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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid5853353\charrsid5313205 Dealing with the Devil
A story in Nick Scipio\rquote s Summer Camp Universe
by be287m
}{\insrsid11544562\charrsid5313205 Chapter 2}{\insrsid5853353\charrsid5313205
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}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Rod}{\insrsid15813243 ney}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Fortner!\'94 Regan }{\insrsid2952727 sai}{\insrsid2952727\charrsid5313205 d}{\insrsid12352347\charrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93}{
\insrsid12352347\charrsid5313205 y}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ou }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 know}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 you\rquote re supposed to leave your }{\insrsid9927161 coat and boots}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
in the entryway!\'94
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\'93Sorry, babe,\'94 }{\insrsid12352347\charrsid5313205 he }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 said with a }{\insrsid6051572 grin that was anything but apologetic.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid6051572 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93
I forgot. But I brought you something.\'94 He reached into his bag and extracted a small box with a bow.}{\insrsid12352347\charrsid5313205
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Regan approached, a little hesitant, and took the package.
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\'93Open it,\'94 Rod urged.
\'93Oh, Rod,\'94 }{\insrsid9911952\charrsid5313205 she}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid9911952\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , pulling a diamond necklace out and ho
lding it up for us all to see. It sparkled brightly from the number of stones, but wasn\rquote t garish.
\'93I told you I was sorry,\'94 Rod said.
\'93You\rquote ve said that before,\'94 Regan replied, her lips twisting in a small frown. That didn\rquote t stop her from undoing the clasp of the necklace and putting it on. Margot and Hayley crowded in front of her, oohing and aahing.
\'93I}{\insrsid810340 have}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 to find a mirror,\'94 Regan announced. She }{\insrsid2952727 turned}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and headed for the hall, Margot in tow.
}{\insrsid12523430 Rod turned to the Pik}{\insrsid3699151 es. \'93Let\rquote s ditch our gear.\'94 }{\insrsid12523430 They }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 headed back down the stairs}{\insrsid11475997\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Patricia looked at me.}{\insrsid3699151 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93I\rquote m surprised Rod picked out something so tasteful}{\insrsid1841084 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'94
\'93Oh, I helped him pick it out,\'94 Hayley }{\insrsid545196\charrsid5313205 said.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207193\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Patricia and I both turned and stared at her.
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\'93Just helping them get back together,\'94 Hayley said. \'93What did you expect?\'94
\'93No idea,\'94 Patricia muttered, too low for Hayley to hear.
Rusty was the first Pike back up the stairs. Patricia}{\insrsid2952727 \rquote s face lit up and she threw her arms around him,}{\insrsid10101462 hugging him fiercely.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
John and Tommy }{\insrsid12523430 returned to the foyer }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 almost simultaneously. Both of them looked around without saying much more than hello. John\rquote s eyes }{\insrsid12523430 paused }{\insrsid3699151 on}{
\insrsid3699151\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Cassie for a while, looking her up and down. Tommy and Hayley exchanged nods. Then Rod arrived. Neil was the last to appear. He settled against one wall, waiting.
A few minutes later, Regan and Margot returned.
\'93Thank you, Rod,\'94 Regan said sweetly}{\insrsid545196\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrdate0\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2296000 Rod smiled}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid5535612 }{
\insrsid545196\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Am I forgiven?\'94
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\'93Not yet,\'94 she said}{\insrsid545196\charrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93}{\insrsid545196\charrsid5313205 b}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ut you\rquote re off to a good start}{\insrsid545196\charrsid5313205 .\'94
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207199\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Rod frowned, but nodded.
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\'93So where do we put our bags?\'94 Tommy asked.
\'93Oh,\'94 }{\insrsid545196\charrsid5313205 Regan }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 said, turning her attention to the larger group.}{\insrsid13792387 }{\insrsid545196\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93
Well, for tonight, Rod and Neil have the room at the end of that hall}{\insrsid3615840 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'94}{\insrsid3615840 S}{\insrsid545196\charrsid5313205 he }{\insrsid3615840 pointed}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 to what I
\rquote d already started calling the }{\insrsid3615840 \lquote }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 guys}{\insrsid3615840 \rquote }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 hallway. \'93That might change later,\'94 she said with a meaningful look at Rod. \'93
John and Rusty are in the next room, at least until Rusty and Patricia head out. Tommy should dump his stuff there}{\insrsid3699151 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 too.\'94
\'93Just dump my stuff?\'94 Tommy asked. \'93So where do I sleep?\'94
\'93Tonight you sleep with me,\'94 Hayley }{\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , her eyebrows wiggling }{\insrsid12523430 suggestiv}{\insrsid12523430\charrsid5313205 ely}{\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207202\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 The }{\insrsid12523430 other guys}{
\insrsid12523430\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 sniggered a little, but Tommy shrugged it off.
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\'93You sure we\rquote ll sleep?\'94 he asked, feigning innocence}{\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207205\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 The sniggers turned to chuckles.
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\'93I\rquote m sure we\rquote ll sleep sometime,\'94 Hayley purred. She glanced around and grinned.
\'93Of course, the sooner you guys get your stuff put away, the sooner we can think about }{\insrsid6051572 not sleeping}{\insrsid12523430 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'94}{\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207205\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid1255239\charrsid5313205 The}{\insrsid1255239 room filled with}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 a chorus of general jokes of agreement and most of the crowd headed down to the guys\rquote rooms}{\insrsid9977748 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Patricia walking arm in arm with
Rusty and Margot clinging to Neil. In a few moments, only Gina, Cassie, and I }{\insrsid1799630 remained}{\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 three temporarily single women by themselves.
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Gina and Cassie returned to }{\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205 their card game}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . Since I had nothing to do, I wandered over. Cassie drew a card and studi}{\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205 ed}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 her hand.
\'93Nice to see Regan standing up to Rod,\'94 I }{\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Gina looked up }{\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205 at }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 me and sighed.}{\insrsid9925534 }{\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93I}{
\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205 keep telling her this is what he does}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ,\'94 she said. She shrugged. \'93}{\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205 I mean, s}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 he comes to me }{
\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205 every time }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 they}{\insrsid12148362\charrsid5313205 break}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 up.\'94
\'93Cry on your shoulder?\'94
\'93More like rant.\'94
\'93Oh.\'94
\'93Regan is }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 so}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 much happier and fun to be with when they\rquote re not together,\'94 Gina said. Cassie discard}{\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 ed,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid14178626 which drew Gina\rquote s}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 attention back to the game.
\'93I believe that,\'94 I said. \'93What I don\rquote t understand is why she keeps taking him back.\'94
Gina drew a card and immediately discarded it. }{\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 She looked up at me while }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Cassie took her turn.}{\insrsid14178626 }{\insrsid13792387 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93It\rquote s}
{\insrsid3699151 ...}{\insrsid1788741 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 it\rquote s hard to explain,\'94 she said. \'93She thinks she needs him, I guess. I think she might even be willing to }{\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 ignore }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 him having sex with other girls if he was smarter about it.\'94 She snorted softly. \'93But he\rquote s not.\'94
\'93What do you mean?\'94 }{\insrsid6051572 I asked. }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I waited while }{\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 she }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 drew and discarded again}{\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 .
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s eyes darted between us as she listened, but she didn\rquote t say anything.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
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\'93He tries to sneak around}{\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 ,\'94 Gina said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , }{\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 \'93}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 but he\rquote
s not very good at it, and he always gets caught. So everyone knows he cheated}{\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and she knows she looks like an idiot if she doesn\rquote t dump him.\'94
\'93Oh,\'94 I said. \'93So he\rquote s stupid }{\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 for }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 getting caught.\'94
\'93And }{\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 for }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 sneaking around,\'94 Gina }{\insrsid1841084 adde}{\insrsid1841084\charrsid5313205 d}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . \'93Regan doesn\rquote t sneak around }{
\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 when she}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid16350337 }{\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 you know}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid16350337 }{\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 does it with }{\insrsid9977748 girls}{
\insrsid15145931\charrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and that\rquote s okay.\'94
\'93So you think it\rquote d be okay if he got }{\insrsid12219381 her }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 permission first?\'94 I asked, skeptical.
Gina paused. \'93I don\rquote t know,\'94 she said finally. \'93}{\insrsid9731425\charrsid5313205 T}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 hey don\rquote t talk about it}{\insrsid9731425\charrsid5313205 , though}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . They just
\lquote get together\rquote or \lquote break up.\rquote Repeatedly.\'94
\'93Maybe someday they\rquote ll break the pattern,\'94 I said.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrdate0\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6032199 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93I hope so,\'94 Gina said with a sigh. }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid6032199 \'93}{\insrsid6032199\charrsid6032199 I keep telling her not to get back together w}{\insrsid6032199 ith him, but...}{\insrsid9977748 .}{\insrsid6032199 " She shrugged. \'93}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
I think Rod would have to do something really outrageous for her to }{\insrsid9731425\charrsid5313205 do that}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .\'94
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\'93And cheating on her isn\rquote t outrageous enough?\'94
\'93Apparently not.\'94
Cassie drew another card and then laid down her entire hand}{\insrsid9731425\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid726021 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Gin}{\insrsid9731425\charrsid5313205 ,\'94 she said softly. }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 She didn
\rquote t have time to savor her win, though, because the rest of the gang returned to the main room, talking loudly among themselves.
