I was afraid you would get stolen away and I would never see you again.” In a low voice, he whispered, “I love you too, Kaori”Tears started to f...rm from Kaori’s eyes, but they were tears of joy. They closed their eyes and brought their heads closer. Their lips touched for the second time. Kaori slipped her tongue into Sammy’s mouth and tasted him for the first time. Sammy’s tongue slid in and out of Kaori’s mouth with ease. This was more than a kiss to them; it was almost that the kissing was. I don’t think I could handle another whipping from him. I may never introduce you two.’ Carol giggled softly. ‘Smart man. I just might weigh my options and go with the better prospect.’ Bob laughed loudly. ‘You done?’ He started to get up. ‘We have some things to take care of back at the barn.’ Carol smiled and got up. It was time to go. She’d found out a little about the guy who’d been mistreating her. He seemed more like a real human being now. They both got up and left. Bob kept a. Baseball season is over. What’s left?”“Hockey?” I grinned. “I’m a Penguins fan.”Melody shook her head, “Never got into ice hockey. I’m a Steelers fan.”“Pro football isn’t my thing. I like watching Ohio State and the Army/Navy game, though. I prefer the amount of running in college ball to the passing in the pros.”“You sound like my dad on that. He’s a HUGE Buckeye fan, but hates pro ball. Car racing?”“I watch the Indianapolis 500 every year, but that’s about it. I did watch that stock car race. ’ I laughed, simultaneously guilty and relieved that he was willing to joke about the situation to make me comfortable. ‘So you coming back? I need to know so I can lock myself in my study…which just so happens to be the third bedroom.’ My eyes rolled at my forgetfulness. ‘That’s going to be hard locking me in since the third bedroom doesn’t have a door handle that locks.’ ‘Don’t worry. I’ll stay at my apartment. Out of necessity. Not because I want too. Be warned: as soon as finals are over,.