Sue was my first shot at a real relationship, the first time I felt commitment. I had seen too many people fall in lust, burn with all consuming inten...ity, only to flare and burn to ashes. I was determined that Sue and I would take things slow enough to build a solid foundation, one that could stand the test of time, even if we didn’t last as partners I wanted us to remain friends, Sue accepted my decision, reluctantly at first, more eagerly as I explained further. Besides, as I reminded her. ..back in my day there was a saying people had when they picked up hitchhikers, cash, grass, or ass......nobody rides for free!" and she laughed! I laughed as well and she said "I'm fairly well off, so I don't need cash. I don't toke anymore, so I don't need grass, I guess that just leaves ass huh?" and she chuckled agian! I laughed as well and said "I guess it does!" She looked at me seriously and asked how old I was and when she realized I was legal, relaxed and made her confession to me.. It's pretty elementary. I can kill you if you want them to stay in or I can let you live if you agree to let me have one back.' It was my first mention of murdering, the possibility of slaughtering her. She played the options over and calmly apprised me. 'I don't want to die. I want to live. I don't want you to kill me or cause me to die. I love my husband and my grown kids. And my grand kids, so I have too much to live for.' I think she meant she has so much to live. As soon as I said that, his eyes shot up at me. He stared at me as if I was sucking the life out of him or as if his stomach sank. I kept singing, and when I was done, the room was silent. "So... Umm ...did you like it?" I asked trying to break the silence.Mr. Connor rose his head up from the ground. "Erica, come here." He pointed to the chair that was seated next to him.Oh shit. I hope he isn't mad. The last thing I need is that! I walked over and sat down next to my sexy teacher. Mr. Connor.