Her back was to me as I came up behind her. I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her to me. I felt her relax and put her arms on mine. She...tilted her head back to my chest and let out a sigh. I leaned in, lowered my head, and said, “I didn’t apologize.” I felt her tense up in my hands and heard her mutter an “oh god” as I tightened my grip, and turned her to face the kitchen island. I had taken my left hand and grabbed her hair and pushed her head down over the sink. My right. It worked twice and that would be enough. He didn’t need it and didn’t enjoy it like he used to. Time to grow up. He also pondered that too. What would life be like in ten years? Would Mei be around? Would they be married? He didn’t think so. Not because he wouldn’t want her but because she would outgrow him. He was, at thirty-five, finished maturing for the most part and she at twenty-four had a lot of growing still ahead. Nothing is more damaging to a relationship than one party changing. I couldn't help but blush a little at her unspoken, sexual innuendo regarding my activities this afternoon, but I sat down at the table determined not to show it."So, tell me about these desserts."We had just finished discussing the delectable sounding sweets when Abbey walked in carrying another wet towel in her hands. Her mum clapped her hands and Abbey threw it to her to put in the wash."Hey, good lookin'!" called Julie. Abbey saw her and a smile stretched across her face from ear to ear.. It was actually a few minutes before nine when the Coaches told them to get out of the pools and take off. Those pairs who had been in a relationship before the training -- as friends, boy/girl friends, sex partners, or lovers -- mostly went someplace quiet to discuss the changes this new knowledge would make in their relationships. A few new pairs also formed, as shy teens found the courage to speak of their feelings. Even with the pairs which did not form, those where one of the two did not.