Regan didn\rquote t have a dinner choice picked out this time, which kind of surprised me. Rod and Hayley threw out some suggestions and }{\insrsid8401061 other people chimed in}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . We finally ended up going to
a steak place. Once I tasted the food, I realized I should have }{\insrsid670409 pushed for something else.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Fortunately, }{\insrsid670409 the food didn\rquote t taste as bad }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
after several glasses}{\insrsid670409 of wine.}{\insrsid9731425\charrsid5313205
We stopped for more alcohol o}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 n the way back}{\insrsid9731425\charrsid5313205 to the chalet}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . While the guys ran in}{\insrsid9977748 to the liquor store}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
, Patricia}{\insrsid11616733 went to talk with Regan in the other car. }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 When we }{\insrsid810340 returned }{\insrsid6051572 to the chalet}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , Patricia pulled Cassie, Gina, and }{
\insrsid5528223\charrsid5313205 me }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 aside.
\'93Can Cassie stay with you guys tonight?\'94 she asked. \'93Regan says there\rquote s a folding bed we can get out of storage. That way Rusty can stay with me.\'94
\'93Wh}{\insrsid3670146\charrsid5313205 y can\rquote t you move}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 into Rusty\rquote s room?\'94 Gina asked}{\insrsid3670146\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Patricia }{\insrsid3670146\charrsid5313205 grimaced}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid2633124 }{\insrsid3670146\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93
Margot wants to move in so she can be with Neil. I thought we might be able to make it musical }{\insrsid3670146\charrsid5313205 rooms }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and have Cassie move in with Regan\emdash \'94
\'93But Regan\rquote s room }{\insrsid3241786 only has}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 one bed,\'94 Cassie said, interrupting.
\'93}{\insrsid3241786 But it\rquote s queen-sized, right}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ?\'94 Gina }{\insrsid3699151 asked}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
\'93Ye}{\insrsid3241786 ah}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ,\'94 Cassie }{\insrsid7438266\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid11036211
Her eyes darted to Patricia, silently pleading. The older girl gave her a firm nod before turning back to us.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93It\rquote s just tonight and tomorrow night,\'94 Patricia }{\insrsid6051572 said}{\insrsid7438266\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207243\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Gina and I looked at each other and shrugged.
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\'93Sure,\'94 I said. \'93Not a problem.\'94
\'93Great!\'94 Patricia said. \'93Cassie and }{\insrsid13706832 I\rquote ll}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 get the roll-away bed.\'94
The two of them headed off}{\insrsid3241786 . }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Gina and I }{\insrsid6051572 returned}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 to our room to }{\insrsid6051572 clear some}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2633124 space}
{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
\'93}{\insrsid3241786 You know, }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I was supposed to be }{\insrsid3241786 Regan\rquote s}{\insrsid3241786\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 roommate,\'94 she said. \'93At least that\rquote s what I }{
\insrsid7473782\charrsid5313205 thought}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 until she }{\insrsid7473782\charrsid5313205 made her }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 announce}{\insrsid7473782\charrsid5313205 ment}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
when we got here.\'94
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid14352620 Oh. }{\i\insrsid14352620 That\rquote s }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid14352620 interesting.
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93She must have changed her mind,\'94 I said. \'93I hope you don\rquote t mind}{\insrsid7473782\charrsid5313205 .\'94
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Gina grinned.}{\insrsid13792387 }{\insrsid7473782\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93No,}{\insrsid7473782\delrsid7473782\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I don\rquote t mind. I}{
\insrsid11036211 \rquote ll}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 get more sleep this way.\'94
Cassie, Patricia, and Rusty arrived }{\insrsid1525466 minutes later}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . We }{\insrsid1525466 set the bed up}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 quickly and Cassie moved her luggage in.
\'93See }{\insrsid14352620 y\rquote all}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 in the morning,\'94 Patricia }{\insrsid7473782\charrsid5313205 said }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 as she and Rusty headed }{\insrsid7473782\charrsid5313205 for their room}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
\'93Going to hang out the \lquote do not disturb sign\rquote ?\'94 I teased.
\'93If we had one,\'94 she shot back with a leer.
That seemed to be the general idea when Gina and I wandered back into the main room. }{\insrsid11036211 Margot and Neil were moving her stuff down to their new room}{\insrsid3699151 ,}{\insrsid11036211 and she had an urgent hunger in her eyes. }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Rod and Regan}{\insrsid11036211 were nowhere to be seen, but s}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 omehow I suspected weren\rquote t }{\insrsid9977748 doing anything amorous yet.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93Hot tub?\'94 Gina asked, tilting her head toward the deck.
\'93Sure,\'94 I }{\insrsid12271776\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
\'93But what about the guys?\'94 Cassie asked}{\insrsid12271776\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Gina shrugged.}{\insrsid13792387 }{\insrsid12271776\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93What about them?\'94
\'93Regan said no suits in the hot tub,\'94 Cassie }{\insrsid12271776\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
\'93So we\rquote ll tell }{\insrsid12271776\charrsid5313205 the guys }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 that if they want to join us,\'94 Gina said}{\insrsid12271776\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207380\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
Cassie looked at me and I shrugged. She paused and then nodded.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93I want something to drink, though,\'94 I said.
\'93The}{\insrsid12271776\charrsid5313205 guys bought}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 peppermint schnapps,\'94 Gina reminded me.
\'93Mmm, good idea,\'94 I }{\insrsid12271776\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . \'93I think there\rquote s hot chocolate in the kitchen. How about if I }{\insrsid8999646\charrsid5313205 fix }{\insrsid9246388 some}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and meet you in the tub?\'94
Gina agreed}{\insrsid3699151 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and she and Cassie padded out to the deck. }{\insrsid15547199 In the kitchen,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid15547199 I heated the cocoa and }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
added a liberal splash of the liqueur. Given how tense I felt, I could use a little to loosen up. I decided to bring the bottle to the tub in case we wanted to }{\insrsid3699151 refresh}{\insrsid3699151\charrsid5313205 }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 our }{\insrsid8999646\charrsid5313205 drinks}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid8999646\charrsid5313205 Walking to the tub, I realized }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I was tense because of the guys. I didn\rquote t like Rod being here}{\insrsid3699151 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and I didn\rquote
t like the way they\rquote d been invited. }{\insrsid3828336 I p}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 articularly }{\insrsid3828336 didn\rquote t like that I hadn\rquote t}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 been asked.
Gina and Cassie were already settled in the water when I arrived. They thanked me for the drinks and I shed my clothes and joined them.
\'93This feels good,\'94 Cassie said, }{\insrsid16058122 setting her drink on the side and }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 swirling her hands through the bubbling water.
\'93It does,\'94 Gina said. \'93We have one at }{\insrsid8999646\charrsid5313205 home. At }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 my parent\rquote s house}{\insrsid8999646\charrsid5313205 , I mean}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .\'94
\'93You\rquote re lucky,\'94 Cassie said. \'93If I had one, I\rquote m not sure I\rquote d ever get out. As it is, my mother has a hard time getting me out of the bath. }{\insrsid14838484 It\rquote s nice}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .\'94
\'93What makes it nice?\'94 Gina asked, pulling Cassie\rquote s attention }{\insrsid13644546 away }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 from the water in front of her}{\insrsid8999646\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207398\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Cassie }{\insrsid4863090 talked}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 about her house and Gina }{\insrsid1393691 told us}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 about what had happened when her family had their house built. I kept our drinks filled, at least until the bottle }{\insrsid2842103
was half}{\insrsid2842103\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 empty. I set it on the edge of the tub just as Hayley opened the door to the deck.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93Mind if we join you?\'94 she asked}{\insrsid12221068 .}{\insrsid10890411\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Tommy and John }{\insrsid10890411\charrsid5313205 trailed behind }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 her}{\insrsid12221068 . Their eyes roamed over the three }{\insrsid7759566 of }{\insrsid12221068 us in the tub}{
\insrsid10890411\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207400\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 did}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 mind, but objecting wouldn\rquote t be worth it.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93We brought rum and }{\insrsid10890411\charrsid5313205 Coke}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ,\'94 Tommy said, holding up a large bottle of each.
\'93We need new glasses,\'94 Gina said, holding up }{\insrsid10890411\charrsid5313205 her hot }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 chocolate mug}{\insrsid10890411\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207401\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley turned to John, who doubled back }{
\insrsid12221068 into the chalet}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . Then she stripped off her clothes and boosted herself onto the edge of the tub. She paused, }{\insrsid12221068 fully exposed, until John and Tommy had both slipped into the }{
\insrsid13644546 water}{\insrsid12221068 . Then she settled in between them.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93}{\insrsid12221068 Quiet}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 night,\'94 Hayley }{\insrsid76241\charrsid5313205 said }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 once she was in the water. \'93Where are Patricia and Rusty?\'94
\'93In their room,\'94 Cassie }{\insrsid76241\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . \'93They don\rquote t want to be disturbed.\'94
\'93I can understand that,\'94 Hayley said. \'93}{\insrsid76241\charrsid5313205 N}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 othing beats a hard }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 cock}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .\'94
Tommy and John both stiffened at her last word and Hayley grinned salaciously. Her hands weren\rquote t visible through the bubbles, but I had a str}{\insrsid8063693 ong suspicion where they were.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid3699151 Her showing off annoyed me.}{\insrsid3699151\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93I\rquote m surprised you\rquote re not enjoying one right now,\'94 I said}{\insrsid16282004\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley turned and stared at me, smiling.}{\insrsid13792387 }{\insrsid16282004\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Oh, but I will be, Jess,\'94 she said}{\insrsid3699151 ,}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93}{\insrsid3699151 j}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ust as soon as Regan and Rod are done talking.\'94
\'93What do Regan and Rod have to do with }{\insrsid13644546 it}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ?\'94 Cassie asked.
