When I arrived at school on Friday morning, I immediately noticed something must have happened. Across the courtyard, groups scattered everywhere, whispering and showing each other something on their mobile phones. Some of these groups, especially those with primary boys, seemed enthusiastic. Other groups, however, seemed concerned or even shocked.
I let my gaze wander across the courtyard, looking for Kate. Maybe she already knew what was going on. Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder and heard Kate's whispered voice. "Ivy, have you seen it yet?"
I quickly turned and looked at Kate; she seemed worried too. "No. What happened?" I asked curiously.
Kate frowned and pushed her mobile phone into my hands. Confused, I looked at the screen. The video playing was from a popular porn site and showed a young couple having doggy-style sex, filmed from a distance from a bird's eye perspective. I looked at Kate, confused. "What about this?"
Kate shook her head in disbelief. "Take a good look at who it is."
I looked again. The video was still playing, and the boy buried himself into her and threw his head up; the girl's eyes went wide, and she jerked to face him.
It felt like cold water poured over me when I realised who it was. "That's Sofie and James?"
Kate nodded. "Apparently, there was a hidden camera in his room; the police came to arrest him just now." Kate sighed, "I cursed her last week, but no one deserves this." She continued worriedly.
I, in turn, shook my head and whispered. "God, Kate, That could've been you."
Kate visibly shivered. "Yes, exactly my thought too."
"And Sofie?" I asked worriedly.
"She's not here, but honestly, I wouldn't dare to show myself either if I were in her place." Answered Kate.
The bell reverberated, causing our conversation to end suddenly; Kate cursed and said. "Fuck, is it that late already? I have to rush to chemistry! I already got a remark for being late to his class last week."
I nodded. "Hurry up then; I'll see you tonight."
I watched Kate run across the courtyard and cursed softly. James had made my skin itch before, but this hadn't thought him capable of such a thing. And even though Sofie and I weren't close friends, I still felt sorry for her.
Everywhere I went that day, it seemed to be about the movie, and no matter how the school tried to avoid the subject or keep it quiet, I was sure that by the last lesson hour, everyone in school had seen the movie.
After the last lecture, Kate awaited me at the school gate. "Hey, Ivy." Said Kate cheerfully as she hugged me.
"Did you survive chemistry?" I asked teasingly.
Kate rolled her eyes. "Yes, although I did get extra work for being late again."
I giggled. "Typically you?"
Kate shrugged. "Probably, but it's the weekend! I've been looking forward to this so much!"
I smiled. We were going to go on a wellness weekend that Kate had booked.
"I know; sorry I don't share your enthusiasm. You know I'm not much for wellness."
Kate smiled. "It's private wellness this time. No one can peep at you." She said enthusiastically. "Except maybe me," she added, giggling.
I rolled my eyes and gave her a shove. Kate giggled even harder and grabbed my hand before she said. "Come, Daddy's waiting."
John greeted me kindly and winked as I got into the car. The butterflies in my stomach seemed to run wild, and I felt my heart beating in my throat.
The corners of my mouth curled up slightly, god I hoped my plan for next week would work out.
"Hey, Dad," said Kate cheerfully. "Did you bring the satchels I've prepared?"
John nodded and said. "Yes, dear, they are in the trunk."
When we arrived at a building near the wellness that Kate claimed was the reception, she quickly opened the car's door. "Wait a moment; I'll go get the key."
When John turned to me, Kate was still on her way to the reception door. "Don't I get another kiss?" He asked playfully.
I squinted my eyes. "John! Kate will be back any minute." I brought out in surprise.
John smiled and looked into my eyes. God, I could so drown in those eyes. "Then you should hurry." He said, winking.
I quickly glanced at the door where Kate had entered and bit my lip. Then, in a fraction of a second, I made a decision and promptly leaned towards John, pressing my lips against his. From the moment our lips touched, electric shocks seemed to run through my body, and I felt those pleasant stings in my lower abdomen again. His tongue slid along my lips, and I willingly opened my mouth; fleetingly, our tongues rolled along each other. Then, after a few seconds, he broke the kiss, and I groaned disappointedly. I wanted him so badly.
John's breathing was heavy, and he licked his lips. "Damn, Ivy, You are so irresistible. I can't wait to have you alone once." He said softly before looking forward again.
I bit my lip again. Again, I fervently hoped that my little plan for next week would work out. Then I would be entirely his. "Me neither." I brought out longingly, again feeling the soft stabs in my lower abdomen.
The car door opened, and Kate poked her head inside. "I have the key, but apparently, you can't drive to the cottage." Kate looked at me. "So we'll have to walk the rest of the distance, Ivy."
I nodded and shuffled towards the door. John looked at his daughter and said. "Enjoy yourself, darling. And you too, of course, Ivy."
Kate nodded and said. "That won't hurt, Dad."
At the same time, I said, "I'll try."
John smiled and said. "Good, then I'll pick you up here on Sunday afternoon?"
Kate nodded. "Yes, around noon; we'll wait here." Then, before slamming the door, she said. "See you Sunday, Dad."
I got out of the car and took my backpack from the trunk. Kate also took her bag, and we walked along a forest path. After about 15 minutes, I wondered how remote this cottage was and how on earth Kate had found it when a house the size of a family home appeared out of nowhere.
Kate stopped and whistled. "Wow, this is bigger than I thought."
I looked at her frowning. "How much did you pay for this?"
Kate winked. "Me? Nothing. Mum paid for it."
I looked at her incredulously. "Your mom? And I'm supposed to believe that?"
Kate got a mean smile on her lips. "Don't ask about it. She paid because she wants me to keep quiet."
I rolled my eyes and followed Kate to the front door. "I don't want to know if she has that much money to spare."
Kate giggled. "The better for us." The door opened with a soft click, and we stepped into the hall. At first sight, it was clear that this house was luxurious, from the black stone floor that barely seemed to have grout to the smooth stone walls that were a few shades lighter than the floor. The light automatically jumped on and cast a soft glow in the room. I stepped inside in surprise and, like Kate, took off my shoes and socks; the floor was pleasantly warm due to the underfloor heating.
Kate, meanwhile, walked down the corridor to the door at the far end and pushed it open. "Wow, Ivy, there's just a full-sized swimming pool here!"
"Seriously?" Brought out in surprise, I went to stand behind her. Kate was right. The room was almost completely filled with a large pool finished in mosaic.
"And here is a sauna." Said Kate, who was already on the other side of the room. "And it's already warm! Are we going in this first later?"
I smiled, Kate's enthusiasm was infectious, and I must admit that it exceeded my expectations so far. So I nodded. "Okey. But I want to see the rest of the house first."
Kate nodded and opened the last door in the room that opened onto a Jacuzzi overlooking the forest behind. Afterwards, she hopped back into the corridor and up the stairs. There we found another dining room with a lounge, a small kitchen filled with food, a spacious bathroom finished just about entirely in marble and a room with a double bed in it. Kate walked over to the bed and threw her backpack on it. "Which side do you want to sleep on?"
I shrugged and said. "I don't much care."
"Then I'll sleep this side." She said as she jumped onto the right side of the bed. I walked to the left side and placed my rucksack beside the bed. Kate, meanwhile, rolled off the bed and walked to the window. "There's really nothing around here."
I nodded and said with relief. "That's good; there can't be any prying eyes either, then."
Kate looked at me with a compassionate smile. "You really didn't like it last time, did you?"
I sighed. "I was just uncomfortable walking around practically naked, and I felt like I was always oggled."
Kate looked at me questioningly. "Would you mind being naked here?"
I shook my head hesitantly. "No, but I just prefer to keep my clothes on."
Kate giggled and pulled her jumper over her head. "Thank goodness," she said playfully, pulling her top over her head and throwing it on the bed. "I saw a note that no textiles are allowed in the sauna."
I sighed and said. "Do I have to? There's no one to check this, is there?"
Kate, who by now had also thrown her bra on the bed and was pushing her trousers down, looked at me, and I suddenly realised she had eyes as deep grey as her father's.
With a sigh, she said. "Ivy, I've said it before, but having some self-confidence about your body is okay." Her panties also landed on the bed. "Not that it matters, but you're quite pretty."