the
'sexual revolution' of the 70's
was a miss-named glimmer
of the quiet next phase of humane evolution
that is only just beginning...
Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm two years out of high school and I feel alive. Maybe I've been stuck in my room too long, too deep in my head. This virus stuff is a mindf_k. But I've also learned to do some internal research!
But this story will be mostly about tonight. We can go out now! And a moonbeam is streaming into my bedroom. It's lighting a smart alecky shape on my bed β my new minidress! The rectangle is so short! It shimmers, with silvery wool threads on the outer tunic. This is my tale of discovery. Feel free to read, as long as it interests you.
It took lots of time and hilarious failures but I've learned to design a dress. I'm so glad I had something to do. And it fits
me
; that makes
me
attractive. My well-defined walker legs look shapely, and my tightish ass and petite bod make a discernible bends in the carefully placed verticals. I'm feeling warm.
I used to work some time at a gallery shop, shop for deals, and take varied classes at the local college, including art. I've trying to keep my creative juices flowing, and sewing and designs help. My parents work jobs they like so they are not rich, but they are reasonable and not too needy, and I've got a great room. I can walk around, even dance. There's natural light and privacy, and a mirror I've carefully placed.
I was thoroughly on the sidelines in high school, maybe that's why I got out relatively unscathed. And I've been happy. But now a few years out, I wouldn't quite say "rut." I'm still pretty much a virgin. I tried boys, but the boys were either dull and superficial or drunkards. Most girls are even more superficial and there's these power games I never bothered to understand. At least I have an imagination. And when I was stuck in my room for fuckin months I looked more into this thing called "self-actualization." It made me feel sort of lofty. But then there's this last chapter. I'm so glad Dr. Maslow wrote about actualized love, including solo. There were some good energy back in 1970's and I hope its not lost.
So, to be clear, I was absolutely, totally, surprised; flabbergasted, when I first read how long joy can last! I don't know why I didn't ask that question before! But stuck for too many weeks and holy fuck, the experiments just got better and better! Is this what it means to be alive?!
Ok so it would embarrass me to talk more about that. And tonight I can go out! I feel so social, so biologicalβ I want to share! Today was warm and balmy and I had a safe bike ride. I'm showered and wrapped in a fresh towel and my muscles feel pumped. Let me turn up the music! Bye towel, let me put on silvery triangles that will dance in the mirror moonlight.
And now my dress... just tight enough and freedom is leaking out as legs β youw!
Silver flats with a precise little heel finish with a kick. The charcoal hoody is just in case with a zip pocket for my id. My hair is perfectly short and black (I had time to fuss with it). I'm sharp. I wonder if he will notice?
The horn blared; I skipped down the stairs and out! I tried not to be too happy reaching up to lock the door. My guy was standing by his pride and joy sports car. I've seen so many picture lately. He was waiting patiently, smiling and looking good. He is handsome and rather tall and his body looks friendly. I walked to him in a friendly way. He smiled and looked at my dress and politely said "hello." He opened my door. I sat down demurely, wondering where he'd look. At his shinny new tires! Hmmm. Was the outfit too wild? Too homemade? Not a problem, something told me the party will be more interesting.
He started the car and we were underway. He was trustworthy and could talk intelligently if the topic interested him. He had good taste in music and it was a longish drive to the party, so I kept up the superficial banter. I inquired about the event and it sounded interesting. When I asked him if hot babes would be available his profile smiled with delight.
He fiddled a lot with the stereo but his vision stopped there. The high end system beat darkness with resonance. We were leaving the city; the dark country we were entering seemed strangely inviting. I put the seat back some as buildings became few and far between. We were being swallowed slowly by a deep woods, and the foreboding atmosphere was amplified by the gothic beat. He wasn't watching me but it seemed like the moon was.
The journey continued and after a while nonverbals seemed to say "lost." Just as I began to figure out how to bring the possibility up, the engine spit and sputtered. Then it coughed, and the car was coasting to the side of the road. Then he sputtered, a string of obscenities as he got out. Some anger. Hood up, fiddle fiddle fiddle. I turned the music back on and the dark tune seemed so right.
"Nothing we can do with this damn thing and there's no f-n cell service. We've got to find a phone," he said in droning tones through my open window. I laughed β there was nothing outside but dark jungle!
I'd been cooped up too long! I opened the door and hopped out of the car. I needed to move. It was a lovely night for a walk and my legs were free. He wanted to head back, downhill, but I convinced him we had passed nothing for miles. Wasn't he looking at
anything
?! Ahead and up the modest hill was the only hope and he was too sullen to argue.
My shoes sounded nice against the gravely edge of the road. I could move in my dress, and my hoody was just enough security on this dark and balmy night. The air was oxygenated and my lungs drunk it in. But my friend was grumpy and sort of slow. To channel my ready energy, I took silly high steps. I jumped up in a twirl. I looked around.
Just as the pace was getting annoying, I spotted a great sign. "Look," I pointed. It took a minute but he followed my finger and saw the path. And as we stepped toward it, we could see them. Tiny, still a distance good away, but arranged over a large expanse β soft lit high windows, suggesting a large stone almost castle, obscured by woods and jungle. And the path looked like it led to the house. I shouted "let's go!" and assumed he followed.
It was up and down but at least the path was mostly well-placed stones, and the moon provided plenty of light. And thankfully, it was a good path β there was no brush to scratch my bare legs. And wow, they looked great in the light. The shoes worked well, gripping the rocks and earth precisely. I was in a rhythm bounding from rock to rock. Step step, hop hop, my legs knew where to go. What fun!
And then my guy crept into my mind. I looked back and saw darkness. I couldn't abandon him, or at least shouldn't. I bounded back downhill and found him, slowly picking his way, eyes stuck worriedly to the ground.
"I'm fine" he grunted, "don't worry about me."
"I can help you."
"No."