‘Hey, I’m the wiseass here, yo.’ Rude readjusted his glasses with a pulled brow. ‘That hurt.’ ‘Why’d ya take out the wire if you didn’...t know anything? You’re tellin’ me you seriously don’t know anything?’ Rude stopped walking. ‘They got down to the mattress, now no one wants to touch it.’ ‘How many of them are there?’ Reno bobbled around Rude’s back, trying to see around his massive frame. Rude shrugged. ‘I remember hearing something about Third Division being up for training… thought it was. She became totally dismissive of adults and used her sharp tongue and roll of her eyes to disparage all comments made from anybody over twenty five. Cheryl also seemed to carry an acute awareness of her budding sexuality. Like a pawn she played it. The borrowing of money in exchange for copping a feel was just one example. Interestingly, it was that attitude and not her good looks that made him want her that much more, an attitude of defiance. An attitude that said, you want to fuck me don't. When I came back to the front room Monique was getting ready to go. Itwas clear she was flustered but kept her own council. Veronica ignoredme again as we picked up our clothes and packed our belongings.Understanding a bit better, I tried to not let it bother me but it stillhurt a bit as we had all seemed so close just 20 minutes before.Monique shouted out, "I will meet you out in the car Riley," as shewalked out the door, leaving me along with Veronica. For a firstVeronica stood in my way. .." I thought I'd find something more appetizing up here," Frank interrupted.Trudy laughed. Her eyes were bright and dancing again. "What makes you so sure about that?" Past experience, I guess." Frank tried to look serious, but he was letting a grin show through, and he knew it. He retreated to the bathroom to brush his teeth and wash up."You look smug," Trudy said when Frank returned to the bedroom. She hoisted her nightie over her head and tossed it on a chair. "I don't know why; you're.