After the success of PJ Day -- and Tammy's "coming out" -- Tammy was on his way to having a very exciting summer. In fact, I don't think I can remember seeing "Tommy" all summer long.
As the summer began, Tammy took a lot of interest in how he looked, asking me to take him to my salon every week so he could have his hair styled and colored in different ways. One week he'd ask for his hair to be straight and sleek and lightened; the next he'd want some curls back and a different shade of blonde. By now, Tammy's hair had really grown quite long so the stylist was able to make it look really great. And Tammy started wearing more make-up -- which he had really never done before.
And then there were the clothes! I spent a fortune during the weeks after school ended to get Tammy all the different outfits he said he needed. Here are a couple of photos I took of Tammy after one of our trips to the mall. Doesn't he look adorable. You can see how he had his hair lightened. And look at his eye make-up. So pretty! And check out those sexy sandals -- I wouldn't even be able to walk in those!Right from the start, Tammy's schedule that summer was busy! The girls from his class started including him in their trips to the mall and hanging out at each other's homes. Tammy would come home after spending time with the girls and tell me all about what they did -- and what they talked about -- which seemed to only BOYS, BOYS, BOYS! And Tammy got his share of teasing from the girls because of Jimmy. More on that in a minute!
One of the girls even got Tammy a job waitressing during the busy lunch time shift at the local diner. I know this was hard work, but Tammy seemed to really enjoy it. And I was glad that he was working during the summer -- even if just for a few hours a day. Tammy looked so cute in the apron he wore when he was working. And every time I stopped by, Tammy was always getting a lot of extra attention (and some very good tips!) from the male customers.I know that the two of them would sneak off to be...romantic...together every chance they got. My Tammy didn't even try very hard to hide it from me. In fact, he loved talking about how being with Jimmy made him feel, how he loved being held tightly in Jimmy's strong arms, how he loved it when Jimmy would kiss him really hard. But even if things seemed to be getting a little hot and heavy between them, I figured that they were just kids being kids and the experience of being together and exploring these romantic feelings wouldn't cause any harm. And Jimmy seemed like a nice enough boy. So I basically stayed out of it and let Tammy find his own way through this new terrain.
It would seem the Summer may be progressing a little too quickly for the New Girl and her relationship. I assume Jimmy has had a lot more practice. Will Tammy be looking forward to College?
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