I was…” Gloria paused and they looked at each other in the eyes. Jason turned his head away as he heard something from the vent. “Let’s go.” Jason said and grabbed Gloria’s hand. He felt a warm current rushing through his body. Gloria was surprised, but she didn’t draw back her hand. They looked at each other nervously. “Come on. This is not like you. The one fight with me.” Gloria chuckled. Jason pulled Gloria close to him and said, “How about now?” “That is more like it.” Gloria said happily. “Let’s go.” Jason said. They ran out of the library hand in hand. The entertainment zone in the second class species area had a theater the size of a tennis court. Jason and Gloria took two seats in the middle and sat next to each other. “What is this thing?” Gloria asked as she pointed at the screen at the front. “It’s the screen.” Jason said in embarrassment. He knew this theater was decades old and nobody used it anymore. “What?” “Movies are shown on the screen. That’s how we see it.” “I never see a movie this way. This is cool.” Gloria said happily. “So what movie you like to see?” Jason asked. “What do you like?” “I like some of the very old action movies.” “Pick one you like.” Jason loaded the movie called Matrix. He had seen this movie numerous times. But this time, with Gloria sitting beside him, he couldn’t focus on the movie any more. He took this time admiring every detail of her beautiful face and sexy body. Her eyes, nose, lips, cheeks and chin were perfect on their own and when they came together, that was the face of an angle. The tight white uniform she was wearing showed off her long legs and ample breasts. And at last the aroma from her body was so pure and seducing that Jason almost kissed her. When the movie was over, Gloria was lost in her thought. “Do you like it?” Jason asked. “Yes. Do you think somebody will risk his life to save his friends?” Gloria asked gently. “Yes. Because I will.” Jason said decisively. “Really?” “Yes.” Gloria looked away. She had never had a friend since she could remember things. In her memory, her family almost had no visitors. During all those lonely years, she learned to be strong and look strong. Every step in her life was the survival of loneliness and bully. “Gloria, you are alright?” Jason asked caringly. “I am fine. You know you were right the other day. I don’t have a friend.” Gloria said sadly. “I thought I was your friend.” Jason said seriously. “You want to be my friend?” “Well, if I can’t be your boyfriend, I like to be your friend.” Jason said in a joking voice. “If you are my boyfriend, then I will go back to the fact that I don’t have a friend.” Gloria joked. “I think I can do both. You know.” Jason said like an expertise. “We will see.” Gloria said happily. “You know, this movie has a sequel. Maybe we can see it next time.” “Sure. We will do that.” Gloria said excitedly, but suddenly she lost steam and looked sad. Jason noticed the dramatic change and said, “What is it? Tell me.” “I will go to the selection tomorrow. I can only see you after that, if I make it.” Gloria said emotionally. “How can I get in touch with you?” Jason asked eagerly. Gloria removed her family badge from her uniform and gave it to Jason and said, “This is my family communicator.” “I will keep in touch. I will make sure you make it.” Jason said as he held Gloria’s hand to his chest. “How?” “If you are in trouble, you let me know.” “It is on planet Etitaeg.” “I know that planet. I will go there and save you.” “That is crazy. You will die.” “I am crazy but I am not going to die. You are my friend. I will take the risk.” Jason stopped short of saying girlfriend. “Please don’t do that.” Gloria said in a begging voice. “Am I your friend?” “Yes.” Gloria knew