Masumi, who's with him for better or worse, doesn't have aproblem with it. So, we shouldn't. If he likes going out as a girl, andit's not hurting anyo...e, so be it." How many people know you dress like a girl?" Mr. Gifford asked."There's you guys, the Matsushitas, Harlie, but I think she saw it as aHalloween costume, and Dr. Ruth." Dr. Ruth. Dr. Ruth Halloran from the college?" Yes." Great. Now it's going to be all over campus." Why do you think that? She's not going to say anything to. It doesn’t mean anything.’ Christie got all embarrassed and said, ‘Yeah, well, sometimes it does. I gotta’ towel off.’ She bounded off into the bathroom, and closed the door. I expected Julie to poke her head out of the closet, but she didn’t make a peep, so I just sat there, and waited for Christie to reappear. Bringing up her lusty comments about me last night was a good idea, maybe it would get her thinking. I heard her rumbling around in the bathroom. And then I suddenly remembered. I struggled. Just thinking how all these eyes would watch me behave like the most wanton, submissive slut for my beloved set free waves of shame - delicious waves of shame. “Like in Venus in Furs,” she whispered, “let me be your despot. Let me toy with you to my heart’s desire. Like in the Story of O, let me show you off to whomever I deem worthy. Let me bask in your submission; let me get drunk on the power you give to me. Will you gift me that pleasure?” She knew my weak spot so well. How. "That's not fair." I didn't say that to make you feel guilty," he said quickly. "It's just the truth, Rory. I'll try to understand it if you think you need to go home... but please don't make me say goodbye to you tomorrow. I told you before--I'm trying, but after today, I'm not ready to."I studied Seth for a long moment, swallowing as I processed his request. I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt. I'd still be around for over twenty-four hours and the thought of Seth not wanting to see me in.