“I ... cannot express my gratitude sufficiently. You healed me when I was dying. I... Thank you...”“ ... Ship,” Jeff offered. “She prefers t... be addressed as Ship.”“Thank you, Ship. I know that you saved my life.”“You are most welcome, Aiko,” Ship quietly returned. “I am certain that we will become close friends.”The RetreatDiana and Jeff, walking behind the others, exited the fake building and made their way, arm in arm, toward the Retreat. “So, are you going to tell me?” he asked, laughter. So much for meeting people off the Internet if that was the case.I started to really dig into drinking my Bloody Mary, as the elderly man sparked up a cigarette, giving me a wink at the same time."My name's Luke." the elderly man said, taking a big puff on his cigarette."Nice to meet you Luke." I lied to him, oops I mean replied to him.He was not really my cup of tea but I decided what the hay, I'm bored. Let's humor him. So after a moment or two of silence I continued my conversation with. " I answered."That's good thinking, Kyle. Coach Wyndham and I had already decided that is what we would do. I was going to talk to you at the beginning of practice tomorrow. Are you willing to try this, Kyle?" Yes, sir," I answered. "I'll do whatever it takes to help us win." Good. That's settled. We will go over all the details tomorrow at practice. If you do well in practice this week, you will play cornerback on Saturday." This change isn't going to be permanent is it?"The coach chuckled,. I could already smell the excitement in the air and the lust in their voices. Opening the door quietly I slipped into the party, but not unnoticed. There she is! Amy yelled out, putting her arm around me. She smelt like candy and jasmine, a tiny pale blue dress was draped over her slender curves, although the material plunged so low down her chest and her nipples were so obviously visible through the silky material, it was no wonder she had such a large group of attractive guys surrounding her..