Chapter 8: The Dam Bursts
Kelly threw herself down on her bed and put her pillow over her head. She had been harassed all over campus today with catcalls. Lines from her video were shouted back at her, crude imitations made of her orgasmic shrieks. Worse yet, it was only 3 PM. Beth was in the middle of her first ride of the day on Scotty. On the first ride, she always took her entire two hours. No, she wouldn't have a chance to seek comfort from Scotty for another seven whole hours. At least, not that Scotty, she thought suddenly.
She gritted her teeth and selected Scott's number.
"It's you," he said gently, reverently. It was as if she were a small woodland creature he was trying not to startle.
"You're right, it's bad," she said in an overwhelmed monotone.
"Let me buy you coffee," he said, so gentle, so smooth.
She wanted to curl up in his arms and sleep. At the same time, she was never going to get her life together until she'd forgotten him.
Fuck it. Coffee is coffee. And she needed to clearly remind herself why they should not date. "Okay," she muttered, then more strongly, "Plato's coffee in fifteen minutes?" Wait, she looked like a wreck. "Sorry, in an hour?"
"That's next to campus. You'll be safe from harassment there?" he asked.
"You're a real porn star," she snickered, "you're the one they'll mob."
"I'm flattered you think so, but people don't care about the male talent," he said. "It's all you."
"Oh yeah?" she argued. "I've got fifty freshman and sophomore girls on my dorm floor that would beg to completely differ."
"Well... uh..." Had she just flustered Scott? "It's you, ten to one. So I'll pick you up."
"Okay," Kelly said. It came bursting out of her before she even thought about it or could stop herself.
Kelly stood at the street corner in a tight black knit dress and matching black clutch. The outfit was borrowed from a girl two doors down. She had on a big black pair of sunglasses she'd bought. She was so nervous, she was dancing around like she had to pee.
Scott pulled up in an old Mercedes. "There you are." She dived into the passenger seat like she was making a getaway. Scott carefully pulled into the flow of traffic.
She looked over at him and went weak and wet. Good thing she was wearing these giant shades.
"You look beautiful," Scott offered. "I didn't know you dressed for class so formally."
Kelly's face fell. Cover and cool both easily blown. "Sometimes," she argued. NOT. She glanced at him again as he drove. He looked more distinguished than she remembered. "Where are we going?" she asked.
"My house," said Scott.
Kelly froze. Her eyes went wide behind her sunglasses. She stammered, "No! I mean... I don't know... I promised myself..."
"Do you feel unsafe with me?" asked Scott, glancing at her and returning to his driving. "Physically unsafe? I hope... you know..." he sounded wounded.
It was not her safety she was concerned with, but her resolve. But that was top secret, or it was game over. And he had a point about public places. The last thing she needed was someone to see them together. Take pictures, videos, before they could escape. All over her social media. And then her parents would drive up here. What would a normal girl say? "It's... quick."
Scott grinned, "Is there a protocol to having coffee in my kitchen?"
Kelly was out of excuses. She fiddled with the clasp on her borrowed clutch.
They wound up into the hills. As they took the turns, Scott's giant hand ended up on her thigh. She thought to object. But then how ludicrous was it for her to object to his hand touching the outside of her body? His massive penis had opened her up into a real woman deep in her soul. It struck her as infinitely petty. Then again, consent is never automatic. She wasn't his chattel. It felt so damn good. She should really say something.
As she was debating with herself, he pulled up into his driveway. They went through his front gate and were greeted by two big energetic dogs, bigger than Kelly. As soon as they saw Scott their tails wagged furiously and they jumped and licked at him exuberantly. Kelly backed against the gate, frightened of getting hurt. Scott was a giant tall shield protecting her from their onslaught.
The dogs found Kelly hiding behind Scott and joyously fell down on their backs. They were smiling, if dogs smile, tongues lolling, tails sweeping the dirt. Kelly patted their bellies. They were boys. Make that excited boys. Kelly blushed as she patted and petted them. She didn't want to be reminded of erect penises just now.
"This black lab is Bonker. The pit bull is Clifton. Don't worry, they're gentle," said Scott. "They sure like you! They fell over and surrendered my house to you, and they've never met you before. I guess they see right away how happy I am that you're here."
"They're outside dogs?" asked Kelly.
"They have a door," he said. "Come on in." They kicked off their shoes at the door. The living room had a spectacular floor-to-ceiling view of the valley. The kitchen was off to the side. A counter pierced the wall between them and formed a sort of breakfast nook. Scott turned into the kitchen. Despite her desire to appear reluctant, Kelly danced into the living room. She dug her toes into the fluffy carpet and fell into one of the giant fluffy leather couches. It snuggled her. She felt hugged and comforted.
The dogs, eyes and tongues dancing, followed her closely, hoping for more rubs. "Bonker. Clifton," Scott called gently. The dogs made a U-turn and disappeared into the kitchen. "Dark roast?" asked Scott.
"Yes please," called Kelly, looking at the view. She could see her dorm from here. One of those two buildings, at least. She heard the sound of an espresso machine coming from the kitchen.
"Cream?" he asked.
"Yes."
Scott and the dogs arrived at the couch. Scott held two giant mugs of coffee. The dogs, who were apparently not allowed on the couches, groveled and scooched around happily at their feet. "Sorry, everything around here is... me-sized," Scott said, sitting next to her, towering over her. It had been less obvious in the car. Here, sitting next to him, he was massive, and muscular, and gentle. The cup he handed her was a big deep bowl of coffee. It made her feel even more like a child.
She sipped it. "It's good. If I drank all this, I'd bounce off the walls."
"Don't feel obligated," he assured her.
She set the giant vessel down on a giant coaster on the side table. Scott put a giant arm around her. The dogs cuddled and warmed her bare feet. It was so good being here, where she was never supposed to be. She burst into tears and started sobbing. Scott held her gently. Her sobbing became uncontrolled. Snot poured out of her nose and bubbled in her mouth. Scott pressed endless fresh tissues into her hands.