An eternity later, you both let go. Barbara says, "Ok, what now?
We are the only two people that can swallow others. It'd be a pity to
waste this ability. "Yeah, I agree," you say. "So, what
do we do?" She thinks for a moment. "I know that we both
have annoying siblings. We could start with them..." The thought
is oddly appealing.
You decide that she has probably learned her lesson, and so you let
her back out- through your mouth. She gets up off the ground, dusts
herself off, and looks at you. "You can do it too?" she
asks. It is your turn to look at her as though she is silly. "Oh-
dumb question." She then walks over to you and suddenly throws
her arms around your neck. "Oh, I don't believe it! I have to
tell you- I've loved you ever since I've known you, but I knew Dave
liked me, and I coludn't hurt him by showing my love for you- but now
that he's gone, (buurrrp!) I can! Oh, I love you!" You look into
her eyes, startled. They shine like clear pools in the moonlight. You
have always liked her too, but believed that to her you were just a
friend. You say, "Barbara, I love you too. I've never told you,
because I thought you would laugh, but now-" You embrace her.