They didn’t get far before the loose gravel with the grade of the slope made it too hard to continue with the horses so they dismounted and continue... on foot with Neral admonishing Stenna with the words, ‘Don’t let anything eat you.’ The hike was a relatively short, but daunting one. The loose gravel made climbing rough, with all of them almost spilling back down the path at one time or another. Eventually though the rocks jutting from the earth were frequent enough to help them make their way. She started to feel weak from his touch. Eric started to feel breathless and rushed to say what he wanted. “It’s just that I can’t stop thinking about you. All day everyday you’re in my thoughts.” His body became less frigid since he had finally got what he wanted off his chest. Now he was wanted for Ashley to respond. She really didn’t know what to say, she was truly speechless. Then finally she said slowly, “I feel the same way about you.” She looks down at the ground, feeling somewhat better. Jason dropped Sharon off at her first class Wednesday morning. As they kissed goodbye, Sharon told him, "I may have a surprise for you Friday evening. I hope you like it."Jason gave her a knowing smile. He already knew what her surprise would be. After all, it was he who had suggested she bring her twin sister, Susan, with her when Sharon visited again.Their schedules kept both Sharon and Jason busy the rest of the week. So, they were unable to see each other until Sharon came to visit Jason at. ”“So, the reason you make a bed is?”“That you’ll see it ... Or, really, that I think you’ll see it.”“Andy, you’re weird.” She could explain that she wasn’t all that particular, that you don’t have to make a bed three times a day. Then she decided that this meant explaining too much. Let him learn the rules. Save the exceptions for later.“Maybe. But the point is that what I want of a house is that it pleases you. I don’t dream of a white picket fence, or of green shutters. I dream of you sharing.