Think about the heroics or the best you uh want bvb to see in people/movie. This is it .
Yes this is unbelievable later. There's a lot of 'jumping the shark'. However it's still good reading. A good editor would grateful benefit the story. Which HDN does get someone in later chapters.
Have some fun. Escape from reality and enjoy.
Haha! This is so darn funny! It gets funnier as the series progresses. The dialogs are pretty farcical not to mention how unbelievable the storyline becomes as it goes on. If you can turn off reality in your head while reading, continue. Or else give it a skip :)
Agreed the prose aspect of the writing detracts from the enjoyment. I may write like this, but I sure as heck don't speak like your characters. I'm dumping what might have been a great story because the writing is too stodgy and unrealistic.
This is one of the greatest positive stories I have ever read, and I have read many, that shows us true values that are needed in today's society! Never stop, and if you do, thank you, if you move it to a different site, please be sure to let us know. I have never been so pleasantly surprised by a story before, and many times I have found some but never to this degree. Thank you again.
Typical smaltzy romance.
BUT please use realistic language for their ages and period. Guess I am late to read this series, but for 18 year olds they make Shakespeare sound modern. Their speech takes away from the whole story.
Just starting my third read through this saga. It's a wonderful feel good romance about a couple I wish really existed. To anyone baulking at the length - I really wasn't sure about the writing style and stopped after page 1. The next day I read it again. After about 4 or 5 sections I was hooked. I'm so glad I found this at a late stage when chapters 1 and 2 were complete and I could enjoy it in a single read. Second time through still had me in tears in places. To anyone who gets annoyed at typos, wants hard core porn every paragraph and demands absolute accuracy in every minor background detail - Look elsewhere. This isn't for you. If you want an amazing epic story then read on you won't be disappointed.
Hey, this is a porn site! You're not writing on archival-grade vellum with 23 Carat Gold ink!! (1Carot liquid so the gold will flow.)
The Hundred Years War took less time than reading this!
I've read this story multiple times and will continue to. Pure enjoyment !!
Gets stilted unlike most of your shorter ones...
I'll have to think on why I consider that...
Interesting beginning but not sure I'll read all of this series... Guess I'll see what I see...
""Gwen, you only went to a couple home games last year. Kate went to everyone that she could, and I attended a few with her,"
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It shows much promise. I usually don't set off on a trek knowing it will be such an extended journey. Pt. 01 with 32 posted, Pt. 02 of 24, and Pt. 03 is just beginning, so I am coming late to this saga.
So far we have a super hero who appears from nowhere. We know almost nothing about him, his family, where he moved from, even his GPA, yet he is the starting quarterback. Lit requires that all major characters be a minimum age of 18 so both are slated to graduate their senior years at the mature age of 19.
And what high school senior carries that much cash?
There are many gaps to fill in, but there are also lots of opportunities for HDK to do that very thing.
Well, in the introduction it mentions "honest politicians"
You know the definition of an honest politician?
That's one that when you buy him he stays bought.
"Gwen finished the call and then turned to her silent, but intent family, and smiled as she shrugged, "Wrong number"."
I really like this series through all of its (literally) incredible twists and turns; but the funniest line comes from the first episode.
nick scipio? really? dude, you are not only in a different league, but a completely different sport. get real.
This will start my 2 nd reading, and I guess I too am a dreamer and a romantic. I am a 70 years old Marine Combat vet and former State Police officer for over 45 years after returning from Viet-Nam. My testimonial is this: You have brought tears to my eyes over and over as I read this wonderful story of how life should be and how it could have been...idealistically. My life story with my girls and wife could not match this one of course but I tried. I agree with your views on about everything. Thank you HDK, and don't let in end early...please. You are giving an old Vet with a terminal illness reason to go on... Thanks again if you should ever read this! OldMarineVet
Ron R Wood
I am rereading the stories because I find them enjoyable. Hope the stories keep coming.