\'93I\rquote m out of coke,\'94 Hayley said, \'93and }{\insrsid16282004\charrsid5313205 fucking is }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 so much better with a little blow. Don\rquote t you agree, Jess?\'94
\'93I wouldn\rquote t know,\'94 I said testily. }{\insrsid16282004\charrsid5313205 Then I smirked. }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93It\rquote s good enough for me without it.\'94
\'93Really?\'94 Hayley }{\insrsid16282004\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , and the}{\insrsid7759566 n}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 paused to sip}{\insrsid16282004\charrsid5313205 her drink}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
\'93Do you think Barry would agree?\'94
\'93Barry wouldn\rquote t like it,\'94 I snapped.}{\insrsid3960302 }{\i\insrsid3438146\charrsid3438146 Why was she bringing up Barry }{\insrsid3438146\charrsid3438146 again}{\i\insrsid3438146\charrsid3438146 ?}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93How do you know?\'94 Hayley asked, her eyes wide in that feigned innocent look I\rquote d come to hate. \'93Maybe you should suggest it to him.\'94
\'93I\rquote d have to be pretty drunk to }{\insrsid9925987 do that}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ,\'94 I shot back}{\insrsid16282004\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley froze for a moment, and then her grin grew broader.}{\insrsid13792387 }{\insrsid16282004\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Okay, Jess. Whatever you say.\'94
}{\i\insrsid605136\charrsid605136 Speaking of drunk}{\i\insrsid14512534\charrsid605136 ...}{\i\insrsid16479504\charrsid605136 I was really woozy}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid605136 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
I hoisted myself onto the edge of the tub and out of the worst of the steam. It only helped a little. I glanced down at my empty glass. Between the wine, the schnapps, and the rum, how much had I drunk? }{\i\insrsid1197873\charrsid1197873 Too much.
}{\insrsid1197873 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Sitting on the edge of the tub, I realized I was also having trouble with my balance.
\'93I gotta go,\'94 I said, getting out of the tub.
\'93Have a good night}{\insrsid16282004\charrsid5313205 ,\'94 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley called after me as I stumbled }{\insrsid9925987 back into the chalet and dashed for }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 the bathroom.
I didn\rquote t get sick, but I didn\rquote t feel very good either. I decided that I\rquote d had enough and didn\rquote t return to the tub. I could get my clothes in the morning. Instead, I headed b
ack to my room and crawled into bed. Sometime later I mercifully fell asleep.
}\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 * * *
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 The next morning I awoke with a massive hangover. }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid3960302 The hell with skiing}{
\i\insrsid16282004\charrsid3960302 ,}{\insrsid16282004\charrsid5313205 I thought}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . I got out of bed long enough to use the bathroom and get some }{\insrsid16282004\charrsid5313205 aspirin }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and water. Then it was back to bed.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207435\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 When I finally }{\insrsid810340 rose}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 around noon, I had the }{\insrsid1197873 chalet}{\insrsid1197873\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 to myself. Or at least no one was stirring. I }{\insrsid4273589 dredged up }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 some coffee in the kitchen and }{\insrsid4273589 found a }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 few rolls left over from breakfast. I didn\rquote t feel like eating much else. I }{\insrsid5060638 wandered aimlessly}{
\insrsid5060638\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 around the great room, before deciding that I wanted to just sit and read in front of the fireplace}{\insrsid3094163\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid1197873 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
I dug out }{\insrsid1197873 my }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 mystery}{\insrsid1197873 novel}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and settled into a comfortable lounge chair.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
The light streaming through the big windows had just started to fade when the downstairs door banged open. Several voices}{\insrsid4666761 followed}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , all female. I recognized Patricia and she sounded annoyed. I }{
\insrsid11942949\charrsid5313205 marked my page}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and put my book down. Hayley, Regan, and Patricia }{\insrsid11942949\charrsid5313205 reached the top of }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
the stairs, apparently still in the middle of an argument. Cassie trailed }{\insrsid10376116 silently }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 behind}{\insrsid15621421\charrsid5313205 them.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93It}{\insrsid15621421\charrsid5313205 \rquote }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 d be }{\i\insrsid9710778\charrsid9710778 so }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid9710778 fun}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ,\'94 Hayley said. \'93And different! Not the same old
}{\insrsid15621421\charrsid5313205 boring }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 party that we\rquote ve had a dozen times before.\'94
\'93It\rquote s a }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 bad}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 idea,\'94 Patricia said. \'93Even if you could get everybody to go along with it, there are too many ways things could go wrong.\'94
\'93Oh, they can\rquote t go that wrong,\'94 Hayley }{\insrsid15621421\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid15813243 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid15813243 h}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 er face a mock pout.}{\insrsid675177\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I motioned Cassie over.}{\insrsid9780934 }{\insrsid675177\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93What are they talking about?\'94
\'93Strip poker. Hayley wants to get a game going with the guys tonight.\'94
\'93What\rquote s the big deal about that?\'94 I asked. \'93Half the guys saw us naked last night in the hot tub.\'94
\'93Hayley wants to include }{\insrsid4537612 dares}{\insrsid4537612\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 for the people who\rquote ve lost all their clothes.\'94
\'93Oh.\'94
Patricia and Hayley had gone another round in their verbal sparring match while I\rquote d been talking with Cassie. When I looked back, they were glaring at each other}{\insrsid675177\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrdate0\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley turned to Regan.}{\insrsid9780934 }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93C\rquote mon, Regan, }{\insrsid4666761 you think it\rquote ll be fun.\'94}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93I}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid10976633 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I don\rquote t know,\'94 }{\insrsid675177\charrsid5313205 Regan said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . \'93It}{\insrsid675177\charrsid5313205 \rquote }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 d be fun if it was just us girls, but I\rquote m not sure }{\insrsid675177\charrsid5313205 about}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 the guys.\'94
\'93What\rquote s wrong with the guys }{\insrsid675177\charrsid5313205 playing}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ?\'94 Hayley asked. \'93I mean, you like Neil and Tommy}{\insrsid675177\charrsid5313205 .\'94
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207442\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid12197178 Regan nodded in agreement, but }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Gina grimaced.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93Okay, but you\rquote d at least get to see }{\insrsid3235719 them doing stuff naked. Maybe doing stuff for you}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ,\'94 Hayley said. \'93And it\rquote s not like it}{\insrsid10909188\charrsid5313205 \rquote }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 d be cheating on Rod, because he\rquote d be part of the party too.\'94
Regan crossed her arms and glared at Hayley.}{\insrsid3087463 }{\insrsid10909188\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93I don\rquote t know}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid3699151 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'94
\'93Well, let\rquote s go talk about }{\insrsid10909188\charrsid5313205 it}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ,\'94 Hayley replied. She took Regan\rquote s arm and }{\insrsid4863090 steered}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 her toward the hall}{
\insrsid10909188\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Regan shook her arm free, but still accompanied Hayley to her room}{\insrsid10909188\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrdate0\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 We watched her go}{\insrsid1136485 ,}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and then I turned to Patricia.}{\insrsid1136485\delrsid1136485\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid1510049 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Strip poker with }{\insrsid2249029 dares}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ?\'94
I said. \'93You\rquote re kidding}{\insrsid10909188\charrsid5313205 .\'94
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid10909188\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Patricia rolled her eyes.}{\insrsid3087463 }{\insrsid10909188\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93I wish I were,\'94 she said. \'93It\rquote s a pretty dumb thing for Hayley to propose}{
\insrsid10909188\charrsid5313205 .\'94
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207453\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I nodded in agreement.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93Look, Rusty and I }{\insrsid10909188\charrsid5313205 are }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 going out for Chinese. Would you two like to join us?\'94}{\insrsid12197178 She gestured to Cassie and me.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
Chinese sounded great. Since Rusty had already rented a car }{\insrsid10909188\charrsid5313205 to visit}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 his brother, we didn\rquote t have to coo
rdinate with Regan or anyone else. We did see Gina on our way out the door and let her know }{\insrsid1197873 where }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 we were headed. She }{\insrsid7368890 told}{\insrsid7368890\charrsid5313205 }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 us }{\insrsid7368890 to have a }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 good time and we escaped without seeing Hayley or Regan.
When we returned, music blared from the main room. We }{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 reached}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 the top of the stairs }{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 and saw}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Regan and Hayley }{
\insrsid7368890 bent over}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 the silver tray. Margot and Neil were making out on one of the couches, }{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 and he had }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
his hand under her shirt. Gina was talking with John and Tommy, }{\insrsid10884765 all three holding }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 drinks}{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid10884765 }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Rod just sat back and took in the room. He lazily grinned at us.
\'93Want some blow?\'94 he asked, gesturing toward the tray.
