Author's note: The following is a work of fiction that contains descriptions of explicit sexual acts and is intended for adults only. All people, places, and events are a product of my imagination and any characters described as engaging in sexual acts are over the age of eighteen. Thank you for reading. All feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for sticking around for the next instalment. This episode contains sex between one man and multiple women, and themes of working through trauma of previous harassment.
Previously on Langley Circle... Bella endured a distressing encounter with Ted, who had assumed that their relationship could be more than friendly, and wouldn't take no for an answer. Initially brushing the encounter off, Bella later discovered that the incident might have affected her more than she had thought.
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Season Two, Episode Nineteen
A gentle rocking and soft humming. Eyes stinging, body drained and trembling...... Until finally, the darkness receded.
Bella was sitting on the floor being cradled by comforting arms. She blinked slowly, and stared up into the concerned eyes of Beth Parker. Megan sat nearby, looking similarly worried, cheeks rosy and tear-stained.
She swallowed, her throat thick and dry. "It was all suddenly so overwhelming... Ted--"
"Shush there honey, it's ok," Beth said, her voice a soothing balm. "You told us everything; just relax now."
"I did?" Bella looked around in a daze.
"You've been talking for about twenty minutes," Megan said. "In between the bouts of sobbing." A stricken look overcame her. "Bella, I'm so sorry; I must have triggered something. I--"
Bella shook her head. "It wasn't you. I dunno why it came on. I was actually really enjoying the colouring, I truly was."
Relief melted onto Megan's face, quickly followed by a warm smile. "You did seem to be having fun, for a while."
"Yeah," Bella nodded softly, her face still enveloped in the warm safe caress of Beth's chest. "I've never felt like that before... Well as a kid obviously, but not for years, it was very liberating. Then I guess the wall I'd put up around the Ted thing suddenly crumbled."
"How do you feel now?" Beth asked. One hand gently stroking her back.
"Much better. A bit drained, but I guess it needed to come out."
"Do you want to report the incident?"
Bella thought about this for a moment. "No, not right now. I'm sure he got the message; I want to forget the whole thing."
"You sure?" Megan asked.
"Yeah, I handled it fine at the time, I guess it affected me emotionally a bit deeper than I thought, but I'm good now."
"Well that's the main thing," Beth said. "If you change your mind, I'll do whatever I can to help, if you want. For now, I need to get up; my bum is going to sleep on this floor."
"But I'm so comfy," Bella said, grinning as she nuzzled against Beth's chest.
Megan giggled while managing to look jealous at the same time.
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"So, what do you reckon?" Nicky asked, perching on the edge of her bed.
Josh sat facing her, his back to the wall, legs stretched out. He stared open-mouthed, blinking like an owl. His mouth opened and closed a number of times, but no sound came out. She pursed her lips, studying him intently, trying to work out if he would lose his shit, or agree to the idea... or do anything at all.
"Josh?"
His eyes slowly refocussed on her and he closed his mouth, swallowing hard enough for it to be audible. "You're serious?" The crack in his voice was already a reasonable indication which way his opinion was swinging.
Nicky inwardly sagged; this had been a bad idea. Still, there was no backing out now; it would be best to commit fully. "Yes, I'm totally serious."
"OK, next question, have you lost your mind?"
Nicky rolled her eyes. "No, I haven't. Didn't I just get done explaining all the reasons why it is a good idea, but if you're gonna be a dick about it, then let's forget it."
"OK, sorry. I didn't mean to be flippant; you caught me off guard."
"I get that," she said, resignation in her voice. "It's a stupid idea now I say it out loud. I shouldn't have let Bel and Sal talk me into it." That wasn't strictly true, but the little white lie made her feel a bit better.
Josh said nothing, chewing thoughtfully at his cheek for a moment. "Honestly?"
Nicky nodded slowly, peering at him expectantly.
"Theoretically it's a good idea, especially for Toni. Virginity can be a massive millstone, I can attest to that. You were super amazing for me when we did it, and I can see how you'd want every girl's first time to be cool, relaxed and comfortable, but I'm not sure I'm the right person for this job."
Nicky smiled softly. "I reckon you are exactly the right person. You're so understanding and considerate; I know you wouldn't do anything to make Antoinette uncomfortable."
Josh frowned. "Of course not, but you're my girlfriend, and she's my... What is it you lot call her, my psycho stalker?"
Nicky let out an inappropriate giggle, pursing her lips to swallow further laughter. "I know, it sounds totally crazy but--"
"But nothing," Bella said as she barged into the room and flopped down on the bed. "I can't believe you two are still going on about this."
"Bel, it's kind of serious," Nicky said.
"I get that, but let's keep it simple. Would Antoinette want to lose her virginity to Josh? Answer, yes. Are you prepared for Josh to fuck Antoinette? Answer, yes. Do we think Josh is the caring sensitive type to do the right thing? Answer yes. Are you also interested in getting into Toni's pants?" She looked at Nicky directly and the heat rose to Nicky's cheeks. "Answer, yes. Is your relationship strong enough to handle this? Answer yes, for god sake. You two are sickeningly tight and in love, and if opening your bed up to Trudy, Sally, Me, your mum and god knows who else recently doesn't prove it, then fuck knows what would."
Nicky flicked her eyes to Josh, who like her, had been stunned into silence. He peered back at her, his eyebrows lifting. She shrugged; annoyingly, Bella was right... about everything. That was so bloody Bella.
Bella looked between Josh and Nicky and then continued. "Right, now we've got that cleared up, call Red and tell her you two are going to make her dreams come true, then let's get naked. I'm as antsy as a llama on speed and really want you on my face and Josh balls-deep in my cunny, if that's all cool with everyone?" She nodded purposefully as she lifted onto her knees and bobbed her eyebrows playfully at them.
Josh turned to Nicky. "You'll be there right?"
"Yeah, I think that would be best."
"I'd rather do everything in front of you, no secrets."
"Agreed."
Bella scoffed at Nicky. "You just want to munch some Red minge,"
"Bella, you are so crude," Nicky blanched, but couldn't resist a giggle. "Wait, what? Are you calling her right now?"
"No time like the present," Bella said tapping her phone. It rang for a long time, and as Bella was about to give up, an out of breath Antoinette came on the line.
"Bella! Wow... Hi. What's up?"
Bella narrowed her eyes. "Stop being sneaky, turn your video on. Trust me, you're gonna wanna be fully engaged for this conversation."