Just so you know.”I said.“O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive!”Narth could not let the opportunity go.“Our captai... is quoting an old Terran author.”And Tyron was speaking silently directly in my ear.“The approaching Bassett has cybernetic enhancements, of Wuthof origin.”The one identified as Kirku yelled as he came closer.“Don’t listen to this lying bastard!”“Listen good, Bassett boys. I came here to get answers, whatever differences you have between yourself is. Just as I reached the bin and opened the lid, I found that I could not prevent myself from bringing the panties up to my face again. My stomach churned with disgust as I sniffed her scent once more.My heart began speeding up, as if her scent was some kind of narcotic. I had been so wrapped up in a conflict of emotions that I was totally unaware of how hard I had become until this moment. I found myself unable to dispose of the panties; the need was too great.In a matter of seconds I found. Life was perfect.Terry would stay awake sometimes at night, watching Jessica sleep. She looked angelic as she lay with her hair gently draping over her face. Occasionally, she would mummer things that, most of the time, he could not understand. She always seemed to be smiling when she was talking to herself. He could make out the name, Jason, and a lot of giggling. Terry never worried about it too much. His relationship and his trust in her were too strong for this to bother him. He assumed. Effie belonged in my arms. Her lips belonged on mine. I felt totally comfortable and wonderful.We kissed awkwardly for quite a while. Neither of us had any experience. It didn't seem to matter. We stopped kissing and cuddled with our heads on each others' shoulders. Effie whispered into my ear, "I love you, Charlie. I love you so much." I love you, too, Effie. You're the only girl for me. The only girl I'll ever want."She was sobbing now. "I want to be with you, too. But we can't. We can never.