"I relaxed a bit, "At least you're not hesitant to hug a freak like me."He sharply said, "Don't ever say that. You're not a freak, you're just like my...friend Bethany who morfed into a fox hybrid. Sure, it takes getting used to it, but you both look cute and beautiful."I backed down. "Sorry, I just feel awkward like this. And don't tell me I'm cute, I hate that."Mack lifted my chin, "Hey, it's okay to feel awkward. And you are cute, just get used to it."I gave him a wry smile, "I just don't. We found him an apartment to share in the Graton Pacific Apartments.All meals for people living in Graton were prepared and served at Teddy's Restaurant. The meals were simple but wholesome. Maria, Jean and Nancy did with what they had. Fresh food was a premium delicacy.Cynthia and I both joined the swim team. I was on the distance team. Cynthia was on the water polo team. This was really a blessing as we could attend each other's events. We both worked out at home by swimming laps every. .." No. It's because they are going to hurt Alex and Philip, not because Alex and Philip are ugly or detestable. Come on, your friends are hot. That's not their problem." Then what?" Melissa was getting a bit worried now, but she still had a hard time to decide if it was because she was out on a deserted street at night in a large city with someone that might be psychotic or because that person might be right about the two girls disappearing with her friends."Don't accuse me for being. I could hear the music and crowd noises long before I found the entrance. When I got inside, the place was crowded. The music was blaring, and most everybody was dancing. As I dodged and weaved my way to the bar, several people stopped me. They were offering various diversions, chemical and physical. I ignored them and continued on.At the bar, the harried bartender asked, “What’ll it be?”“I’m looking for Tom Olivet.”“Sorry buddy, I serve booze here. Food’s next door and cards are in the back.