Despite myfear, my heart leaped when I heard her refer to me as a friend."That's just a few blocks from here. But I'm not a member," I said,trying to...keep my voice calm, worried that she wouldn't be my friend ifshe knew what a weakling and a klutz I was in sports.Reading my thoughts, she said kindly, "You can be my guest. You'reprobably not as bad as I am. I'm just a beginner, and this is oursecond class, coming up. It's pretty basic, just working on our swingand ball control." Well, if. "Are you going for a swim, right away?" I asked. "I guess I need to wear something down to the pool. How about this silk tee?" I looked at what she was holding up, it would barely cover her bottom. However, I knew there were no underage guests this week so she could probably walk downstairs naked for all that Eric, our host, would care. We had stayed at this Inn before and Eric was decidedly gay, so while Liza's casual nudity had caused other guests to stare, it hadn't been too much of a. He hadn't heard a word. The creature standing over him grinned widely and lifted a sword over its shoulder. Must be planning on decapitation, Angel mused. This sure would be a good time for the cavalry to come to the rescue.The sword started its downswing. Then it was flying through the air and the creature wielding it as well. That creature was in several pieces already as a gray thunderbolt hurtled over the prostrate vampire. The remaining demons attempted to flee but none made it farther. It was too cold to stand outside watching her do her business.Just after stepping back inside, Lauren came running through the door. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry...”, she called out as she scurried in. She looked around wildly for Peter, and when she found him, she ran over and threw herself into his arms. “I know I’m running late, but I can explain.”“Will you calm down,” he said with a laugh. He rubbed his hands over her back and kissed her slowly. Pulling his lips back, he smiled and said, “Now,.