Sonya started work in our mostly male shop. She had a "hard" look, almost mannish, and never seemed to put much effort into her appearance. Frankly, at times she could look really "rough." She smoked Marlboros and had a "don't fuck with me" persona. So, nobody felt sorry for her or thought, "poor girl, she must have had a hard life!"
So, being a bunch of horny immature guys, any girl who entered our arena was immediately judged as to "doable" or "not doable." Pretty much all of us were put off by her lack of effort on her appearance and persona.
But, there was one of the guys, Barney, who was a real sad sack. He had some challenges and didn't have a lot going for him. So, somehow the group, with me being a part of the idea, decided that maybe this was the girl for Barney! Surely there was someone for him. Maybe it might be someone like her.
So, sentimental saps that we all were, we tried everything in our power to help this along, over several months. In the end, it didn't take. She wasn't interested in Barney, despite her own "limitations." We definitely tried, and I was a part of that, with all of us believing that she might be a suitable match for Barney.
Well, months later, with the "match with Barney" project seemingly long forgotten (by NEARLY everyone), things started to change.
She started putting some effort into her appearance, softened her persona, and actually became friendly, even flirtatious.
Well, this took me totally by surprise. I had already pigeon holed her in my mind. So, I was confused. Hmm. Maybe? I was skeptical, but, hey, I didn't have a girlfriend, she was starting to act interested, and maybe she was ok after all?
So, she kept working on me and my perspective evolved. It wasn't long before I was "snagged on her hook."
Well she asked me out to dinner. We had a great dinner and she said, "You know, I heard you say that your roommate is out tonight. How about we shift over to your place?"
I was starting to like where things were headed! "Uh, yeah, I guess that would be ok," trying to remain cool, despite what it looked like was going to happen.
Well, we got to my place and had a couple more drinks. Then, she pulled out 5 scarves. I had no idea what for. But she had a plan, all right!
So, she said "follow me to the bathroom." Seeing as I figure I am about to get lucky, I am in a pretty agreeable state of mind.
"Ok. I have something really special planned for you, but I need you to strip first," she orders.