Chapter 11: I Like You

Ethan woke up in a treehouse, staring at a ceiling interwoven with threads. He gasped for air as he stood up, muttering to himself, *Where am I?* Suddenly, a woman entered, hand on her waist. She gasped in surprise, saying, "Oh, you're already awake! We found you by the river. Can you stand up yet? If not, let me help you."

 Ethan's mind was in a daze, so he let her carry him. As she drew closer, he noticed her stunning beauty. *Oh my God,* he thought, his hormones skyrocketing as he realized she wasn't wearing a bra, her nipples visible through her white shirt that reached her waist. She wore only her panties, making her look quite seductive.

 She opened the treehouse door, and sunlight flooded in, momentarily blinding Ethan. The girl paused, allowing him to adapt. When his vision cleared, he saw stairs interwoven between at least twenty trees, leading to more treehouses dangling high above. She carried him across the stairs, and they quickly reached another treehouse.

 Inside, the scent of fish filled the air. A man was chopping fish with impressive speed. When he noticed Ethan, a sneer crossed his face. "Pussy," he said mockingly.

 Cassandra frowned immediately. "Derrick, this is our guest, and I won't allow you to disrespect him."

 "Sure, sure, my bad," Derrick replied, but disdain lingered in his tone. He waved dismissively, adding, "Breakfast is served."

 Ethan sat quietly, eating, before he finally asked Cassandra why she had saved him. She smiled, and it felt like spring had arrived. She played with her fingers as she replied "Lets just say .....I like you".