It was the local walking group’s third meeting, and we were the youngest two in the group by a long margin. We’d got chatting at the last meeting,...and the group kept having to wait for us to catch up, the stern gent scowling at as we laughed at the back. You’d joined because it looked like something a bit more adventurous to do to get you away from your home for a few hours. We’d exchanged numbers, and you’d texted me a couple of days later, saying how much you couldn’t wait for the next walk. ’ ‘Do you want me to see if Tracy knows what happened? Maybe they talked.’ ‘No, don’t involve Tracy. I don’t want to hear from you two how I blew it, if I did. Besides, I’m not a moron about women. We really hit it off and were enjoying each other’s company. I’m certain she liked kissing me, and from what I can tell I didn’t say anything offensive at lunch. I think I’m just going to ask her what’s up.’ * * * * * Amy checked her phone for the third time since leaving work, but still nothing. Her. I reached out and gave Candy a hug, enjoying the warmth and softness of her body as she melted against me. When we finally broke the embrace I noticed her giving me a curious look."What?" You're not going to tell me, really?" she asked. I broke out in laughter again."I told you, it's a surprise." Humph," Candy groused, although it was obvious she was only half serious. We sat on the couch for a few more minutes, just holding hands and enjoying each other's company. Eventually we noticed the. “I was ready to drive it home when I realized that she was here to get broken in. How in the hell are you taking in virgins?”“Because they can dance like motherfuckers,” Castle snapped back. “Have you watched that little vixen move?”“Not a dance critic,” he said. “Will she turn me on?”“If she doesn’t, you’re either gay or dead,” the dance teacher said confidently. “I was going to touch base with you, get a report, but I also wanted the element of surprise.”“Consider me surprised,” he said,.