\'93No thanks,\'94 Patricia said before any}{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 of us}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 could speak up.
\'93Suit yourself,\'94 he said}{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207459\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
Regan and Hayley finished their lines and walked toward us.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93Ready for some poker?\'94 Hayley asked, a leer in her voice. \'93Everyone else }{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 wants to play}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .\'94
\'93We\rquote ll pass,\'94 Patricia }{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . She turned to Rusty, who looked a little bewildered. \'93C\rquote mon, }{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 hon}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ,
}{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 \'94 she said, \'93}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 let\rquote s go see if there\rquote s dancing somewhere in town.\'94
\'93On Sunday night?\'94 }{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 he }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 asked.
\'93You\rquote re right,\'94 Patricia said. \'93Bad night. Let\rquote s go to our room.\'94
\'93Can I come?\'94 Cassie asked. }{\insrsid20624 \'93I mean}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid1136485 .}{\insrsid20624 \'94
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Patricia}{\insrsid20624 stared at Hayley.
Hayley didn\rquote t blink.
\'93Sure,\'94 Patricia said, her eyes still on Hayley. \'93We can talk. Or get our own deck of cards and play something sane}{\insrsid4737855 .\'94 She turned and strode off.}{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrdate0\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I watched Hayley grin, her eyes following them down the hall.}{
\insrsid2129512\delrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Are you going to play, Jess?\'94 }{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 she }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 asked.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93No thanks}{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid3615840 }{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I\rquote ll just watch.\'94
\'93Suit yourself. You might enjoy it}{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 though}{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 .\'94
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207462\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
I just shook my head and headed to the bar. Once there, I remembered the previous night and the resulting }{\insrsid2129512\charrsid5313205 hangover}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . I decided that tonight I could survive on 7-Up.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid3681424 Hayley called for everyone\rquote s attention and motioned for them to sit in a loose circle around one of the tables. I eased onto a chair }{\insrsid1407041 off to the side}{\insrsid3681424 that had a good view. }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley shuffled the cards and waited until }{\insrsid3681424 everyone was settled}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
\'93So }{\insrsid6321475\charrsid5313205 here}{\insrsid6321475 are}{\insrsid6321475\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 the rules,\'94 she began. \'93We\rquote re playing strip poker with two twists. The first twist is, we\rquote
re in teams.}{\insrsid2760741 Each team plays one hand.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 The second twist is the }{\insrsid2760741 dares}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . So first the teams\emdash Rod and Regan,\'94
they nodded, already sitting together, \'93Neil and Margot, me and Tommy, Gina and John.\'94
\'93}{\insrsid15685707\charrsid5313205 Um}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid15685707\charrsid5313205 I\rquote m not so sure about }{\insrsid2760741 this}{\insrsid15685707\charrsid5313205 ,\'94 Gina said}{\insrsid2760741 , her eyes darting to John}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
\'93Okay, then you\rquote re with me,\'94 Hayley }{\insrsid15685707\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . \'93Tommy and John can be a team}{\insrsid15685707\charrsid5313205 .\'94
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 The guys looked at each other sourly, but neither }{\insrsid15685707\charrsid5313205 objected.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207694\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Gina }{\insrsid15685707\charrsid5313205
considered for a moment}{\insrsid14512534 ,}{\insrsid15685707\charrsid5313205 but then }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 nodded. She moved awkwardly around to sit next to Hayley. }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid7433542 She }{\i\insrsid12197178
was really drunk, }{\insrsid12197178\charrsid12197178 I realized.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid12197178
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93So, the game is standard five card draw, no wilds,\'94 Hayley continued. \'93Each team with the lowest hand removes an item of clothing. When you\rquote re out of clothes, your team has to do a}{\insrsid7433542 dare}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .\'94
\'93But only with your team partner,\'94 Regan }{\insrsid15417426\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid10247415 , looking sidelong at Rod}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . \'93You don\rquote t have to touch anyone else.\'94
\'93Uh}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid12197178 .}{\insrsid15417426\charrsid5313205 \'94 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Tommy raised his hand and began to object}{\insrsid15417426\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley looked at him.}{\insrsid15352377 }{\insrsid15417426\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93They don\rquote t }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 have}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
to involve touching your partner,\'94 she said. \'93We\rquote ll pick }{\insrsid7433542 dares}{\insrsid7433542\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 for you two that you\rquote re willing to do. Don\rquote t worry}{
\insrsid15417426\charrsid5313205 .\'94
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207697\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Tommy looked uncertain, but lowered his hand.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93Any questions?\'94 Hayley asked the group. }{\insrsid11408437 A}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 general murmur}{\insrsid11408437 arose,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and Margot asked for a repeat of the rules since she hadn\rquote
t been listening the first time. }{\insrsid15417426\charrsid5313205 When Hayley finished}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , }{\insrsid15417426\charrsid5313205 she }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 dealt the first hand.
Surprisingly quickly, each team lost their outer clothes. }{\insrsid8598528 The hands didn\rquote t seem to take long to play. }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Only John and Tommy wore shirts and pants }{\insrsid11408437
when Rod stood up and went to the bar}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . }{\insrsid11408437 Hayley paused, the cards half dealt. }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Everyone }{\insrsid11408437 else followed Rod\rquote s lead }{\insrsid1407041 for}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 new drinks or }{\insrsid1407041 a line of}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Rod\rquote s coke.
}{\insrsid1407041 Hayley\rquote s eyes followed the departing players, but she didn\rquote t seem to notice me, tucked into my corner. }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I watched as she }{\insrsid1407041 quickly peeked at some of the other teams\rquote
hands and then moved some of the cards between piles. }{\i\insrsid12197178 Wait a minute!}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
Margot }{\insrsid1407041 wandered over and }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 asked if I }{\insrsid1407041 was having fun}{\insrsid7168617 , interrupting my thoughts}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . I said I was}{\insrsid15417426\charrsid5313205 ,}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and she invited me to join her team. I declined, but did }{\insrsid5116547 move}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 so that I was across the circle from Hayley }{\insrsid1407041 and could see her more clearly}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
As soon as everyone }{\insrsid1407041 was}{\insrsid1407041\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 settled}{\insrsid1407041 back at the table}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , Hayley }{\insrsid1407041 continued dealing}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . }{\insrsid9053305 After several hands, }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Regan and Rod }{\insrsid9053305 lost enough to be}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 fully nude. Margot stared at Rod\rquote s semi-hard }{
\insrsid161385 dick}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and he leaned back, leaving it all on display. Regan whispered something to him.}{\insrsid3091321 He frowned, but didn\rquote t shift his position.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
Margot and Neil lost the next round. They joked as Neil pulled off Margot\rquote s bra, fondling her breasts as he did. I watched Hayley pick up the discards again, shoving most of them into the middle of the deck}{\insrsid3091321
but putting a few on top}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . She }{\insrsid3091321
made a comment to Rod, who stood up and went to the bar. All eyes except mine followed him as he strode, nude, over to the cocaine. Hayley rearranged the order of a couple of card
s on the top of the deck and began dealing as Rod returned, carrying the tray. She paused long enough to bump up when the tray was passed. Then the game resumed.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}{\i\insrsid7168617 Hey}{\i\insrsid3699151 ...}{\i\insrsid11811725 }{\i\insrsid3091321\charrsid3091321 Hayley hadn\rquote t shuffled!}{\i\insrsid3091321
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate1721976185\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\i\insrsid3091321\charrsid3091321 She }{\i\insrsid3091321 was}{
\i\insrsid7168617 }{\i\insrsid6116560 cheating!}{\i\insrsid3091321
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\i\insrsid3091321
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate1721976184\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Except that she and Gina promptly lost t
he next two rounds and became the second fully nude team. Either I was wrong, or Hayley wasn\rquote t very good at }{\insrsid3091321 it}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
It didn\rquote t seem to matter because the next round Neil and Margot lost again, joining the ranks of the unclothed. Tommy and John high-fived each other in celebration of their \lquote skill\rquote in poker.
}{\insrsid2313267 Rod gestured for the tray, and the game paused as everyone took their turn with it. I just sat quietly,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 nursing my 7-Up.
}{\insrsid2501355
}{\insrsid9053305 With all eyes following the tray of coke, no one but me }{\insrsid8598528 paid attention as }{\insrsid9053305 Hayley pick}{\insrsid14512534 ed}{\insrsid9053305
up the cards. She put the pair of aces that Tommy and John had shown onto the top of the deck and the rest of the cards on the bottom. Once again, she didn\rquote t shuffle. }{\i\insrsid16277271 That didn\rquote
t make sense. Rod and Regan and the guys would get the aces, not her. Hayley }{\i\insrsid5116547 was }{\i\insrsid16277271 screwing up.}{\insrsid9053305
}{\insrsid9053305\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Ready for }{\insrsid7433542 dares}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ?\'94 Hayley asked as soon as everyone }{\insrsid2313267 was done}{\insrsid9053305 and she had their attention again}{
\insrsid7093867\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Regan rolled her eyes, but didn\rquote t object, particularly when Rod put his arm around her.}{\insrsid7093867\charrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207705\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley dealt the cards slowly, playing up t
he drama. She did the same when }{\insrsid7093867\charrsid5313205 she asked }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 how many cards }{\insrsid12721555 each team}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 wanted\emdash
teasing them about how lucky they felt. Tommy razzed her back and Margot just giggled. But everyone cheered when the cards were flipped over.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid7093867\charrsid5313205 Everyone except }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley and Gina}{\insrsid7093867\charrsid5313205 , that is, since they}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 had lost.
