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things about her, like the way she smelled—a light flowery scent.  His fingers itched to touch the soft strands of her wavy hair, to touch her fair skin, to kiss her rosy lips.  His heart rate picked up.
    “Well, you could start with your name.  You said your name is Chris…  What was the last name?”
    He had to think for a moment before he recalled it.  “West.” He might as well get used to his Earth name now that he had one.   Clearing his throat, he said, “My name is Chris West.”
    “Got a job?” She drank more of her soda.
    Was the ceremony not going to take place?  Maybe Earth women were compatible with him, but maybe the sex hormone had no effect on them.  He hid his disappointment.  He didn’t know how else he was going to bond with her if they didn’t go through with the ceremony.
    And then he noticed she picked up a clean napkin and dabbed her forehead.  His relief was overwhelming.  It was starting to work on her.
    She looked at him and shook her head.  “You don’t have to be shy,” she assured him with a kind smile.  “I promise I don’t bite.”
    He returned her smile.  “What did you ask again?”
    “If you have a job?”
    “Not yet.  Back where I used to live , I worked with numbers.”
    “So you’re a whiz at math, huh?  That was my worst subject.” She picked up her cup and drained the rest of the soda.  Then she pressed the glass to her forehead.  “Is it me or is it hot in here?” She put the glass down and turned around in her seat.  “Sandy, is the air conditioner busted again?”
    “Nope,” the other wa itress said as she carried several pl ates on a tray to the four teenagers .
    He decided to take that as his cue.  “You want to get some fresh air?”
    “That might be a good idea.” She stood up and collected their dishes.  “I’ll be right back.”
    He wondered, for a split second, if she really would return but then recalled that she was link ed to him now, even though the link was a very thin one.  She’d have to return to complete the process.  Sure enough, she came back with her purse and stuffed an envelope into it.
    “I’ll see you tomorrow!” she called out to her friend who nodded.  She glanced his way and scanned him with more interest than he knew she would have had if he hadn’t emitted the hormone.  “You coming?”
    “Shouldn’t I pay for the meal?” he asked, standing up.
    “Oh.  Right.” She waved him over to the cash register.
    He went up to the counter and handed her the bill and his wallet.  “Take whatever you think is fair.”
    She fidgeted from one foot to the other, her body giving off an exc ited energy and he knew that her body was getting ready for him.   She pulled out a couple of bills from his wallet and put it into the register.  When she returned his wallet, her fingers brushed hi s and she looked him in the eye .  She licked her upper lip and caressed his hand.
    “I’ll drive you home,” she said in a low voice that was a demand, rather than a request.
    The invite had been established with her statement and now it was time to be alone so they could engage in physical contact.  He nodded and followed her out of the diner.

Chapter Four

     
    C aitlyn led him to her vehicle, which was a white minivan.  She unlocked the passenger door and turned to him.  She closed the gap between them and ran her hands up his arms and clasped them around the back of his neck.  Her pupils were dilated and her body hot .  He pulled her closer and gave a light moan as she wiggled against his strengthening erection.  Soon, very soon, he’d get to experience the joy of being inside her .  It would be exquisite, he was sure, if just holding her was a foretaste of the act to come.
    She pulled his face down and kissed him, her lips soft and warm, inviting him to linger at her mouth.  He ran his hands down her back and to her waist, encouraging her to shift aga inst him again, which she did.
    “We should find a