I, on the other hand, led the class in demerits and graduated next to last. Only make up tests made it possible for me to graduate on schedule. I thin...k HMA just wanted rid of me.Upon graduation, Marcus enlisted in the Army reserves, but after twelve years of HMA, I was not going to do the same. Marcus went away to boot camp for basic training to be followed with six months of active duty. I decided to take some time off and just chase girls.I returned home to Brooklyn and pretty much made a. AJ takes my hand and leads me to the supply room and locks the door. It's dark, warm, and wet: with stacks of detergent boxes and broken appliances on the floor and tools hanging on the walls. Who cares? AJ is kissing me. AJ is kissing me with the lover's kisses I've been aching for. AJ is touching me and I'm alive. Everyplace his hand reaches seems to tremble on its own. Each breast is his as he fondles me. He lifts the dress and his hands are in my panties describing the curve from my waist. The party was back at the docks, looking for Wolgar’s ship. Luckily, the fishmongers hadn’t set up shop yet this early in the morning, so the air was crisp and salty, without the tangy feel of fish. In the distance, Vennoa could make out some ships approaching the dock. Probably the fishing boats were heading back with their haul for the day. Even if she detested the smell, she had to admit that Ehs had been right about the freshness of the fish.Several crew members could be seen scurrying. M. flight on Sunday. Well even though David had refused to fly on "his time" on weekends, this was certainly better than a "red eye" special the day the first meeting was scheduled.A gentle buzzing brought me from a sound sleep and I fumbled with the clock to shut off the alarm. I slowly eased from the bed and shuffled toward the kitchen to brew a pot of coffee and then headed to the bathroom for a "wake me up" shower.Since I enjoy the first cup of coffee in the early morning quiet, I let David.