}{\insrsid7093867\charrsid5313205 Tommy and John chanted, }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!\'94}{\insrsid7093867\charrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207707\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley laugh}{\insrsid7093867\charrsid5313205
ed, and}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Gina just rolled her eyes. She seemed }{\insrsid3615840 reluctant}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , but kept }{\insrsid3615840 biting her lower lip}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . }{
\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid2313267 The peer pressure must be getting to her.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205 Neil joined in the chant, }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!\'94}{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Margot started clapping to the beat}{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley turned to Gina and held }{\insrsid2313267 out}{\insrsid2313267\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 her arms}{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 smiling}{
\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207710\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Gina }{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205
bit her lip harder,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 but didn\rquote t resist as Hayley pulled her }{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205 close}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
Hayley wasn\rquote t going for any chaste kiss}{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and quickly slid her tongue into Gina\rquote s mouth. }{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205 The rest of the crowd broke out cheering. }{
\insrsid15157395 I rolled my eyes. }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 After a moment, Gina wrapped her arms around Hayley and returned the kiss. Both were breathing hard when they finally parted. The cheering }{\insrsid4090044 rose to a crescendo}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and then died away. I quickly glanced at the others}{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207712\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
Neil was hard, sporting a respectable erection, }{\insrsid7239948 as were Tommy and John. B}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ut Rod was still only semi-}{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205 hard}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355
}{\insrsid7239948 I spent some time admiring their dicks. It had been }{\i\insrsid7239948\charrsid7239948 way}{\insrsid7239948 too long since I\rquote d seen a nice one, much less several at once. }{\i\insrsid7239948\charrsid7239948
All the benefits of playing}{\i\insrsid7239948 ,}{\i\insrsid7239948\charrsid7239948 without having to join the game.}{\insrsid7239948
}{\insrsid7239948\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Margot and Neil lost the next hand}{\insrsid14512534 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and Tommy and John started their \'93Kiss!\'94 chant again. Margot didn\rquote t wait, though.
\'93You want a good kiss?\'94 she asked, teasing}{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205 .
T}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 he guys}{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205 cheered louder.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207713\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 With a grin, }{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205
Margot lowered }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 her head and took Neil\rquote s }{\insrsid4090044 di}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ck in her mouth. }{\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205 He }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 groaned and }{
\insrsid410132\charrsid5313205 lay }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 back.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid4090044 The other}{\insrsid5601514 s}{\insrsid4090044 laughed and tittered.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I didn\rquote t }{\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205 quite }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 know what to think. }{
\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid15157395 Maybe Patricia had been right}{\i\insrsid410132\charrsid15157395 ,}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid15157395 and }{\i\insrsid1131485\charrsid15157395 it was too easy for this to get out of control. }{\insrsid1131485 }{
\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205 I wondered if }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I should leave. }{\insrsid15157395 Except that I was enjoying watching. }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 No one seemed to mind me }{\insrsid15157395 being there}{
\insrsid14512534 ,}{\insrsid15157395 either}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
I was also getting }{\insrsid419702 worked up}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . Part of it was }{\insrsid419702 from the general excitement}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and part of it}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid13131856 }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 well}{\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 part of it was obvious.
Hayley finally tapped Margot on the shoulder, getting her to }{\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205 stop sucking Neil}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
\'93We need to do another round,\'94 Hayley said}{\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Margot nodded}{\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205 , }{\insrsid9568441 flushed}{\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205 and breathing heavy}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207718\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
Neil looked crestfallen, but slowly sat back up.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
Regan grimaced when she saw her hand in the new round. She }{\insrsid10312287 looked at Rod, who ignored her}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . I wondered what they\rquote d do if they lost the }{\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205 hand}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
They didn\rquote t. Hayley and Gina lost }{\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205 instead}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
Tommy started to chant again, but he }{\insrsid16608944 didn\rquote t need to}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . Hayley wrapped her arms around Gina and kissed her, pushing her backward as she did. They slowly }{\insrsid11302301 sank }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 to the floor, Gina on her back and Hayley half draped over her.
}{\insrsid7295733 I }{\insrsid15157395 let out a deep breath, surprised and aroused. I }{\insrsid7295733 moved to a different couch}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 so I could see better. }{\insrsid7295733 I found a spot with an}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 unobstructed view of Gina\rquote s face as Hayley began kissing her way down the darker girl\rquote s torso.
Gina closed her eyes. Hayley }{\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205 kissed }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 the tops of her breasts and }{\insrsid15157395 then }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 captured one nipple }{\insrsid15157395
between her fingers, lightly stroking and pulling}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . Gina sighed. Hayley quickly glanced at the others.
Rod was now hard, slowly stroking his erection. Regan sat }{\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205 close}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , stealing glances at it. Neil didn\rquote t have to stroke his own }{\insrsid6979339 di}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ck because Margot already had both hands around it.
Hayley crooked a finger at Margot, beckoning her over. Neil let out an exasperated groan as Margot released him and }{\insrsid16665947 moved}{\insrsid16665947\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 away. She sank to the floor and took Gina
\rquote s other breast in her mouth. }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid16665947 So much for only touching within a team}{\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205 , I thought.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
Regan pushed }{\insrsid12680616\charrsid5313205 away from}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Rod and stood up. She walked unsteadily to the bar. She paused, leaning on the bar, not facing the room. }{\insrsid15929510 She hung her head in her hands. }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Rod didn\rquote t }{\insrsid8855961\charrsid5313205 make a move to follow her}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . I decided I\rquote d better.
\'93You okay?\'94 I asked, sliding up next to her.}{\insrsid7079053\charrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrdate0\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Regan\rquote
s head jerked wildly. She slowly focused on my face, bouncing her head as she did so.}{\insrsid7079053\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid6178982 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Wha}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ?}{
\insrsid7079053\charrsid5313205 \'94 she slurred. \'93}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Oh, Jess. I}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid10646875 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I\rquote m okay.}{\insrsid7079053\charrsid5313205 \'94}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93You sure?\'94
\'93Yeah}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid1535698 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 yeah.\'94 }{\insrsid7079053\charrsid5313205 She }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
turned around and looked at the room, but again leaned back on the bar. Margot was now lapping at Gina\rquote s pussy while Hayley caress}{\insrsid15408501 ed}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid15157395 both of }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
Gina\rquote s breasts.
\'93You don\rquote t look fine,\'94 I said}{\insrsid7079053\charrsid5313205 to Regan}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . \'93Is it Rod}{\insrsid7079053\charrsid5313205 ?\'94
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207728\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid7079053\charrsid5313205 She }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
bit her lip.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93He says he wants me,\'94 she suddenly spat, \'93but then he doesn\rquote t get it up for }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 me}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ! He has to watch Hayley and Gina go at it!\'94
\'93Wel}{\insrsid10646875 l}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid7496357 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'94 I really didn\rquote t know what to say. I didn\rquote t particularly think the state of Rod\rquote s erection was a crime, but I also didn
\rquote t want to defend him.
\'93Fucking bastard,\'94 Regan said. She grabbed a bottle of vodka and took a deep slug. Then she looked at me and sneered. Again, her eyes didn\rquote t track me very well. \'93I\rquote ll show }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 him}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .\'94
Regan tottered over to the other girls. Gina was in the middle of her orgasm, shuddering and going stiff. As Margot pulled back, her face shiny with Gina\rquote s juices, Regan grabbed the blonde and shoved her tongue into her mouth. }{
\i\insrsid15884769\charrsid15884769 I guess she }{\insrsid15884769\charrsid15884769 was }{\i\insrsid15884769\charrsid15884769 going to show Rod.}{\insrsid15884769 Margot recovered from her surprise and returned the forceful kiss. }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Gina had enough wherewithal to scramble out of the way as Margot and Regan crashed to the floor.
I glanced at the guys. They were openly }{\insrsid4591065\charrsid5313205 jerking off}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , but none had dared approach the girls. Sideways glances from Neil and Tommy at Rod }{\insrsid15157395 suggested}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 why. }{\insrsid353537 He just}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 lounged back, }{\insrsid353537 giving no hint about joining in}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
Meanwhile}{\insrsid4591065\charrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Regan was practically sucking Margot\rquote s face off. Hayley whispered something in Gina\rquote s ear}{\insrsid4591065\charrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
and Gina knel}{\insrsid4591065\charrsid5313205 t}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 between Margot\rquote s spread thighs. Margot gasped as Gina began to lick.
