Then something very fun occurred to me. I told my dear Serena and she agreed it would be fun. We went on a car trip. I knew where to go. I had kept tr...ck. In several hours we arrived in the right town. We had brought all of our new toys. And we were going to have some fun. I knocked on the door. Mrs. Wickersham opened it and knew me immediately. Her smile was broad and welcoming. Then I introduced her to Serena and she became more reticent. She had no idea how far I had come. She had no idea. We older students discipline the younger ones with methods which leave no lasting marks. If a girl complains, there is no physical evidence. It's her word against ours.??Can you show me?? asked Mother.?I knew you would ask,? said Sarah. ?Do you have any nettles or know where to get some???No. I think they are out of season.??No matter, Mama, I'll show you some of our other methods.? Sarah released my hands and my right ankle from the foot of the bed. I struggled to get away, but it was. I am a petite stature, and although my legs can move quite quickly, I, unfortunately, don’t cover much ground. Then, I spy it – a large house in the distance. Thank you, God! I will my feet to move even faster, racing towards what my instincts tell me is my salvation from this dreadful night. Upon reaching it, my hopes dwindle, seeing my path blocked by a large iron gate. I sigh with relief upon finding the gate unlocked and I use all my remaining strength to drag the heavy gate open, hearing. "From the day we met in training, I've felt something for you. It was an immediate attraction, because you're smart, funny, and very self-assured. Plus you're so damned pretty. How could a guy not have a crush on you?"And all this time, I thought that's all it was, a crush. It was easy to ignore it, and deny my feelings, because we've never been alone like this. But tonight, being here with you like this, this close, and alone... You don't know how badly I want to kiss you right now. I honestly.