Sorry, but I just had to tell you that. To answer your question he was the first one to ask me out and no one else has even seemed to want to be frien...s with me, except you and Sally, that is. So, maybe yes I am with him for the wrong reasons but we will see how it goes.”They started walking from class again and Mike continued. “I am sorry to hear that as I do feel you are amazing and have a lot to offer to the right man. I am not sure he is that man, based on things he has stated in the dorm. She wasn’t … isn’t. There have been a few. More than five, less than ten, over the years.”Allison noted that Lionel was standing with his hands clasped behind his back. “All, can I say, professional relationships?”“Yes,” Lionel paused. “Of course, if you wish…” He made to reach inside his jacket, looking for his wallet.Allison was taken aback, she had not imagined for a moment that Lionel would offer to pay her but of course, she reasoned, he might well have thought the contract was something. “Your mother is not molesting Aldrix. He is almost fifteen years old. It is good that they can enjoy each other, don’t you think. Some boys and girls start having sex even younger than my brother. I’m sure you will not deny your mother and my brother this simple pleasure while you are our guests.I was reminded that the mores of this island were so different from back home. The uninhibited nudity of the old and the young. The open display of sex on the beach. Amista’s reassurance as she touched. " Well, she asked Nikki and Dan so sweet, Nikki said. Dan was working on some project stuff for that electric company, and Nikki and Terri stayed up really late going back and forth about writing and math..." Nikki is working with Terri on math?" Yeah, baby." I kissed him. I love kissing Dan. I remember the first time, when we weren't, well HE wasn't aware that there were feelings other than friendship between a mature man and a thirteen year old girl. I just kissed him on the lips, just barely.