He took her drink over and sat it down slowly. He smiled at her and looked her over for another long moment before returning to the bar with obvious r...luctance.I listened as the quiet buzz of conversation returned to the bar. I suspect that now everyone was talking about the same thing, Kat.Kat downed her drink pretty quickly. She was trying to soak up a little artificial courage before the games began. The bartender, who was staring at her the whole time, mixed her another without being asked. "That's not it at all." I could see Lisa straining to listen in."It's just..." I was just playing. I didn't mean anything," I said,apologetically. I wanted to kill myself. "I'm sorry. Really."I started crying. I don't know why. I felt ridiculous."Don't be sorry. I gave as good as I got. It's just... Jesus,this is difficult," he said, looking down. "Just say it... It'sthat... well, I'm... well... I'm gay," he spat out."That's it?" I said, with a smile."That's it? That doesn't bother you?" No.. ”“Give me a break,” said Pippa, “for the last six months you have dressed for work like an old prude and suddenly today you are wearing a mini-skirt up to your ass?”“We are not all like you,” Jennie replied teasingly, “you were with me when I bought it and…if I remember correctly…you chose it!”Fighting back Pippa said, “That’s irrelevant. I’m gonna give you a call at lunchtime and see what you’re up to and check you out,” she winked.They kissed each other on the cheek and bid each other a. On impulse, I leaned across the aisle towards her. I was kinda shy, but the urge to talk to this one was strong, stronger than my shyness. I would be happy just to talk to her even if she said no, I thought. She saw my movement out of the corner of her eye and looked at me.“Wanna go get something to eat?” I said. “I got some money ... and it might be a while before the bus stops tonight.”She just looked at me like I was a retard or something. I got ready for her rejection. The station was.