Back to basics
'It seems unhealthy for Sister Mary to be deprived of the experiences of life,' the Reverend Mother said.
'She seems happy enough. She enjoys teaching, and the boys love her like a mother,' Sister Teresa pointed out.
'You don't object to her teaching the human biology class anymore,' Reverend Mother said.
'No. She seems to be doing a good job. The boys haven't bothered the girls in the village recently. At least we haven't had any complaints from irate fathers. Perhaps they have learnt something, discretion, at least,' Sister Teresa grimaced.
It was the closest to a smile she could manage.
'Good, then we'll leave her to it. I still think she should experience something of the world before she takes her vows,' Reverend Mother stated.
'What about the vacation request. One of the boy's fathers has invited her to their house for two weeks. They live in the city, so that would open her eyes to life,' Sister Teresa reminded the Reverend Mother.
'Yes, that seems like a good idea. I'll give permission. It will enlighten her to the fast pace of life away from here,' Reverend Mother said.
The meeting moved on and Sister Mary was forgotten about.
***
James couldn't move on so easily. His waking thoughts and dreams were centred around Sister Mary. He was still doing well in other classes, and he was happy, happier than he had been in a long time. The thought of meeting her at lunchtime spurred him on to immerse himself in mathematics. He knew it would please her, and he would do anything to make her happy. It would also make time pass more quickly, compared to just staring at the clock.
At last it was over and lunchtime arrived. He shot out of the classroom like a Champaign cork. In minutes he was edging into the first aid room, looking for her. She looked up from some paperwork and gave him a big smile.
'Is it that time already?' she asked.
'Yes, Sister Mary,' he smiled back at her.
'How was maths this morning?' she asked.
'Alright, I was the first to finished the set work,' he proudly declared.
'Well done, you have a talent for maths, as well as helping me,' she said, and stroked his hair. 'I do appreciate you helping me. I would have failed in this class if you hadn't guided me, James,' she said.
'I'm sure you would have found a way, Sister Mary,' he said.
'I have no experience at all, as you know. This was my first class, my first teaching experience, and it was a test from the Reverend Mother. This morning she told me I was doing well, and to carry on. That's all down to you, James, so thank you,' she warmly smiled.
'What do you want to show me today, James?' she brightly asked.
'Maybe we should go through some of the basics. Did we explore kissing?' he asked.
'Is that important? How does it fit in with everything else?' she innocently asked.
'It is important to the reproductive process. Let's say we are on a first date, and I take you home. There is an awkward moment, when we make the first intimate contact, with a kiss,' he explained.
'Is that relevant to the lessons, James?' she asked.
'It's the very starting point of the reproduction process, and you said we must reproduce for the church, Sister Mary,' he explained.
She looked sceptical with that certain innocent expression he loved.
'I didn't mean us, Sister Mary,' he quickly said.
'Mmm? Oh, I see, no, of course not, that would be inappropriate. A nun is excluded from adding to god's flock,' she demurely smiled.
'We should have started from the beginning,' he encouraged.
'Well then, you had better show me, James,' she smiled, looking a little worried.
'I enjoyed your company, Mary, it's been a nice evening,' he said, and leaned toward her.
She didn't know which way to turn her head, and her nose hit his. Like a duelling parry, they warded each other off, rather than meeting up. James took hold of her face in both hands, and kissed her tightly puckered lips. He kissed her eyes, and every inch of her face, murmuring phrases from love songs. Not that he knew many. Returning to her mouth he tried to push his tongue between her lips.
'We had better start again, Sister Mary,' he told her.
She looked startled with a pained look on her face.
'I wasn't expecting that. You had better explain it to me. Should I have been kissing your face too?' she asked.
'No. I was trying to get you to relax. In class we are demonstrating two people who, err, like each other. They will kiss, as a start to a relationship. Let's assume they are passed the awkward first date moment, and are married. You put your arms around me, and, yes that's it. Not so tight. Relax, Sister Mary, it's just a kiss,' he said.
'Yes, that would be better, us being married. I mean the couple we are supposed to be. Oh, you know what I mean. We shouldn't encourage single people to procreate,' she said.
They both nervously laughed at the idea, though for different reasons.
'Just a light peck on the lips,' he said, and smiled at her.
She relaxed in his arms, so he felt she was ready for more.
'Open your mouth, a little, a little more. You can close your eyes if you prefer,' he said.
He pressed her lips with his, then ran his tongue delicately between her lips.
'Oh! That tingles,' she laughed, and wiped her mouth with the back of a hand.
'Try to concentrate on kissing, Sister Mary. Relax, try to enjoy it, and discover the pleasure,' he reassured her.
Their lips met again, though now he pushed his tongue between her lips. A slight incursion rather than an invasion. She opened her mouth a little more, allowing his tongue to flicker around inside. Her breaths came in long heaving intakes. They were glued together for a considerable time. Her arms tightened upon him, pulling him close, then it seemed as though she were pulling him into her body.
Her tongue was entwined with his, while she explored his mouth. All went still when she pulled up the habit, and pressed her lower half against his. To check he was right, his hands went around her, to her bottom. Both hands cupped the large blue, old fashioned knickers she wore. He pulled her belly against his hardness, still kissing intently.
They came up for air after sometime. They were still tightly embracing each other. Sister Mary rested her chin on his shoulder.