I glanced back at the guys. Rod was leaning forward now, still lightly touching himself. I looked closer. His }{\insrsid4149237 di}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ck was huge! The other }{\insrsid4591065\charrsid5313205 guys }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 weren\rquote t so well endowed, but all of them were respectable.}{\insrsid1056390
}{\i\insrsid1056390\charrsid1056390 It had been }{\insrsid1056390\charrsid1056390 way}{\i\insrsid1056390\charrsid1056390 too long.}{\insrsid1056390 I\rquote d felt Barry\rquote s dick through his pants and knew he could measure up, but he\rquote
d never let me see it or play with it. I wanted to see it, just like I was seeing these. I wanted to play with it. Touch it. Caress it. Suck it}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid12460912 .}{\insrsid1056390 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
My blood was pounding now}{\insrsid1056390 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid1056390 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I sat back, admiring}{\insrsid1056390 the}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 four hard }{\insrsid4149237 di}{
\insrsid4149237\charrsid5313205 cks }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 while listening to the moans and }{\insrsid4591065\charrsid5313205 soft }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 cries of }{\insrsid4591065\charrsid5313205 the women}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid16608944 Yes, that was plural.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Regan had straddled Margot\rquote s face and was moaning as }{\insrsid1510049 the blonde}{\insrsid14512534\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
tongued her. Hayley had moved around behind Gina\rquote s upturned ass and was rubbing her clit. With a wicked grin, }{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 she }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
thrust two fingers inside Gina. Gina jerked in surprise, but didn\rquote t look back. Hayley grinned at the watching guys.
That\rquote s when Regan pitched forward with a moan. Her arm caught a glass on a nearby table and sent it flying against the fireplace. }{\insrsid16320997 It shattered, sending shards flying everywhere}{\insrsid11414685 .}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
I hurried over and turned off the stereo}{\insrsid11414685 , which brought the room to a halt.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid11414685 T}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 he girls untangled from each other to see what had happened.
\'93Anyone hurt?\'94 }{\insrsid16320997 I}{\insrsid16320997\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 asked}{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid16320997 Miraculously, n}{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 o one was}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207739\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid16471988 I gestured at Margot, who}{\insrsid16471988\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 hurried off and returned with a dust broom and pan. }{\insrsid16471988 She started}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 cleaned things up while everyone else migrated over to the bar.}{\insrsid16471988 I helped }{
\insrsid4487460 Margot}{\insrsid16471988 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93We can start over after they\rquote re done,\'94 Hayley said with a jerk of her head toward }{\insrsid16471988 us}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid4487460
Her suggestion was greeted with silence. Tommy and John didn\rquote t look up from the drinks they were pouring. Regan just shrugged.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93Actually, I think I\rquote m going to take Neil back to our room,\'94 Margot said}{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207745\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
Hayley looked at the others. Regan was looking at Rod, }{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 but he }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 was }{\insrsid15532719 watching}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley intently.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid15532719 Regan tugged on Rod\rquote s arm. }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93}{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 You can sleep with me tonight}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , Rod}{\insrsid15532719 .}{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 \'94}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93Uh, sure babe,\'94 he }{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 said, looking annoyed}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . }{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 Then he }{\insrsid12013307 paused, and smiled}{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 . }{\insrsid12013307 }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93That is, if you\rquote re ready for the Ram Rod}{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 .\'94}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
Regan }{\insrsid7288488 looked at Rod and gave him a drunken smile. Then she }{\insrsid4863090 tugged}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid7288488 him}{\insrsid7288488\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
toward the door. He glanced over his shoulder at Hayley, who only frowned.
\'93I guess the party\rquote s over,\'94 Tommy said to Hayley}{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 She curled her lip.}{\insrsid6178982 }{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93For tonight,\'94 she said, her tone flat. She scanned the room and then looked at me and frowned.}{
\insrsid6178982 }{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93But we can go back to our room,\'94 she said to Tommy}{\insrsid2519458\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207749\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 He nodded and walked over to the discarded
clothing}{\insrsid14430337 . He}{\insrsid14430337\delrsid14430337\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid14430337 picked his own out of the pile and left the rest.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
In a few minutes, only Gina, John, and I remained.
\'93I don\rquote t suppose you two}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid7496357 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'94 John began.}{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Gina and I shook our heads}{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrdate0\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 John }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
nodded in disgust. Then he turned and }{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 stomped }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 toward the hall.}{\insrsid7094307 }{\insrsid2650942\delrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93I don\rquote
t know why I }{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 even }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 came on this trip,\'94 }{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 he }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 muttered}{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 ,}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 loud enough for us both to hear.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
I turned to Gina.}{\insrsid7094307 }{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Now what?\'94
}{\insrsid416717 Gina exhaled and the}{\insrsid4720951 n}{\insrsid416717 closed her eyes for a moment. }{\insrsid3159115 She looked a little unsteady on her feet. }{\insrsid16150166 When she opened her eyes s}{\insrsid9653180 he had trouble focusing}{
\insrsid16150166 .}{\insrsid416717 }{\insrsid14231763 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93I think I want to soak in the hot tub for a while,\'94 she replied. \'93I\rquote m too }{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 worked up }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 to sleep right now.\'94
I nodded. \'93}{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 Mind}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 if I join you?\'94
}{\insrsid3159115 Gina agreed and we soon sank into the warmth. }{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 Unfortunately, she crashed}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid7424823 faster}{\insrsid7424823\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
than she\rquote d expected}{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid9653180 probably because she\rquote d drunk heavily and only used the coke lightly. S}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 he }{\insrsid9653180
said she }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 was going to head to bed}{\insrsid16150166 ,}{\insrsid9653180 and}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I wished her well.}{\insrsid3159115
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate111371246\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 After she left, I }{\insrsid13568104
relaxed in the quiet under the stars. My mind played back images of the evening; the hard dicks, the cries of the girls. I realized I had complete privacy, since everyone else was busy}{\insrsid10646875 . }{\insrsid13568104
I let my fingers wander down my stomach and across my mound. }{\insrsid1836754 My orgasm arrived as }{\insrsid13568104 I was remembering Gina on her knees, licking Margot. Satiated, I made my way back to bed}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 * * *
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
The next morning I awoke reasonably early}{\insrsid3933154 , feeling rested}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and }{\insrsid3933154 clear-headed. }{\i\insrsid3933154\charrsid3933154 Definitely beats a hangover.}{\insrsid3933154 }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Gina }{\insrsid9450038 stirred}{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 a little later,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and we }{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 tag-}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
teamed through the bathroom before getting dressed. At breakfast we ran into several of the others. }{\insrsid9450038 Most smiled and laughed, making sly references to }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
the previous evening. Only Regan looked sour. I talk}{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 ed}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 to her }{\insrsid2650942\charrsid5313205 quietly }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 when we were both filling our plates.
\'93Everything go okay last night?\'94 I asked.
\'93No.\'94
I looked }{\insrsid5052931 at her inquisitively}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , but she didn\rquote t say more.
I returned to my room and got ready for a day of skiing. Gina slipped out, saying she had to talk to Regan}{\insrsid13567583 , so }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I wandered back to the main room}{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 , w}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 here I met Patricia. She was packed and waiting for Rusty.
\'93I\rquote m going to miss you,\'94 I said, settling beside her on the couch.
\'93Ah, Jess, you\rquote ll be having too much fun to miss me}{\insrsid6901252 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'94}{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I sighed.}{\insrsid7094307 }{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93A bunch of pledges I\rquote m still getting to know}{\insrsid7094307 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and Haley.\'94
\'93You can handle Hayley,\'94 Patricia said.
\'93Maybe}{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 . }{\insrsid16147362 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 She\rquote s up to something, but I don\rquote t know what.\'94
Gina, Regan, and Cassie entered the room, dressed for skiing, headed toward the foyer.
\'93You can always push to get her expelled from the }{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 sorority }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 if she does anything really bad,\'94 Patricia said. \'93After what happened with that Kendall girl, it wouldn\rquote
t be any problem.\'94
\'93Kendall?\'94 Gina asked, stopping in her tracks. \'93}{\insrsid16673981 Did you say}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Kendall?\'94
\'93C\rquote mon,\'94 Regan said, tugging on Gina\rquote s arm. \'93We\rquote ll miss the shuttle. I\rquote ll tell you about }{\insrsid16673981 it}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 on the way.\'94 Gina }{\insrsid16673981 eventually}{
\insrsid16673981\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 nodded}{\insrsid16673981 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and the two of them disappeared down the stairs.
Cassie was still standing a few feet away. \'93What happened with Hayley and this girl?\'94 she asked.}{\insrsid16673981
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate1721975586\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I sighed and Patricia jumped in to answer.
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93Hayley got }{\insrsid13923550 her}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 drunk and high at a party, so she\rquote d have sex with one of the Pikes. Then }{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 Hayley }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
rounded up a bunch of people to watch.\'94
\'93What happened then?\'94 Cassie asked.
\'93Neither of us were there,\'94 I }{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . \'93And the stories were all over the place. }{\insrsid16673981 So, i}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 t was hard to tell what the truth was.}{
\insrsid94140 \'94}{\insrsid13305087
}{\insrsid7685674 Patricia snorted. }{\insrsid13305087 \'93You know what it was}{\insrsid7685674 . }{\insrsid13305087 Don\rquote t give her the benefit of the doubt.\'94
I looked at Patricia and saw the fire in her eyes. After a moment I nodded and turned back to Cassie.
