This time I definitely saw them exchange conspiratorial looks as I matched their pace, and path. After about two blocks this time, though; They sudden...ly all stopped, along the side of the road. I almost comically braked, as well; But, realizing that would never do, Kept up - Though I slowed; Initially, Feeling disappointed. But I wasn't disappointed long. They had stopped to stretch; And were all wearing biker shorts - The two brunettes in running bras this time. And Miss Auburn? Was in a. A gasp slips through my lips as I realize just how much man you are. A blush slowly begins to spread across my face as I lower my eyes and finish undressing you. I take your hand and lead you to the shower. ‘And this is only the beginning,’ you think to yourself. I slide my arm inside the shower curtain to make certain that the water will not burn you. I slowly wrap my hair into a bun and secure it on top of my head to keep the long tresses from being soaked. I step into the shower and lead. Stephanie had said the same thing once before. “Is that a loyalty gene thing or a love thing?”Reflections from the first-floor emergency light made Stephanie’s eyes twinkle. “I don’t know,” she shrugged. “Maybe a little of both?”A thought occurred; she’d run down the stairs without a problem. “You can see in the dark, can’t you?” His eyes had adjusted even more because he caught Natalie—who’d followed them—shake her head as a message to Stephanie.Even with the tense situation, Jason’s temper. .....! The faintest murmur. Little more than athrumming susurration; borne upon the stagnant, foetid air. Sensedrather than heard, and hardly sufficient to be classed as a 'Noise;'but it broke the thick black silence, and brought an end to his totalisolation. His ears were tuned to the finest pitch, as they strove toidentify the sound........Footsteps! - Animal; or Human? Yes! A shodfoot with firm and regular steps; slowly increasing in volume, as theycame nearer. And then - the most frightful.