Oh, yes!’“I want you to forgive me,” Jessie said, ignoring the sting her pride was feeling right now. “I came here – a hundred million years...back in time – just so I could see you one more time, and ... well, to tell you that.”Silence.“I need you,” she added, knowing that the ‘L’ word was still verboten – at least for the moment.Vanessa sat on the bed, tears streaming down her face at the decision she had to make. Her understanding of social behavior demanded that Jessie be punished – banished. I joined a Gym 4 months ago; I've lost 37 pounds so far. Your sister and I are going; I've tried to get your father to go, but ..." I run 3 miles everyday, I'm in good shape, I wouldn't be caught dead within 5 miles of a Gym, can't stand the things," Chad grumbled. Sasha laughed ... he hadn't changed a bit, but she sure had. They would find out just how much very soon.The car ride home was full of light, inane chatter; dinner was more of the same. 19-year old Shelly couldn't believe the changes. When that crowded elevator finally slid to a groaning, rumbling halt between floors, both she and me were the only ones pleased. She glanced back over her shoulder, winked, and mouthed silently into the corner where I was hidden: "Want to play…?"Distracted by her pouty lips, I could only nod silently. When her hand snaked around to the front of my trousers, my gasp was not even audible above the angry mutterings of the crowd. Positioned as we were in the corner, back against the wall, neither. Has been dating his high-school sweetheart, Melanie, for years.Melanie Jerningar- Kind-hearted, hard-working, gorgeous college student. Wavy brown hair, deep brown eyes. Dates Bryan.Steve McClug- football player at college. Very competitive. Currently single, but has his sights set on Vicki. Well built, with brown hair.Vicki Daranta- Party girl, struggles with studies. Has had a thing for Bryan for years. Slim and beautiful, with dark hair and mysterious hazel eyes. Daughter of RolandoJunior.