The deeper into the canyon they went, the older the rocks were and the further back into time they went -- 500 million years, a billion, almost two, b...ck to before sediments deposited in times before dinosaurs walked the earth. The sediments came in different layers, each older than the one past, and there were names like Kaibab Limestone and Bright Angel Shale. They watched the rock layers as the river currents twisted and turned their boats, looking up at the thick rock layers and the slopes. Jackie is 5’6, beautiful tan skin, big hazel eyes; long eyelashes that just make her eyes look even more exotic, thick full lips, huge bouncy boobs, and a nice perky ass. She is a little on the heavy side but always keeps herself clean, and polished. I honestly don’t know why she thinks so little of herself. Jackie and I met when we were both 3yrs old, and we’ve been best friends since kindergarten. She got married last year to an attractive asshole; he treats her like shit and she deserves. Oh, good. I'm not freaking out about Zoey anymore.After class he comes by to check on me again. "I just want to make sureyou're okay." Yes," I smile and brush a stray hair behind my ear. We're standing in acrowded school hallway only inches apart with me looking up at his eyes. I place my books in front of me and cross my arms over them. Maybe helikes me. I don't know why I haven't noticed him before. Oh, but I'venoticed him now. I've become a big fan over the last hour."Say, where are. "I was unaware that the senior Civil Service officer was so young. An Optio? That's the equivalent of an Officer Cadet. That makes you what, thirteen?" Yes, Sir, Admiral, Sir. I arrived with the first draft of Marine recruits – my father is a sergeant now – and when we discovered upon arrival that no Civil Service officer had yet been assigned to Thule, I volunteered." So you're not covering for a full-rank officer who is on manoeuvres? You're on your own here?" The Admiral was impressed.He was.