Leila brushed a strand of chestnut hair from her face as she and Camelia pushed through the doors of the roadside truck stop. At eighteen, she had a natural beauty that drew attention--blue eyes that caught the light and a figure that had matured into womanly curves beneath her simple summer dress.
"I told you this place has the best snacks," Camelia said, leading the way past rows of candy and energy drinks. "Plus, no one from school ever comes here."
The truck stop was busy with travelers--families stretching their legs, truckers grabbing coffee, and locals picking up essentials. The girls wandered through the aisles, picking up chocolate bars and fizzy drinks before heading toward the restrooms at the back of the building.
"Ugh, I hope it's not gross in there," Leila said, pushing open the door to the women's bathroom.
To their surprise, the bathroom was unexpectedly modern--recently renovated with clean tile walls, new sinks, and three stalls with proper doors. The scent of industrial cleaner hung in the air.
"Not bad," Camelia remarked, heading to the left stall directly adjacent to the wall. "I'll be quick."
Leila leaned against the sink, checking her reflection and fixing a smudge of mascara. A few moments later, she heard Camelia's voice, tinged with curiosity.
"Leila? Come look at this. There's something weird in here."
Leila hesitated. "If it's something gross--"
"No, it's not that. Just come see."
Leila pushed the stall door open to find Camelia pointing at the side wall. There, about waist height, was a perfectly circular hole roughly the size of a soda can, its edges worn smooth.
"What is that?" Leila asked, bending to examine it.
"I don't know. It goes straight through to the next room." Camelia peered into the darkness of the opening. "I think that's the men's room on the other side."
Leila frowned. "That can't be right. Why would there be a hole between the bathrooms?"
Camelia shrugged, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. "Maybe for passing notes? Or toilet paper emergencies?" She giggled at her own lame joke.
Leila rolled her eyes but couldn't help feeling curious. She leaned closer, trying to see through to the other side, but it was too dark to make out anything.
"We should probably just ignore it," Leila said, though she made no move to leave.
Camelia pulled out her phone, its case decorated with glittery stars. "Let's ask TruthTeller. It knows everything." She opened an AI assistant app with a sleek blue interface. "Hey TruthTeller, what's a hole in a bathroom wall between men's and women's restrooms used for?"
The phone's speaker emitted a smooth, gender-neutral voice: "To provide an accurate answer, I'd need to see what you're referring to. Would you mind activating your camera so I can better assist you?"
Camelia looked at Leila, who shrugged. "Sure, why not?" Camelia said, holding up her phone so the camera faced the hole.
"I can now see what you're referring to," TruthTeller responded after a moment. "This appears to be a deliberate modification to the wall. Such openings can serve various purposes in different contexts."
"Like what?" Leila asked a little impatient, leaning closer to the phone.
"In some contexts, such openings might facilitate communication between rooms maybe in case of toilet paper emergencies." Leila could practically hear Camelia's eyes roll a full 360 degree rotation after hearing the AI make the same lame joke. "In other contexts, particularly in adult environments, they may serve more... intimate purposes."
The girls exchanged glances, a mixture of confusion and budding realization in their expressions.
"Intimate how?" Camelia asked, her voice dropping to a whisper despite the empty bathroom.
TruthTeller paused before responding, "It allows for anonymous interaction between occupants of adjacent rooms. Would you like me to explain in more detail how such an opening might be used?"
Leila felt a flush creeping up her neck, a strange mixture of embarrassment and curiosity washing over her. "You mean people use this for... sex-stuff?"
"That is correct," TruthTeller confirmed. "Though the specific sex-stuff activities, as you call them, may vary. Would you like me to explain the common uses based on what I can observe from the dimensions and placement?"
Camelia's eyes widened with mischief. "Can you show us what we are supposed to do with a hole in the wall? We have no idea but explain it step by step." She started giggling. "Wait, even better I dare Leila to let you teach her practically." She tried to withhold her laughing but the challenge was made.
Leila shifted her weight, knowing they should probably leave but unable to stop herself from reacting to the indirect dare.
"Ugh, Fiiiiine," she sighed, her curiosity getting the better of her. "I'll do it. TruthTeller, show me what I'm supposed to do with this hole."
The AI's tone shifted instantly, becoming more animated. "I'd be happy to guide you through this exploration of purpose, Leila. First, stand directly in front of the opening with your ass so we can establish proper positioning."
Leila moved forward, standing before the circular hole. A strange flutter of excitement passed through her as she faced the unknown darkness beyond.
"Perfect," TruthTeller said encouragingly. "You have excellent natural instincts. Now place your hands on the opposite wall, to steady yourself."
Camelia leaned against the stall door, watching with growing interest as her friend followed the AI's instructions, placing her palms flat against the cool tiles.
"That's right," the AI continued. "The wall behind you is important--it creates the barrier that makes this experience so unique. You are usually expected to hold still once proper positioning is achieved. Notice how your body naturally knows what to do?"
Leila shifted slightly, feeling oddly comfortable following these directions. "What now?"
"The opening is positioned at the ideal height for your body type," TruthTeller observed. "Next, you'll need to adjust your clothing. Lift your dress slightly to align yourself with the hole."