It's... it's happened so quickly, that's all. But I want to be with you!"Stan's more cautious nature reasserted itself."I want that too, Anne. But let...s take things as they come, for now, and not say things we might regret later. I think we'll scandalize people at as it is, so let's slow down. We have a lot to discover about each other."Stan decided some levity would be a good idea, so he added, "Besides, one thing you'll learn quickly is that I'm not a seventeen year old any more. I ache this. "Sam started to remind Lori that the game was only for guys. It was hard to argue with a woman when she was rubbing her large breasts up against your chest. Surely the guys wouldn't mind looking at a beautiful and sexy woman while they played cards. Sam said, "O.K. sexy, but, please don't talk or react to the cards. These guys don't like it when someone fouls up the game."Lori smiled and said, "You won't know I'm there."Sam was skeptical about Lori's last statement.On the way to the bar Sam and. ..high. Is that the right word? Shesmiled at Tim, he smiled back. EverythingThey chatted, sipping their punch. When the next slow dance came, Timoffered his hand to Bobbie. "May I have this dance?" Tim offered hishand. Smiling and nodding, Bobbie went out there silently. Weldedtogether, they slowly swayed.There is freedom withinthere is freedom withoutTry to catch a deluge in a paper cupThere's a battle aheadmany battles are lostBut you'll never see the end of the roadWhile you're travelling. A black boot, high up the wearer’s thigh, stepped onto the log I sat on to my right. It breathed, a long low sigh. I closed my eyes, trying to picture what else it looked like, as no one had ever actually seen the rider: just its blade. *Schliiiiiiinnngggg!!!* There it was! Deep in the log buried to my left rested the sword of fairytales. Long, broad, and sharp as to cut through the toughest of metal. One hand on my shoulder, the other came to rest at the top of the recently thrown sword. The.