Ella went on to tell me that her grandpa helped her with the practical aspects but now she had to do a test but needed to finish her maths first which...is a subject I am not very good at, we had a laugh about my lack of education and in general we were building up a good rapport, Ella was cute and subconsciously kept giving me flashes up her rather short skirt, damn she did have nice legs though, so smooth and creamy.“I do like your shorts Jez, they really suit you” she said as she finished her. Welcome to stay overnight. If the road doesn’t get washed out, I can drive you to town in the morning. Drop you off at the bus station.”“Thanks. I mean it. Thanks.”“No prob.”“Guy I’d gotten a ride with just sort of… dropped me. Wanted more than just witty conversation and…”“It’s not easy being a girl, is it.”“I like this. Who is it?” An obvious ploy at changing the subject. I can’t say I minded.“The music? Phoebe Bridgers. Yeah, kind of obsessed.”“It’s a little sad…”“Aren’t we all.”More. It's not the same for everyone, but for me... it just totally clears my head. It's... intoxicating, almost. I can just relax. My head is just empty. I could just lie here forever and never worry about a thing. That's so rare for me... And it lasts, too. For the next few days at least, I know I'll just be so much calmer. Everything's easier now, all the stress from school just doesn't get to me after we... after a night with you." "Good." I said simply. "Good." I stroked her head absently,. "Come to the computer, slut, I have something for you."Would this be happening if she had controlled her sarcasm? Maybe not but she needed to defend her dignity sometimes.Barry was on the screen, smiling."I want you to meet someone."A new window popped up. It showed a pale young redheaded girl who was sitting at her computer, naked. She seemed scared."Nicole?" the girl said. Nicole froze. She knew that voice."Abby?"Abby was a girl Nicole remembered from school. They'd met at a poetry reading..