After all, I likely wouldn't be wearing them too long anyway. When I had applied for "enslavement" at the Institute, I could simply have opted for the...self-collaring - a simple pickup where the only clothing prescription would have been that I would have put on the leather puppy-collar which would have been sent to me in the mail. Instead, seemingly on a whim, I had chosen the full package - the off-the-street-kidnapping. For a moment, I had even considered choosing the. "Ryan will have to be referee and we will get him next time!" Cherry suggested. Yes she was up for it. Sharon may have been getting cold feet, or may be she was trying to rescue me, and said "How about just down to what we would show off on the beech?" "Fine by me," Dave responded, "I'm already in my trunks." "But I wouldn't strip off in front of everybody." I objected. "Come on, Kay, your underwear covers up just as much as your bikini; let your hair down!" Sharon said - half. I’d find myself turning around to say something to him and he wasn’t there...”He’s not just my protector. I care about him! Yes. Of course, because he’s my friend. He’s maybe five years older. We talk about everything and anything ... but... Ramón’s handsome face and infectious smile came to mind.Get that image out of your head. I love Case!Finally, she turned back toward Case. “I’m pretty attached, aren’t I?”Case nodded.“But, does he really care about me? I mean, I’m sure Grandfather pays him. Well as you've confessed to me then I can tell you about me." Now it was my turn to look around before saying anything, "What about you?" "You must know my card partner and I are lovers as well" I was stunned at this. "Ms. Thompson" I said. "Yes have been for years now, why do you think I was always late coming home after my cards, even let you sleep over at your aunts." Now as I thought back it made a lot of sense, now I had a ton of questions I would ask her later. I didn't notice had the bar.