I wish it was based on my own experiences, but it wasn't.  We played football and baseball and hockey.  Soccer was practically unheard of when I was Sean's age.

But I digress.  This story will continue to revolve around a whole bunch of interacting characters, and will generally be coded as romantic with a lot of first experiences being...um...experienced.  So, after the chapter title, I will include codes as indicators.  Just remember that these characters range from young teens to young adults, so many of their encounters will be firsts for them. 

The ride begins here: