All characters in this story are over the age of 18, and no one under the age of 18 is taking part in any sexual activity. It is not endorsed or encouraged by the author.
Ben - 21, senior in college, 6' 3", tan skin, lots of tattoos, short buzz cut hair, grey eyes, lean athletic build, pretty good abs, great teeth.
Mina - 18 - senior in high school, 5'1", Chinese, black hair usually in pig tails, very curvy, brown eyes
I was finally back home. College is always stressful but this semester was extremely difficult. I'm a senior now, so courses are more intense and the class size gets smaller and smaller so its hard to rely on anyone but yourself. All the pressure is on you, and you can't afford to mess up this late in your academic career. So when winter break finally started, I was ready to ditch the campus life and come back to the familiar.
I missed my people. The community I have back home is more authentic and meaningful than any of the relationships I had formed in my university. Most notably, I had my best friend Mike. Mike and I had been through everything together. We've been friends our entire lives. We went to the same school, lived in the same neighborhood, and had the same interests. We played video games constantly and watched the same sports teams. Sure, there were some times where he made no sense and we'd argue on stupid politics bullshit, but it was all forgotten the next day. Just two average, life long friends. So I was excited to finally spend some more time with him.
Mike didn't go to college after high school. He was wicked smart, a great student, but he just said he wasn't capable of doing 4 more years of this. Which I totally get, it's a difficult thing and not everyone should or needs to go to college. There are plenty of other things that can be more impactful than a college degree. Personally, I just felt that's where I needed to end up. Everyone around me said I was smart, and at some point you play into people's idealization of you. They expected big things from me, and I wanted to prove them right. It was my mission and my motivation. Mike never got that motivation. So instead, he worked jobs here and there, made some money, and never moved. But if he wanted to, he could've gone to a university and done really well there. But he had his own desires, and finishing an undergrad degree was not one of them.
Mike also had this younger sister, Mina. She's about 3 years younger than me and Mike, and she's cool. We like to bring her around on our late night trips to Wal-Mart or go to movies. One of those things where your mom tells you to bring your younger sibling everywhere you go. But she's cool. She's very funny and very social, she can make friends anywhere and she's smart like Mike. Sometimes I think she's too smart for her own good. The three of us spend a lot of time together, at least we did when I was around. I really only see them on breaks or on summer vacation for now. I have plans to move back home, but I still have 1 semester left. So I'll try and enjoy their company while I'm here in town.
It was around noon when I came back home. I put my bags in my room and talked with my parents a bit. They invited me to get lunch with them, but I had already talked with Mike and we were gonna grab some burgers at this neighborhood spot we like to go to. My parents understood and told me to drive safe. Before I start the car, I get a text from Mike.
"Hey dude, is it cool if I bring Mina along? She says she really wants to catch up."
I respond, "Yeah sounds good! I'd like to hear what she has going on."
We all arrive outside the burger spot. It was one of those spaces where it's cheap but good. A family establishment. Mike and I do our signature hand shake as if we're two NBA stars, and Mina and I side hug.
Mike says, "Hey man! It's really good to see you!"
I say, "Yeah of course dude, you guys are the first people I wanted to see."
"And we really wanted to see you too" says Mina.
We all go in to the restaurant and take a seat, Mike and I start going off on what's changed and how they're doing.
"Did you get that job at the bar?" I asked.
Mike says, "Yeah I sure did! I gotta get my alcoholic beverage license but that's easy to get. The course isn't that long and the restaurant just includes it in my training."
"Damn bro! You're gonna be slinging them drinks. Get them tips my dude."
"Haha you already know it, from what I've seen and heard it's a fast paced job, but I could use some more excitement."
"Yeah I could as well, college is boring without people like you guys. I could really use something invigorating and exciting."
Mina says, "It's pretty boring here without you."
I say, "Really? I'm sure its not so bad. How's high school?"
"High school is pointless, it's just a stepping stone until I can move out of this place and go to college like you."
Mike says, "Yeah she's already decided to move on from here."
"Can't wait" she says with a shrug.
"Hold on, I'm gonna use the restroom" Mike says.
