Two days later, the three friends nervously chatted with one another as they walked to the lecture hall together. They had decided at the end of the last class that they would indeed give their Exploring Human Sexuality class a shot. There were some serious expectations awaiting them in future classes, but for the first few anyway, it seemed they would just have to be willing to withstand some semi-public nudity. At first, Jen just thought it might be entertaining, especially getting to see some of her classmates' reactions, as well as their bods! Kelly wasn't quite as thrilled as Jen, but was also looking at the potential upsides of the class. And Jill, the one who talked them all into signing up in the first place, was the least sure about the whole idea. At the end of the last class, she had found some resolve to agree to do it along with her friends, but since then, she had done nothing but think about it. She was certainly concerned about being naked in front of her friends, not to mention complete strangers. And looking through the syllabus, there were some topics for future classes that really had her nervous. In fact if it weren't for the conversation the three of them had over lunch, she probably would have backed out.
The three girls all seemed to finally have the enormity of the requirements sink in just hours before the next class, and had a serious discussion about it over lunch. If they were really going to do this, (and pass the class!), they would have to truly want to investigate, explore, and study the topic of Human Sexuality. This wouldn't be some peep show or just another blow-off class. They decided that even as the degree of sexual experience varied among them, they each wanted to learn more about human sexual desires and lifestyles, and to better understand their own as well. So with that, their choice had been made. They all took the AIDS test on Tuesday evening and now found themselves signing the bottom of the class consent form too.
So it was with this resolve, though still filled with a sense of nervousness, that they arrived at the lecture hall for Class 2. They entered the room to find a considerably smaller crowd than had been present just two days prior. Close to only fifteen people this time. "I guess Dr. Green really scared some folks off last time," quipped Jen.
"No kidding," answered Kelly. "No need flirting to find three seats together today."
And with that, they grabbed three seats together right up front. Only two other people entered after the girls, a guy and a girl, who appeared to be together. 'That could make for an interesting situation later on' thought Jen, as she watched them grab seats a couple rows higher up. She looked around the rest of the room and was somewhat surprised to see how gender-even it appeared to be. From her count, there were eight other girls besides her and her friends for a total of eleven. But only nine guys! 'What a bunch of wimps', she thought of the dozens who had apparently bailed out. A relatively in-shape bunch too she calculated. One of the benefits of a southern college she figured: year-long warmth, which typically meant wearing fewer clothes, which equaled an incentive to stay fit. At least if she was going to be seeing naked people for the next fourteen weeks, they would be easy on the eyes. Except for one clearly overweight guy, for whom she suddenly felt truly concerned, hoping that he had a thick skin to face what surely lay ahead. Her concentration was broken by the sound of Dr. Green entering the room, oversized book bag slung over her shoulder, light yellow, floral sundress adorning her fit frame.
"Good afternoon everyone. I see that we have thinned out our ranks considerably, which was to be expected. Although by the number of folks who took the AIDS test, I had expected at least a few more of you. Oh well. Congratulations, consider yourselves the brave pioneers," she offered, with a beaming bright smile that helped set many of them a little more at ease.
Jill hadn't really noticed last time, but Dr. Green was a very attractive woman. Last class, she had disarmed them with her casual dress, and then thoroughly distracted them by her sudden and unexpected change into the nude. While most in the class obviously noticed her firm body, it wasn't until now, sitting right there up front, that Jill saw what a pretty face she had as well. Light brown hair cut in a practical, yet still-sexy style. And just a hint of light freckles on her face, which like the rest of her body, was of medium complexion. She obviously didn't spend hours under a tanning bed, but was clearly no Snow White either. Funny, with all else she could be concerned with at this moment, this is what had caught Jill's attention.
"If you all will take out your consent forms and syllabus," continued Dr. Green in her truly pleasant voice, "we can get things started. Please pass the signed consent forms to the aisles and then up to the front. Thanks."
Backpacks opened and papers rustled as the group followed her instructions. After passing their forms to the side, Jen looked down at the syllabus, with which she was already well familiar, and looked at the first week:
Week 1 – Introductory Topics Class 1: Course Intro, Requirements, and Expectations (AIDS Test, Consenting Agreement) Class 2: Nudity and Arousal, Class Introductions (Field Trip to Nude Beach)
Well this was Class 2, so there was certain to be some nudity here soon, and likely some arousal too, a tingle already passing through her body.
Dr. Green collected up all the forms and sat them in a neat pile on the desk. "OK thanks everybody. First off, I meant it when I congratulated you just now. I am sure it took a lot of hard thinking and soul searching to resolve to continue with this class. I promise you your decision will be well rewarded. You will come to have a much fuller understanding and appreciation of the human sexual condition, and will also become much more in touch with your own sexuality, which will ultimately make you happier people." Nervous seat-shifting and nervous smiles greeted this statement. "I can see you all seem to be nervous, which is completely natural and understood. So let me ask you all a question to confirm. Who here is even just the slightest bit nervous about what is to happen over the next 75 minutes?"
Nearly all the hands went up. Except for Jen's, who received a good elbow in the arm from Kelly once she noticed it at Jen's side. Dr. Green noticed this little move and directed her next statement to Jen.
"So you aren't at all concerned about what is to happen here today, Miss…?" she asked.
"Carter. Jen Carter. And well, no I guess not, not today anyway. I mean, it's not like we're all being led off to the electric chair or anything. In fact, it's only twenty or so people in here we have to deal with. I figure it will kind of be like spring break: what happens in Cancun, stays in Cancun. What happens in this class, stays in this class."
This statement brought a tension-easing laugh from the entire class, including Dr. Green. "Looks like you'd be fun to go away on Spring Break with Jen," she answered. "Well I think that's a great attitude, and I second the notion. In fact, that will be our first unwritten class rule. And for helping me establish that rule, you get to be my first volunteer in just a moment." She slyly smiled at the all-of-a-sudden not so confident girl.
"Our second rule is that since we will be getting to know one another intimately this semester, you will all call each other, and me, by our first names. We have all just learned Jen's, and will learn everyone else's momentarily. But first, I will demonstrate how this will be done, and then will expect each of you to come down here in front of your classmates and introduce yourselves in exactly the same way I am about to do."
With that, she stepped out of her sandals, then reached behind her back and unzipped the zipper of her dress, loosening it around her shoulders. She then alternately took each hand and eased the dress off each shoulder, slid it down her frame, and stepped out of it. Again she was wearing a simple, but sexy, white bra and panty set, and paused before going further.
"My name is Meredith Green, and you all can call me Meredith. I am 34 years old, single, and new to this university and area. I am in this class because I am your professor. I hope to assist you in exploring the topic of Human Sexuality." She paused and looked around the room. "When each of you is asked to come up here in front, I would like you too to tell us a little bit about yourself, and briefly tell us why you are here as well."
