“Oh America!” Crystal pleaded. “What have I done to deserve this?”“Don’t despair,” I said. “We’ll be OK. The Camper Van being vandal...sed is something we’ll survive. We’ll get over it. It’ll all work out. After the gig on Friday, everything will be absolutely fine. Three days after that we’ll forget all about it.”“I hope so, Pebbles,” said Crystal. “I hope so.”“It’s bloody hot here,” I said, glancing up at the sun beating down on us. “Do you want me to get you something to drink from the. "No ... I don't think so. Oh, Colin, I'm so glad you're going to be all right. The doctor told me you're out of danger. You'll just have to be patient while you mend." Hah! That's not me. The 'patient patient?' Ask my mother," I said before remembering. "Well, if she was around, that is." Well this time you've got a very understanding nurse. Firm, but fair." Very fair. Lovely fair hair. Just seeing you will help me get better all by itself."She smiled, then bent and kissed me again. "I hope. Besides, Kalliste was a handful even with two people. It would probably be possible for Tony to sail her alone, but he'd never tried and considered it an unreasonable risk.He hadn't told the girls he was leaving. In fact he and Anita had just decided that morning. They grabbed a bit of food, their guitars, and some clothes and simply cast off. They intended to explore some of the islands to the south without actually crossing into Florida. The real reason was just to give Tony some time to sort. ‘I can smell how aroused you are.’ He’s right. I’m still drenched. My panties soaked. ‘Stop it.’ I feebly protest. ‘I want you to read something.’ He shows me his journal. We move to the bed, lay down on our stomaches and read. It lists his doubts, his lust, his confusion – all over me. It is overwhelming. It is flattering and scary. And it is erotic. He really wants me. Attraction is so attractive. We kiss. And again. Heart racing again. It only takes a second with him. My body responds. What.