"I want to stay," she said, staring at her new friend who shyly stared back. I glanced at the young poet and knew his answer. I asked the Amazon if sh... would trust the truck to the young poet. She agreed and handed him the keys. He bowed to our considerateness. The guide reminded us to meet early in front of the student commons.The first night alone with the Amazon for nearly two weeks; we made the most of it. As soon as the old flapper winked and slipped out the door, our bodies made contact. "So why didn't you call sooner?" I asked."I-I didn't think you wanted me too.. besides I thought I'd see you outside soon and we would just talk in person, but you never came out" he said looking towards me."Oh uhm.. Yea I haven't been out much lately. Haha so you've been watching me?" I said teasing him."I've tried not to, but ever since I met you, I haven't been able to get you out my mind.." He said looking away. I didn't really know how to respond to that so I just continued watching tv.. "No," came the curt reply. "They managed to turn for home. We got cut off by one of the Sa'arm gun ships and turned this way praying that the post was up early."Louis had been dragged over by Meiko and held a hand up. I nodded and he spoke. "Commander, this is Louis. I'm responsible for the repair platforms right now. What class is your ship and what's the damage?" The Nassau is a Patrician class corvette. Normal crew is twenty-eight including officers. We're down to eight and might lose three. I knew Ryan for years, his dad was my dad's best friend. Ryan and I hadn't talked much in the last few years, but we saw each other at school and on the field a lot. I admired his looks from the distance as well, his strong muscular arms, his blue eyes, and his shaggy dirty blonde hair. After the first game of the year was over Ryan stopped me. I was shocked that he stopped me, even more shocked when he asked if I'd be his date for the after party at the local sports bar and eatery. I was asked.