That's not funny!" Got you smiling though." You're terrible," she laughed.I paused. "I would never hurt you, Melissa." I know. I know." And you're rea...ly brave." I'm not brave. I'm... terrified." No, you're brave. C'mon. First, you agree to hike in the woods with some guy you just met. Then you go skinny-dipping. And now you're naked in broad daylight in front of an equally naked guy. Pretty courageous, considering it was two weeks after we met before you'd even kiss me."She smiled weakly.I. I'm on your side, kiddo. He doesn't deserve you. What's happened is not your fault."As the day approached for Ged to arrive, however, Cassie became more and more edgy and apprehensive. Catherine did her best to cheer her, but really there was nothing to be done. Cassie had been rebuffed too many times.On Friday evening there came the text from Ged and Catherine's reply. They sat at the kitchen table and waited."Hello Ged," said Cassie."Cassie? What are you doing here?" I've got something to. I guess we’re lucky you don’t play soccer.”I grinned at that, as soccer is a popular sport in Florida. Farm kids usually don’t have a lot of time for it as we are needed in the fields during the time soccer is practiced and played the most. I was pretty good playing soccer at school but never had the opportunity to participate with our school team.“We’ve all been talking about you and so far the only thing we have agreed on is that you are a good athlete. Jim says you will be a starter this. You lean in and wrap your arm against mine. Walking together, arm and arm, places a small smile on your face. “What’s that for” I asked. “Oh, no reason” you answer. Before long we end up at a large fountain at the end of the canal. It is surrounded by grass and the only lights are inside the fountain. I take off my sweatshirt and place it on the ground. We sit next to each other, staring at the water. Every so often, we catch each other’s eyes staring at one another. You move.