\'93A}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 few days later, }{\insrsid13305087 Patric}{\insrsid94140 i}{\insrsid13305087 a and a couple of others}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid16673981 tried}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
to expel Hayley from the sorority}{\insrsid13305087 . They said }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 what she\rquote d done was }{\insrsid16673981 basically}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 rape.}{\insrsid13305087 \'94
\'93It was,\'94 Patricia }{\insrsid16673981 hiss}{\insrsid13305087 ed. \'93And if enough of the other girls had been willing to stand up to her}{\insrsid3699151 ...}{\insrsid12460912 .}{\insrsid13305087 \'94
\'93I}{\insrsid94140 t}{\insrsid13305087 wasn\rquote t a case of standing up to her,\'94 I said. \'93A lot of them }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 couldn\rquote t believe }{\insrsid16673981 she\rquote }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
d deliberately do something }{\insrsid13305087 that awful}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid13305087 They didn\rquote t believe she\rquote d set another woman up like that.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'94
\'93But she would,\'94 Cassie said. }{\insrsid16673981 She stared out into space}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
\'93Yes, she would,\'94 }{\insrsid13305087 Patricia}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 said. \'93The name \lquote Hayley}{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Devil\rquote really fits her}{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 .
\'94
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Cassie looked up at }{\insrsid7039817 Patricia and }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 me.}{\insrsid16147362 }{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93I know,\'94 }{
\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 she }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 said. Then she glanced toward the foyer. \'93I have to go,\'94 she said }{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 suddenly}{\insrsid16150166 ,}{\insrsid16673981 and left}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
\'93Keep an eye on her, Jess,\'94 Patricia murmured.
\'93}{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 Who? }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Cassie?\'94
\'93Yes, Cassie,\'94 Patricia said. \'93She\rquote s a good girl}{\insrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 but she\rquote s too scared to stand up for herself.}{\insrsid7285531 The other night, in the hot tub\'85 she didn\rquote
t want to go down on Hayley. But she didn\rquote t say anything, so I didn\rquote t stop it. She told me after, but by then\'85}{\insrsid11811725 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'94
\'93}{\insrsid7285531 Wow}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .\'94 }{\insrsid7285531 I\rquote d thought Cassie would have said something too. }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I let my gaze linger at the spot where Ca
ssie had stood for a few moments, remembering her actions from }{\insrsid6901252 t}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 he all-girl orgy}{\insrsid4537612 }{\insrsid6901252 when she}{\insrsid4537612 hadn\rquote t refused Hayley\rquote s orders}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . Rusty\rquote s arrival shook my attention back to the present.
\'93Ready?\'94 he asked Patricia. She jumped up and nodded.
\'93Have a good time, you two,\'94 I said}{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid5313205
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207781\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 They said they would}{\insrsid16150166 ,}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and left.
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I was debating whether I wanted to try to catch up to Cassie, Gina, and the others}{\insrsid5313205 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 or see if Margot was ready to go. While I was stalling, John entered and saw me.
\'93Hey,\'94 he }{\insrsid5313205 asked,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93}{\insrsid5313205 w}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 here is everybody?\'94
\'93Rusty and Patricia just left for his brother\rquote s,\'94 I }{\insrsid5313205 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . \'93Regan, Gina, and Cassie are already on their way to the slopes.\'94
\'93Oh,\'94 he said. \'93So Cassie\rquote s already left}{\insrsid5313205\charrsid5313205 .\'94}{\insrsid5313205
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Cassie?}{\insrsid5313205 I wondered.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\i\insrsid5313205\charrsid6901252 I thought}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid6901252 John barely knew her.}{\insrsid16147362 }{\insrsid5313205 }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93I }{\insrsid10954533 think}{\insrsid10954533\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 you can catch up to her}{\insrsid5313205 ,\'94 I said }{\insrsid10954533 out }{\insrsid5313205 loud. \'93}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 That is}{\insrsid70046 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 if you\rquote re ready to go.\'94
\'93I\rquote m ready,\'94 }{\insrsid70046 he}{\insrsid70046\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 said. \'93I was going to wait for Tommy}{\insrsid70046 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 but he hasn\rquote t come out of Hayley\rquote
s room yet.\'94
\'93Ah}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'94 and Margot was probably still in bed with Neil, I realized. \'93Well, I was about to hit the slopes myself. Maybe we\rquote ll catch up to Cassie together.\'94
\'93Cool,\'94 John said}{\insrsid70046\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid70046
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrdate0\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I took that as }{\insrsid4672929 a yes}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and grabbed my stuff.}{\insrsid16147362 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 While we were waiting for the shuttle, I turned to him.
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\'93So}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid2770053 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Cassie,\'94 I said. \'93I didn\rquote t know you were interested in her}{\insrsid70046\charrsid5313205 .\'94}{\insrsid70046
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 John looked at me, surprised at my comment, but shrug}{\insrsid15945231 ged noncommittally}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid16147362 }{\insrsid12125557 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Hayley said she
\rquote d invite one of the pledges so I wouldn\rquote t be the odd guy out.\'94
\'93Oh?\'94 I said. That was curious. Cassie had been invited when I had\emdash at least a week before the guys.
\'93Yeah,\'94 he }{\insrsid12125557 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . }{\insrsid12125557 Then he}{\insrsid12125557\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 looked down the road }{\insrsid12125557 at the}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
approaching}{\insrsid12125557\charrsid12125557 }{\insrsid12125557\charrsid5313205 shuttle}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
\'93But you knew her before this trip,\'94 I }{\insrsid12125557 pressed}{\insrsid12125557\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid12125557
He}{\insrsid12125557\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 shrugged again.}{\insrsid16147362 }{\insrsid12125557 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93I\rquote ve met her. She\rquote s cute. Doesn\rquote t talk much.\'94
\'93True,\'94 I said. \'93She\rquote s pretty quiet. You have to talk to her one-on-one to get anything out of her.\'94
}{\insrsid12125557 He}{\insrsid12125557\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid15945231 nodded}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and a }{\insrsid15945231 made a small }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 grunt as the shuttle pulled up}{\insrsid12125557\charrsid5313205 .
}{\insrsid12125557
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207789\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 We didn\rquote t talk any }{\insrsid12125557
more}{\insrsid12125557\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 until we\rquote d gotten to the }{\insrsid12125557 resort}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . }{\insrsid12125557 Unfortunately, w}{\insrsid12125557\charrsid5313205 e }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 didn\rquote t see }{\insrsid13182919 Cassie or }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 any}{\insrsid12125557 one we knew}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
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\'93You don\rquote t want to wait for any of the others?\'94 he asked as }{\insrsid8797991 I started}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 toward the lift line.
\'93Who knows where they are,\'94 I said. \'93We\rquote ll probably run into them }{\insrsid8797991 sooner or }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 later. Besides, you came to ski, didn\rquote t you}{\insrsid8797991\charrsid5313205 ?\'94}{\insrsid8797991
He}{\insrsid8797991\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 grunted.}{\insrsid16147362 }{\insrsid8797991 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93I\rquote ve never been skiing before this trip,\'94 he said. \'93I took l
essons yesterday, but I can\rquote t go back to being with the little kids. That sucked.\'94
\'93Yeah,\'94 I agreed, remembering my first lessons when the }{\insrsid8797991\charrsid5313205 ten}{\insrsid8797991 -}{\insrsid8797991\charrsid5313205 year}{\insrsid8797991 -}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
olds skied circles around me. But something nagged at me as I thought about John\rquote s words.}{\insrsid16147362 }{\insrsid8797991 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93So}{\insrsid3699151 ...}{\insrsid13722728 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
if you don\rquote t ski, why}{\insrsid8797991 \rquote }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 d you come?\'94
\'93I got invited}{\insrsid8797991 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'94
\'93But if you don\rquote t ski, why did you get invited?\'94 I }{\insrsid12460912 pushed}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .
John looked at me, his eyes narrow.}{\insrsid16147362 }{\insrsid8797991 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93I did Rod and Hayley a favor,\'94 he answered warily}{\insrsid3571305 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93Don\rquote t you mean Rod and Regan?\'94
\'93Yeah. Rod and Regan,\'94 }{\insrsid8797991 he}{\insrsid8797991\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 said. He turned away, cutting off the conversation}{\insrsid8797991\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid8797991
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I stood there, wondering what to say next when we heard a familiar yell from behind us.
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\'93John! Wait up!\'94 It was Rod, with Neil trailing behind him. They quickly caught up to us}{\insrsid9713606 , pushing ahead of some guys that were headed our way}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . The}{\insrsid3571305 guys}{\insrsid9713606 }{
\insrsid4863090 complained,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 but Rod turned and said something I couldn\rquote t quite hear, other than the tone was insulting and nasty. The guys backed down.
\'93Where\rquote s Margot?\'94 I asked.
\'93Hung over,\'94 Neil said. \'93We\rquote ll meet her at the }{\insrsid11798275 lodge}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 at noon if she is feeling better}{\insrsid11798275\charrsid5313205 .\'94}{\insrsid11798275
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I nodded}{\insrsid11798275\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid11798275
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Rod was bragging to }{\insrsid9713606 Neil}{\insrsid9713606\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
about how great they were going to ski that day, flying off moguls and outracing the pansies down the slope. We were quickly at the front of the line and John and Rod ended up in one lift chair with Neil and me in the other}{
\insrsid11798275\charrsid5313205 .}{\insrsid11798275
}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\pnrauth1\pnrdate648207794\pnrnot1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2501355 {\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Neil and I didn\rquote
t talk much on the way up. }{\insrsid7100417 Rod and Neil immediately took off down a run at high speed. John\rquote s body sagged, watching their backs. He glanced at me and I waved toward a gentler run. He sh
ook his head and then slowly began snowplowing after the other guys. I h}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 oped John didn\rquote t break his neck trying to keep up with Rod and Neil, }{\insrsid7100417 but he\rquote d made his choice.}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
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That got me thinking about John\rquote s comments as I enjoyed a slow, relaxed run. }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid3571305 He\rquote d slipped when he mentioned he\rquote d done a favor for Rod and Hayley.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 He wasn\rquote
t sleeping with Hayley, or at least not yet. So what was it? The only other thing I knew about John\rquote s involvement with this trip was his conversation with Rusty about Rusty\rquote s brother.
