"What should I wear?"
"I don't know! I can't believe he's coming over there. You're crazy girl!"
Was I crazy? I didn't think so. Just infatuated with an older boy -- not a boy, a college
guy
. And he was on his way over to my house! I didn't have much more time to plan and this phone call with my friend Jenna wasn't helping.
I had to put on something hot for him, throw everything into the closet so it looked clean, and somehow tell my Mom! Yeesh.
"Samantha -- do something shocking and put on a bathing suit! A bikini or something!"
"Hmm, that is good. He'll really be into me I bet when he sees that!"
"I know, right! A college guy, I can't believe it...you're so lucky," said Jenna.
"Well, he said he has a friend, so maybe we can double after today if he still wants to hang with me." I said.
"Why wouldn't he want to hang with you, Samantha!? You're hot! Are you scared about seeing him for the first time -- you only met online last week! What if he sent you a fake pic or is all psycho?"
"I don't think his pics are
all
fakes. He's so cute! And we've talked on the phone, I think he's nice and sweet and a little dark! Look, I gotta go, he'll be here soon" I said.
"OK, call me as soon as he leaves and tell me everything! Actually, text me while he's there and let me know what's going on!" said Jenna.
"You're nuts. OK, bye Jenna!"
"Byyyyye Samantha...have fuuuuun!"
I had 30 minutes left. I threw everything in the closet even though I didn't think we'd be up in my room. Then I went to talk to my Mom.
"Hi Mom!"
"Hey honey, what's up?"
"Uuum, I have a friend coming over, is that OK?
"Yeah, sure. Who is it?"
"John -- he's a friend, um, of Jenna's."
"A boy? Hmmm. I don't know. With your father out of town I don't think you should have company like that."
"Oh Mom, he's a good guy, I know it! Please??? I want to hang out with him a little. Maybe he'll ask me to prom next month!"
"OK, but no closed doors and no nonsense. I want to meet him too."
"Thanks Mom!! You're the best, I love you!"
"Uh-huh."
My Mom smiled after agreeing and I couldn't be happier. I could see she was a little worried like any mother would be. What with her 18 year old daughter about the graduate from High School in a month and a boy coming over to the house. I've dated before but it was always boys of parents my parents knew. I wasn't about to tell my Mom this guy was older. 21 to be exact. And in college. She would never say yes.
I ran up stairs to get on my bathing suit. I figured I did look great, and it would seem like I was just chillin' out at the pool -- not frantically trying to impress him.
THE DOORBELL!
I couldn't get there fast enough. My Mom beat me to it. The look of shock was obvious on her face. This wasn't a boy. This was a man. John was tall, 6 feet probably. He was built like a football quarterback. He was a little dark -- his skin was tan, but his attitude was also little rough. But he was pleasant at the same time. It was strange. There was something evil and mysterious behind his dark eyes. And he...brought a friend?
"Hi, I'm John. This is my friend Steve."
"Uhhh, hi" my Mom muttered. She was flustered and unsure and upset.
They stood there awkwardly for a few seconds so I knew I had to act fast to get things moving.
"Hi John!" I said from the top of the stairs.
All three of them looked up at me. John's eyes met mine and he slowly scanned my body up and down. Steve just looked right at me and smiled a bit. I didn't think it was possible, but my Mom's jaw dropped down even further.
I was wearing my one piece swimming suit and some sandals. I try to cover up a lot because boys do tend to stare at me. I'm told I have a fantastic body -- boys look at me like they want to eat me alive. I don't understand the appeal; I think I'm just normal.
I'm 5'5, 110 pounds. I have dirty blonde hair and bright blue eyes. I have an athletic body from years of sports, but I don't really play much anymore because...because of my very large breasts. They do get in the way for almost everything and tend to hurt when I run or get hit in the chest. They are embarrassing for me, and sometimes my family when others stare. But the boys are sure taken with them.
"Hi Samantha. It's good to see you..."
Before he could finish I needed to set the story straight for everyone!
"Yes, it's been a while since we hung out...
with Jenna right?
"
John smiled out of the corner of his mouth and nodded. "Yes, how is Jenna doing."
Before I could answer, John looked down at my Mom who was still in shock and said "I'm happy to finally meet you. Samantha has spoken very highly of you and Chuck."
"Uuuuh, thanks. I'm sorry to say she hasn't mentioned you to me OR Charles." My Mom said this as she scanned from John, to Steve and finally at me. I was probably in a bit of trouble. But my Mom is cool and would wait until out guests left to yell and punish me.
After a few more silent seconds, I happily bounced down the steps and took John by the hand to go outside to the pool. We all three quietly made our way out and my Mom still didn't leave the doorway...or close her mouth.
John, Steve, and I talked for a while outside. We appeared to be just catching up, but it was more like just getting to know each other. John and I met online through friends of friends. We hit it off online and quickly started talking on the phone. Now that we met in person I knew the chemistry was there between us for real! I was so excited. I really liked John -- he was HOT and great to talk with. Steve was rather silent, but chimed in from time to time with sarcastic remarks.
I could see my Mom watching from the kitchen window. We weren't going to be able to get away with anything from here. She came out a few times to bring us lemonade, some snacks, and then once without anything. She just stood there like she had a reason but forgot or just wanted to break up the party and thought better of it. I was a bit stressed out about it, but spending time with John was a bit more important to me at the moment.
Steve went inside to use the bathroom. My Mom wasn't in the window. As we sat on the edge of the pool next to each other, John dropped the straw from his glass. We both bent down to pick it up and as our faces were an inch apart I felt the blood rush from me in a flash and I was on fire. I wanted him to kiss me desperately.
We stared at each other for a long second and then he slowly, slowly moved his lips closer to mine. He lightly brushed his lips across mine and slowly moved them across to my cheek. My mouth involuntarily opened and I exhaled breathlessly to coax him back over. He came slowly back and kissed my top then bottom lip and I moaned out loud.
My hands went up to the side of his head to pull him in closer. One of his hands did the same and the other went to my side to guide me closer to his hard body. Our lips parted and I felt the tip of his tongue enter my mouth. I hadn't kissed much. It was mostly lips closed, and little pecks. I was a bit inexperienced to say the least. Rare for a girl my age. And from what I'm told, rare from a girl who looks like I do.
We kissed passionately like that for a few seconds until I heard the patio door slide open loudly. John and I both jumped back, hearts pounding from the sexual tension and fear. It was just Steve.
"Uuuh, oops, sorry. You have a TV or something. You know, so you two can have some alone time."
John and I looked at each other. John was smiling a bit and I was embarrassed and a bit on edge. I did want alone time but John was so new, and my Mom was home, and we just met and there was Steve. I was confused and excited and just overwhelmed from the kiss.
"Um, sure. Follow me into the den. It's the other door off the patio."
I felt them following behind me as I led them to the den. "Here, TV."
"WOW!" Exclaimed Steve. "This is nice! This is your den."
"Yes, our den is here, and my father's office is through there."
"Steve, why don't you pick out something good to watch and we'll join you in a minute. Samantha was going to show me her father's office."