That was my nature. I generally just said whatever I thought. This was the first time in a long time that I wished I'd been a little less "me" and tho...ght before I spoke. So I put on some sweats and drove to the gym. It was too cold to run outside, but we had a YMCA with a beautiful indoor rubberized track, so I put in a few miles on it. Then I went swimming. I was reminded I was still out of shape.When I got back she was clearly relieved."What's wrong?" I asked."I thought you went away mad,". ." she said with a darksmile and a wink to Jacob.=======================================================================Chapter Three-XXX [XXX03] Lara Croft (Tomb Raider)=======================================================================The door to Richie's room opened as Lara walked in with Morrigan on hershoulder whispering in her ear. Lara was blushing deeply, and cracked alarge smile when she looked up at Richie on his bed.Richie put his book down. "Wh-what the hell happened?"But Lara. I knew that once I was considered I would still have to fight to get previous experience entered into the equation. I had no papers just the memories of people that had already graduated and my own improvements to the amount of data."I have an idea that may help the queen said. "We can have a small reopening ceremony at the civic centre and I can bring some school administrators with me. Perhaps I can get you a job teaching art. I know it is not what you want but it gets you in the door."When I. Perhaps that's why she stopped us. We had breakfast in the morning and then sadly drove out of town to come home, making the best of the situation. And we are still the absolute best of friends. The power exchange that happened that night was immense.Before, I had been the strong one, and she was leaning on me for support, even maybe for the will to go on. She needed me more than I did her, and I was joyful to be her rock. Now, I am the needful one, the little girl who is stinging from her.