And how could that be a favor? All John had done was encourage Rusty to go visit his brother this trip.
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid9713606 Oh. Of course.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Rod didn\rquote t want Rusty on }{\insrsid11798275\charrsid5313205 th}{\insrsid11798275 e}{\insrsid11798275\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 trip! }{
\insrsid9713606 H}{\insrsid11798275 e}{\insrsid11798275\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 couldn\rquote t avoid inviting him, but now Rusty was gone. I recalled what Patricia had told me about the guys getting invited. }{
\insrsid11408721 Immediately after }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Rusty had gotten the grudging invitation}{\insrsid11408721 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
John had talked to him about his brother. And that was after Rusty had told Rod about visiting his brother.
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid6901252 I couldn\rquote t prove it, of course, but it made sense}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . Rod owed John for that conversation. }{\insrsid11798275 But}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Rod could }{\insrsid3571305
still }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 have refused to invite Rusty in the first place. So it didn\rquote t make sense. I was still missing something.
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid6901252 Okay, if talking to Rusty was a favor for Rod, was it also a favor for Hayley?
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid6901252 Hayley had something planned}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , I was sure. }{\insrsid11798275 But }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I didn\rquote t see how Rusty\rquote s absence would make much of a difference.
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5398022 Patricia\rquote s would}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , I r}{\insrsid2251274 ealized in a flash of insight.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid6901252 It was exactly what I\rquote d said to Patricia this morning}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . With her gone, it was just me and the pledges. Margot wasn\rquote t a threat to whatever Hayley had planned}{
\insrsid16150166 ; }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 if she even noticed, she\rquote d probably just go along with the older girl. I suspected that Regan could stand up to Hayley, but that assumed she wanted to. Gina would find it hard}{
\insrsid11953055 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 and Cassie would find it impossible.
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5398022 That had to be it.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 It not only explained why John\rquote s favor was for both Rod and Hayley, but why Rod hadn\rquote
t just told Rusty to take a hike. That would have gotten rid of Rusty. This got rid of both Rusty and Patricia.
The sun dipped behind a cloud and I felt chilled. }{\insrsid11953055 And}{\insrsid11953055\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 very alone. I still didn\rquote
t know what Hayley was planning, but my best guess was that it involved Cassie. If it }{\insrsid11953055 did}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , }{\insrsid11953055 Hayley\rquote s}{\insrsid11953055\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
next step was obvious}{\insrsid11953055 : s}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 he had to get me out of the way}{\insrsid12460912 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 too.
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid11408721 Well, the best defense was a good offense.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley couldn\rquote t sink her claws into Cassie}{\insrsid11408721 if I was watching}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
. Maybe if I confronted her, it would }{\insrsid11953055 stop}{\insrsid11953055\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 her from }{\insrsid11408721 even }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 trying. She might leave Cassie alone completely}{
\insrsid2631777 . O}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 r at least until Patricia }{\insrsid810340 returned and could do something about it}{\insrsid5389461 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
I quit at the end of my run and hung around the lift lines and the }{\insrsid6510385 lodge}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
, watching for Hayley. I got lucky. She showed up with Tommy and Margot before the rest of the gang made it down from their most recent runs.
\'93Hayley!\'94 I }{\insrsid6510385 yelled}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . \'93Got a minute?\'94
}{\insrsid6510385 She left}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Tommy and Margot, who headed }{\insrsid3571305 over to the snack bar}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 to get some food.}{\insrsid2501355
}{\insrsid6510385
\'93What is it, Jess?\'94 she asked, }{\insrsid14447357 turning on the charm}{\insrsid6510385 .}{\insrsid14447357 }{\i\insrsid14447357\charrsid14447357 Not that it was going to work.}{\insrsid6510385\charrsid5313205
}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93I know you\rquote re up to something this trip,\'94 I said firmly. \'93You got rid of Patricia, but you\rquote re not going to get rid of me.\'94
\'93I don\rquote t know what you\rquote re talking about,\'94 }{\insrsid6510385 she}{\insrsid6510385\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid16150166 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 , but her voice was too smooth, too practiced.
\'93Yes you do}{\insrsid2845669 !}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'94 I }{\insrsid6510385 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . \'93I\rquote ll be keeping an eye on Cassie.\'94
Hayley snorted and looked at me in disbelief. Then she started chuckling.}{\insrsid5259900 }{\insrsid6510385 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93Jess, Jess, Jess}{\insrsid14512534 ...}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 ,\'94
she began, shaking her head. \'93I\rquote m really not up to anything }{\insrsid11221122 with}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Cassie. We\rquote re all just here to have some fun.\'94
\'93Yeah, right}{\insrsid6510385 .}{\insrsid6510385\charrsid5313205 \'94}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
\'93I am right,\'94 she }{\insrsid6510385 said}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . \'93You just don\rquote t know it.\'94 The corners of her mouth turned up, almost a smile and almost a gloat.}{\insrsid7371542 }{\insrsid6510385 }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \'93You really should relax and have some fun,\'94 }{\insrsid6510385 she}{\insrsid6510385\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 continued}{\insrsid6510385 , }{\insrsid2845669 her voice }{\insrsid6510385
almost a}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 purr. \'93You know you won\rquote t have as much fun when you go back and spend Christmas with Barry\rquote s family.\'94
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid6901252 What the}{\i\insrsid14512534 ...}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid6901252 ?! Why was Hayley bringing up Barry }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid6901252 again}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid6901252 ?}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
I started to sputter, but Hayley interrupted before I could form words.
\'93Don\rquote t worry, Jess,\'94 she said. \'93}{\insrsid12132419 No one needs to know what happens in Vermont}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . I\rquote m sure if you think about it a little}{\insrsid6510385 ,}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 you
\rquote ll agree.\'94 With that, }{\insrsid6510385 she}{\insrsid6510385\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 turned and }{\insrsid6510385 skied}{\insrsid6510385\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 off, leaving me stewing.
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid3571305 She\rquote d gotten the best of me }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid3571305 again. }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Margot and Tommy were headed my way, but I didn\rquote t want to talk to anyone right now. I }{
\insrsid6510385 said}{\insrsid6510385\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid6510385 something}{\insrsid11407873 to them}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 about feeling sick and }{\insrsid11407873 headed}{\insrsid11407873\charrsid5313205 }{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 back to the shuttle stop. }{\insrsid11407873 When I got to the chalet, I traded my skis for snow boots and}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 took off on a long walk.
Eventually the hard exercise }{\insrsid4863090 wore}{\insrsid10637352 me out and I calmed down. }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 knew}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 Hayley was up to something and I }{
\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 knew}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid6510385 she\rquote d}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 gotten rid of Patricia. And she\rquote d all but laughed in my face when I called her on it! }{
\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid6901252 The bitch. The royal bitch}{\i\insrsid6510385\charrsid6901252 !}{\insrsid6510385
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I was starting to doubt whether I really knew what I was sure I knew. At least if she\rquote d threatened me, I\rquote d have known I was right. Instead, she brought up Barry again, and repeated that damn}{\insrsid6510385 ed}{
\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 line \lquote }{\insrsid12132419 No one needs to know what happens in Vermont}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 !\rquote }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid7937422 Think about it, hell!
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}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid3571305 Think about it, she\rquote d said.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 \lquote }{\insrsid12132419 No one needs to know what happens in Vermont}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 .\rquote
Hayley was telling me that if I kept her secrets, she\rquote d keep mine. Except I didn\rquote t know her secrets, not really. And what secrets did I have? I hadn\rquote t done anything in Vermont that I wanted kept a secret.
I took about three more }{\insrsid3571305 steps}{\insrsid3571305\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 before it clicked into place. }{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid7100417 Barry.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid3571305 Hayley kept bringing up Barry}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . She knew that }{\insrsid2836127 he}{\insrsid2836127\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 wouldn\rquote t be able to handle the near-orgies
}{\insrsid3167013 we\rquote d had}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 . He might not mind the fact that I\rquote d watched, but he\rquote d dump me in a minute if I actually joined in.}{\insrsid5259900 }{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 That\rquote
s why Hayley had been pressuring me to do more than watch}{\insrsid7100417 !}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid3571305 She\rquote d set a trap for me.}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 I hadn\rquote t fallen in, thankfully. My mind raced through the rest of the past few days. Had I done anything that Hayley could blackmail me with?
}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid9910941 Oh,}{\i\insrsid3571305 no}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid9910941 .}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205 }{\insrsid2836127 She\rquote d}{\insrsid2501355\charrsid5313205
heard me say that Barry would freak out if he knew I was doing cocaine.
}{\i\insrsid5259900\charrsid5259900 Shit}{\i\insrsid5259900 !}{\i\insrsid2501355\charrsid5259900
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