Another familiar face introduces itself. Nancy is her name. I see that her hair is damp as she thrusts out a hand to shake mine.
"How are you? Is Stephaney here with you or couldn't she make it?" she asks me, smiling. "Sorry for the damp hands. It's started coming down out there and I just got in."
Rain. I can hear it above the dull roar of the room, beating down just beyond the open doors of the auditorium. I think of the first time I saw you. But I always think of the first time I saw you when it rains.
We were in high school. It was our lunch period and you were standing with a couple of your friends, just under the shelter of the cafeteria. Your hair, long and dark, clung to you as you spoke to your comrades. I was captured, instantly, and I found that I could not take my eyes off of you.
As luck would have it, you noticed my steady gaze. I was embarrassed at having been caught staring and I knew that I should have ruined my chances at ever speaking with you. Still, I never wavered in my gaze.
Amusedly, you walked over and introduced yourself, flashing a smile. The voice that issued forth was as music to my ears, lilting and beautiful. For me, it was love at first sight and I could only pray that I would not say something stupid. I didn't and you agreed to let me walk you home after school.
That day, standing out in the rain in front of your parent's house, I leaned in under the damp cave of your hair and kissed you. I was afraid, never having kissed a girl before...not in that way. But, as I leaned in to kiss you, I saw your beautiful lips part, slightly. And then, as our lips met, we embraced, holding each other's sopping bodies.
We were rarely apart afterwards, finding or making time to be together whenever possible. Even our yearbook, for the next three years, noted us as "the couple most in love". A statement more true than any could have imagined.
Another voice shakes me from my memories. "Did you and Stephaney ever tie the knot?" asks a new face. The question makes me chuckle.
"Yes, we tied the knot" I tell the woman as I wander past her towards the open doors.
It was damp and cold the first time we "tied the knot". Clouds filled the sky with darkness. Lightning flashed and thunder rolled through the dark night. I remember how the wildness of the night excited you.
You came to me, eyes wide and excited, hands filled with silken scarves. "Tie me to the bed and have your way with me, lover!" you exclaimed.
We practically raced into the bedroom, tearing off each other's clothes. Stopping just as we entered the room, we kissed in a passionate embrace before I flung you to the bed. In an instant, I was upon you like a rabid beast, pinning you on the bed.
To my surprise you put up a struggle, fighting my attempts to bind your wrists to the bedpost. Excited at your struggle I fought against you, finally securing your arms to the bedposts. I grinned from over you, ready to bind your legs similarly.
As I made my first attempt to grab your ankle, you lashed out, nearly kicking me. In retaliation I spun around and slapped you, reddening your cheek. Still, you fought, prompting another slap. Suddenly, rapt with power, I flung myself over your legs and wrapped my arms around your calves. I struggled to still your powerful and well-formed legs.
As our battle raged I became more determined, filled with power and lust. Finally, as I feared I might never achieve my goal, I had you bound to the bed, your ankles pulled wide to their respective bedposts.
I stepped from the bed to admire my prize: A beauty in bondage, helpless and ready for the taking, still struggling against the knotted scarves that held you in captivity.