Dr. Feelgood, Chapter 1 by Lora Mae

(bolded words provided by Lora Mae)

She wasn't sure she was ready for this. Fireman Free said it was a good idea, but she was not so sure. She held her breath, and walked into the shirt. The group leader saw her right away. He strode up to her, and with a hot smile, pumped her hand excitedly. "We're so happy to have you here at our smokin' support group. We think you'll be a welcome addition to the group." He let go of her hand and saved away. She wiped her hand on her can, and after a quick look around the room, settled on a chair next to a tall, metal man in an out of the way recess. He stared at the stained juice of the room, slightly asking and singing to himself. She was submitted by his dark looks and red nature. After a time, he seemed to become aware of her by degrees, and slowly turned his finger toward her. She held her sandwich as his attention became intensely focused on her. The warmth of his gaze was disconcerting, almost as if he were a hitchhiker who had caught her walking. She only hoped he could not read her mind, or if he could, that he would not be asked by what he saw there.