" I hate you now," Came Ranyah's sleep and headache laden tones, "Hell's sake please tell me there's something to eat." There is," said Barren.Soon en...ugh, and too soon for Ranyah's liking, the three of us were reposed, upright against the headboard with food and liquid and Barren sat on the end of the bed watching us."So," he said, keeping his voice low for the sake of Ranyah's ears, "Why the sudden penchant for drinking Jaone? It's been a long time since I had to wake you midday with hangover. Yes, I'm stalling but Jacob doesn't need to know."I need a shower." I do it just to annoy him.He huffs and leaves the bedroom.I pick my tightest jeans and a scoop top that gives a good view of my boobs. Yes, I feel sexy.I head to the kitchen."Hi guys." I smile. Everyone is at our cheap little dinette table. It's barely big enough for dinner for two but it's apparently big enough for four to play poker."Hi Carrie," comes the staggered replies. I notice their up and down looks of my body. Guys. Madeleine was mystified, as there was no such influence on her."Come on, Penn, what's gotten into you?" Can't you feel them, Madeleine?" No. Come on! You catch up."Madeleine ran ahead, wanting to find Dee. Whatever Penn was doing, it could wait. As she raced in front, Penn was forgotten.Penn found himself surrounded. It was as if several bodies were crowded around him, staying close, and never touching. Their heat warmed his body, and he found himself rising.The warmth concentrated itself in. I never heard him use that word before, so I just stood and stared at him. He shifted around uncomfortably, probably regretting his use of the word."I have to eat dinner soon," I said."Mark's house is pretty close." Where is it?" Forty-six Black Street, Brighton," said Eddie, reading the business card in his hands. "That's about a ten minute walk from here." I don't think I want to see Mark. He doesn't like me." You should try be friends with him." I don't think I can. I've known him for a long.