He gets up and heads to the bathroom.
I pull out my phone to just check my Instagram. It's not that I can't keep up a conversation with Mina, I just don't think we have a whole lot to talk about just between us. She also sounds super monotone today, I don't know why she wanted to meet up if she's not that excited today.
"Hey" she says.
Surprised, I say, "Hey? What's up?"
She looks around the restaurant, leans over to me, looks around again, and then in a hushed tone says, "I know something you can do that's invigorating and exciting."
I don't really know how to respond to this.
"Uhh and what would that be?"
She pulls out her phone, opens up the photos app.
"This."
She shows me a picture of some goth girl who's face is just completely covered in cum.
"WHAT THE FUCK MINA"
"Hey lower your goddamn voice Ben."
"But what the fuck is that??"
Until this point, Mina had been this sweet little, innocent sister to my best friend. We would talk sure, but nothing really of substance. I never thought she would show me something like this.
"It's called a facial."
"Yeah I know what the fuck it's called."
"So you're familiar."
"Yes, why did you show that to me."
"Because I want one. The girl in the photo, she's a friend from my high school."
"You have weird friends."
"I agree, but I'm weird too so it all works out. Anyway, one night, she sends me this exact photo. At first I'm like, 'What the fuck is this?' and then she texts me something like, 'omg I'm so sorry, I meant to send this to my boyfriend. He took this photo of me on my phone and he wanted it on his phone, but you were the first name that popped up! I'm so sorry and I get it if you don't want to be friends anymore, this is super embarrassing.' and then I said, 'Haha no worries, that was actually kinda hot.'. So now it's like our thing. She gets a facial from her boyfriend or whatever dude she's fucking at the moment, and then she texts it to me."
"That's fucking weird, Mina"
But it was kinda hot.
"Well I think it's cool and that's all that matters"
"So wait, by 'invigorating and exciting' you want me to-"
"Yes."
"You want me to-"
"Again yes."
Who is this Mina? She's so self assured. She's a real individual and she knows what she wants. This is not Mike's sister that I'm used to. Normally we speak very little and just go about our day. Also, where the fuck is Mike? Did he fall in?
"Wait but your high school, I mean, certainly there are guys there that can do this for you."
She slumps back down in her chair and looks to her left. Not looking particularly at anything, just being pensive.
"You're right, but they aren't you."
I had already anticipated this exchange since she showed me this photo. I had a response planned.
"Look Mina, I'm flattered of course, but I'm in college and you're still in-"
"I don't want to date you."
Okay I wasn't planned for that.
"You don't?"
"No, I don't want to date you. I'm about to go to college, you're about to move back here, I'm assuming. I don't want anything tying me back to this place, I want to do my own thing. You deserve someone your age with longer term goals of staying in one place. I can't do that for you."
"Then why bring me in at all?"
She looks to her right then snaps her head back to me.
"Look, Ben, we've known each other for awhile, and I admire you. For awhile, I've been admiring you. I think that you're...well...I think that you're hot. I like the way you dress and how you act. I think you're a cool guy and I respect you. The three of us all hang out, but I usually come along for you. Mike has really bad friends too. They aren't as charismatic or physically attractive as you. I think the distance made the attraction stronger. I haven't really had any experiences with anyone else, ever. Not that I've been holding out for you, just not that many interesting guys here. And since you won't be here for my last semester in high school, theres nothing and nobody to trace you back to this."
"By this you mean your facial"
"Exactly! You'll be gone and they'll never suspect a thing. No drama within the school about this leaked nude or whatever equivalent it is with a facial. You'll be a ghost. There's no risk to you at all!"
She had this crazy, scheming, conniving, smile. Her eyes moved in so many directions kinda like a chameleon. She was genuinely excited, but as for me...
"No."
Now she's looking up at the ceiling
"I'm not doing it." I say again.
"Okay, that's fine. I suspected as much, it's okay. Just. Please. Don't tell Mike, or anyone for that matter."
"Of course, I'll keep it to myself, I can at least do that for you."
"Okay, thanks, and...sorry. I know it's a lot."