I always keep my walking gear in the car in summer; you never know when chance will need it. Today is a good day for outdoor activities and your face ...rightens when I suggest a quiet out door meal, on a blanket under the open sky. I smile to myself as I head for the forest the barman told me about. Garadhban Forest only 30 minutes drive, not as popular as other places at this high season. We chat about our day, meetings and business men in suits, forms to fill in. We become more and more. A flush of pure fire spread up her cheeks that had nothing to do with lust and everything to do with mortification. Before she could scuttle back into her office Damien pulled her in front of him in a smooth move and secured her in place with a very possessive hold. ‘I apologize for that display.’ His voice was very even and controlled. Amethyst wondered what words he would use to explain his practically having sex with an employee in public. ‘I’ve just asked Amy to marry me and I’m afraid I. .."What's wrong?" Patty asked. " You look hesitant." It's just ... well, I haven't really had any ... um, experience with..." Oh, my god. Aren't you adorable?" Tracy teased, watching Shannon's face turn a bright shade of red. "I can't believe you're this nervous about a little kissing with another girl. It's nothing to worry about. It's just like kissing a guy, except without the stubble."It was true that Shannon was a more than a little reluctant to engage in that kind of intimacy with another. I could tell she was wearing a bra, I wondered if she wore it to bed,too.I smelled stale wool coats and blankets mingled with 'odorless' fabric softener.Sherrie had one of the smaller single dorm rooms and kept half her clothes on a rack outside of her closet. Her wool pea coat and winter blankets always hung there. She liked to keep her dorm window open even in the rain and cold so the smell of fresh,wind kissed wool often permeated her room and her things once the winter started closing.