His surprised smirk makes me laugh, then he says."You've given that an incredible amount of thought."

"Well, yeah!Hero worship is a serious matter, Mr.Moore.They must be worthy!So why Wonder Woman?"

"She's beautiful with nice tits."

"Men!You are all the same!"

"No, we are not all the same.I thought I made that clear."

"Yes, you did.But give me a valid reason why Wonder Woman is worthy of being a superhero."

"I'll give you several.Because she's a princess, a warrior, and she fights for sexual equality.She kicks ass and takes names, regardless if it's bad dudes or bad bitches, plus she carries an awesome golden lasso of truth."He states, then adds."But mostly because she's beautiful with nice tits."

"You said that already," I smirk, then put my finger to my lips and tap them."Fascinating answer, Mr.Moore.I concur.She is hero-worship worthy!"

"I'm glad she meets your strict criteria."

I wiggle in the seat to get comfy, facing him."What's your plans for post-Army life?"

I smirk, looking forward to it."I have a much-needed vacation to my studio in Italy with a blonde bombshell that just walked into my life.But before you showed up, completing the farmhouse renovation was at the top of my list."

He puts the blinker on and turns into the apartments."Aurei, I had a really fantastic time today riding.Thanks."

"You're welcome."

I stare out the window, thinking as we travel up the drive."I cannot wait to meet your friends."

He chuckles."If you think Ann was surprised, you're going to enjoy their reaction tonight."

"I can't fucking wait!"

Back at Dogwood Court, Aurei pulls the truck into his parking spot next to my car.I turn and ask him as he switches it off."Do you believe in Karma, Aurei?"

He opens the door, gets out, and tells me right before he closes it."I believe in destiny."He grins and walks around to my side, and I wait, knowing he wants to open the door for me.

We walk hand in hand to our building and see Mrs.Smith walking up to Building B.When she sees us, she claps her hands, then gives us a thumbs up.I state the obvious."Well, she approves even if Lucy won't."

Aurei chuckles."Yep, Lucy is a little hostile towards me."

"A little?"We laugh as he opens the door, and I walk through first."More than a little."We re-clasp hands and continue through the lobby to the elevator.

"Favorite food?"

"Fried Chicken, but I don't eat much of it anymore."

"Did you play football in high school?Scratch that.I know you did.What position did you play?"

"Yes, cornerback."

"Favorite color?"

"No."He rolls his eyes.

I laugh, grab his arm and pull myself against him."Just kidding."

Aurei's rests our clasped hands on my ass, and their positioning rolls my body into his.He hugs me tight against him.A guy our age joins us.He and Aurei exchange "Sup's."When the elevator doors open, an old couple comes out.They are both frowning and look so unhappy.After they pass, we enter, and I tell Aurei."Please spank me if I get grumpy.Life is too short to be a grumpy fuck."

"You got it."He hugs me up again and smiles down at me.