If they become physical — I’ll handle it — got it?’ They walked arm and arm down the hallway at a rapid pace when he felt the urge to giggle. ...t was more because of how good he felt than what they were doing. He felt invincible, never experiencing such a sense of euphoria before. ‘Don’t you dare laugh,’ he heard her telepathic words of admonishment. They stopped, waiting before they got to the desk. She peeked around the corner and when the time was right, she hauled him by the arm — walking. " I can imagine," I said. "Nikki has surprised me as well." I did my best 'aw, shucks' smile.Somebody called Nikki's name, and she backed away. Mizz Leslie stepped a little closer, her voice low. "Mister Granger, she's a lot smarter than her grades indicate." You can call me 'Dan', and yes, I know. We've talked. What makes YOU say that?" I watched her in class last year. Worried about her, what with her mom's behavior being what it was, so Nikki got extra attention. She idled through a 'C'. Finally I took off my shirt and looked in the mirror."Holy crap!" I yelled, as my nipples were at least twice the normalsize. I then looked at my nails and noticed how they were turning into apoint. "What the hell is this? I didn't get a manicure!" Thank God I wasalone in the house, or my parents would have said something. Then I ranmy hands around my butt. It was definitely bigger then this morning."What is happening to me?" I asked of the mirror.I took off my pants and underwear to see my. He crosses to the walnut sideboard, intending to pour himself a drink; then thinks better of it and turns to face her, hands behind him on the surface, resting his weight with elbows bent, hips leaning back against it for support.They stare, unmoving, unbreathing, both desperate for a way to begin this conversation. There is doubt here and they can both feel it, uncertainty and apprehension electrifying the air between them.Trembling, he takes a breath. He hates himself, but he has to do this..