She gazed into his eyes so expressive and he could be serious one moment a clown. She pressed the top floor button. "Hey, I really had no idea that you would care about me and what I did. Have you thought about my future? I never gave much thought to marriage. My older brother and sisters are married. They have babies they wish to be free. I mean one day. I guess. I promised Dad I would finish college first. You're the only one that really I care about. Your not conceited or total jerk. Your fun to study with and I like how you explain stuff. You never revealed your real name. I know who your father is. The richest man in the world. The most influential. I know little of your relationship. Your adopted right. It's just odd. No real affection. Like you a precious possession. Not a person to him. I never saw you hug or kiss. I see my brothers kiss and hug mom and dad. Not as often. When they were away at camp and on trips. I am not trying to make you feel bad. It's obvious he cares about you. You're the most protected guy I know. You can hold your own in a fight. I saw you fight. More a scuffle. But you stood up for little guys. You're not bad."<br/>She stepped off the lift and took a few steps to clear the area. "Yea. I did ask you a lot about where you came from. I heard it's pretty, your home planet. Females rule. I think it should be equal. The world is not perfect. You can be silly and I like that about you. You get into a tight spot and you got friends. Your friend and not because of your dad."<br/><br/>She touched his sleeve and brushed his hand. *Did I just unload all that? All this time and I never said what I felt. He deserved to know. Me, in love? Could it be despite the dumb ole necklace?*