A Note to the reader:
Double Switch is a novel with a Prologue, an Epilogue and 18 chapters. The Prologue has been on this site for some time. Unfortunately, the censors at Literotica rejected my first and second chapters. I have rewritten them, making sure that no overt sexual activity takes place until the participants are 18 years of age.
To understand the story, you need to read the Prologue first. So, look it up under my name in the Author Index before proceeding with this Chapter.
Incidentally, Literotica calls the Prologue, Chapter 1. So, Chapter 6 you see here will be listed as Chapter 7. etc.
Chapter 6
At the conclusion of their freshman year, the Adams twins and the Davidson twins had been very successful in their studies - especially Ernest. The fact that, despite their active social lives, the three others had put in a good showing, attested to their above average intelligence.
Frank and Sally saw each other every chance they got, often taking weekend trips together. Nevertheless, they found time to participate in several campus clubs and activities.
After Christmas break; Sue, having already lost her virginity to Rod Altmann, vowed to sample some of her fellow male students. The realization that her sister was getting so far ahead of her provided some of the incentive for her adventures, but her sheer love of cock was the real driving force. However, intent on completing her education, she was always careful to insist on safe sex.
In addition to her studies and an active social life, Sue was involved in several campus activities, principally the Drama Society and Literature Club. The fact that her freshman English professor, Eric Richardson, served as the faculty advisor for both groups, provided one incentive for joining them. Membership meant that she could continue to observe Professor Richardson at close range. Though she tried to tell herself his stewardship of these groups had nothing to do with her selecting them, even she knew better. These activities fit well with her interests and future ambitions, so she was able to use that as a rationalization.
In the fall of her sophomore year, the drama group was preparing to put on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Out of several contenders, Sue won the leading female role. The male lead went to a junior named Brian Canter. From men Sue had dated, she had learned that Brian's preference was for other males. Nevertheless, he did have the makings of good actor and could convincingly play the part of Romeo. So he won the role easily. But, because of her awareness of his sexual preference, Sue found it difficult to relate to him during rehearsals - so much so that her aversion to the leading man became evident to Professor Richardson who was directing the production.
On the conclusion of the third day of rehearsals, Richardson, not happy with Sue's performance, asked her to remain after the rest of the cast left.
"Miss Davidson," he began, after the door closed on the last of the other cast members. "You did better than any of the other girls trying out for Juliet. But, now that we're in rehearsal, you don't sound as convincing as you did at try-outs. Despite the huge rift between your two families, you
love
Romeo more than life itself. Remember, you're Juliet. You've got to let your love for him come out in the way you say your lines. I'm sorry, but you're just not doing that. Is there a problem? I'd like to help if I can, but I need to know if something is troubling you - so I'll be able to."
Sue knew very well what her problem was - Brian Canter. But how was she to respond. She didn't feel she should come right out and tell Professor Richardson her knowledge of Brian's sexual preference was preventing her from giving the kind of performance she was otherwise capable of. She simply found it impossible to act as if she loved the leading man. She knew she had to say something in response to Professor Richardson's question, but couldn't come up with a believable explanation. She searched her brain for an intelligent answer, but one illuded her.
"I don't know, Professor Richardson," she finally replied. "I know I'm not performing up to my maximum ability, but I can't explain why." She could, but wouldn't.
"Perhaps, if I went over the lines with you? Do you think that might help? I'll be your Romeo. See how you can relate to me."
I wish you were my Romeo,
Sue mused.
I wouldn't have any problem relating to you.
But, as much as she reveled in even being in the same room with Professor Richardson, she knew that anything which might develop between them could prove disastrous for both. As soon as she had arrived, she and the other incoming freshmen were given a lecture on school rules; the one on student/faculty fraternization was emphasized as being rigidly enforced. Accounts of its violation, and the fate of transgressors, were stories frequently recounted to the impressionable first-year girls by the upper clanswomen in her dormitory.
So, though Sue Davidson's brain knew only too well what the consequences might be, the rest of her nevertheless yearned for closer contact with Professor Eric Richardson.
"Miss Davidson, are you paying attention. Your mind seems far away," the Professor said.
"Yes, of course. I was just thinking about how I can be more convincing in the part."
"Let me set it up for you. Most people think of the balcony scene as the most important one in Romeo and Juliet. But, that's not the scene in which they discover their love for one another. The scene which sets the stage for the entire play, is Act I Scene V, the gathering at the Capulets home. This is the scene in which Juliet's passion for Romeo is ignited. That must come out in your performance, or the remainder of the play falls flat. So, it's up to you to bring out that passion you've discovered you have for this young man. Remember, you are Juliet, not Miss Sue Davidson. The man playing opposite you is Romeo, not Brian Canter. It's thirteenth century Italy, not twentieth century America. Passions of all kinds, run high. All too many actresses don't play this scene the way it should be played. They speak the lines almost solemnly. As Juliet, I want you to show me the intensity and passionate love you feel for Romeo.
"Okay, I'll try, Professor Richardson." Sue's heart was pounding at the prospect of playing this important and passionate love scene with her handsome instructor.
"All right, let's get started. Romeo says to Juliet:
'If I profane with my unworthest hand.
This holey shrine, the gentle fine is this.
My lips, two blushing pilgrims ready stand
To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.'"
Professor Richardson gestured toward Sue to indicate she should begin.
"'Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much,
Which mannerly devotion shows in this;
For saints have hands that pilgrims hands do touch,
And palm to palm is holy palmers' kiss.'"