" I saw no constructs anywhere," Sith replied. "What sort of city?" Not a city as we know it, but an extensive complex of structures and tunnels integ...ated into the trees, soil and rock. It's entirely too precise to be a natural phenomenon; something intelligent has created it." Did you see anyone?" Jan said."Not a soul, however I did detect continual bursts of electromagnetic radiation and unusually high pitched sounds as I neared." Let's check this place out," Rae said. "First these weird. Worse, there was no one I could tell. My parents still thought I had a boyfriend back at school and although my friends sometimes poked fun at my virginity, I didn't think anyone knew the full truth. I hadn't even been sure myself, until that hot summer day.The water was warm but it felt cool against the burning in my cheeks as I remembered her smile and shuddered with longing. As I mechanically went about lathering my body with soap my thoughts wandered over hers. She had been shorter than me,. Going to college the next few days was rough as well. Mandy caught the worst of it, being accosted by some members of a radical religious group that was on campus. She was afraid to continue classes until Greg talked to several of his fellow martial arts team who agreed to be escorts for Mandy and Traci between classes.The local talk radio shows did segments on the case. The community became divided on the issue and it wasn't only the religious versus the non-religious. People of all. "Mom, I'm going out. I may not be back until late." What's her name, Stud?" Sue." How'd you meet her?" She's a customer, but the odd thing is that she just called here out of the blue. She's a friend of Kitty's." And what lie should I tell Carrie if she calls?" I don't know. Just try to make sure that it's not one you've already used." Aren't you going to give me a kiss goodbye?"I knew what she wanted; it wasn't just a kiss. My left hand pulled her toward me for the kiss; our lips met, parting.