“Do you know,” he laughed, “You’re the only person to have ever said anything like that me! You’ve made my day!” “I can’t believe that...” I gushed – and then began to feel embarrassed.“I suppose you’re just a lecherous poof then,” he said, in a resigned sort of way that seemed to say, “It’s a pity the girls don’t think the same as you.” I began to wonder whether or not he was gay. I just shrugged and smiled apologetically. “Afraid so,” I confessed. He continued looking at me, weighing me up. He was conscious of sitting during their agonizing trek, so maybe they traveled by car, or maybe he just needed to stop frequently to rest. They ended up in an unfamiliar bedroom. He thought he remembered stairs so probably an apartment. She peeled off the filthy pants and damaged shirt to inspect his wounds. As she shifted him painfully this way and that for a better look she spoke soothing words. Slowly he began to understand them. She was mostly talking to herself, cataloging his injuries,. Lakshmi: thank you. I was feeling so stressed about it from that day and now I feel relieved.She continued doing her work. She generally washes my inner wears also. I didn’t find any in my cupboard. So I went and asked her.Me: Where are my underwears?Lakshmi: They are still wet and needs more time to dry out.Me: But I want them now as I can’t be without wearing it.Lakshmi: Since it’s a holiday and also no one is in the house, please wear your clothes without underwear today.I had no other. I kind of blushed at that. Ill go get him. I stood awkwardly in the doorway. A few minutes later, Nate came down. Hey come on in! He said leading me in. My parents are taking Zach out for a surprise in a few. He whispered. Oh? I said. Well be alone for a couple hours, if thats ok with you. He said, catching himself. Yeah, thats cool. I said. I was now freaking out. We were going to be alone in his house, for a few hours. At least I was prepared. Well have to hang out down here until they leave..