This is my first attempt at writing an erotic story. I intend there to be additional chapters about these two characters. Please leave your feedback and votes! They will help me to determine whether I should continue. Thank you!
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The vehicles began to stack up on the windy road that circled the dorm. Nearly all were luxury or sports cars that indicated the class of student attracted to the small, private college. Among the vehicles in the line of cars parking to the side of the road was a navy blue Chevy Sunfire. The paint was somewhat faded, and a few dings and dents punctuated the body; someone might have suspected that they reflected the carelessness of the driver. The car was an anomaly in the sea of machinery brought by students of some of the state's most prominent families.
As the engine quieted, Chrissy stepped out of the vehicle, an audible sigh escaping her as she looked around. She immediately felt out of place more so than during her tour of the college earlier in the year. Her humble upbringing in a family of minimal wealth did nothing to boost her confidence amongst such an upper-class student body. She scanned the scene in front of her and could only seem to focus on the designer clothes of the arriving students. She calmly shook her head as she viewed what she could only perceive as fashion models walking into the freshman dorm. It was going to be a long academic year.
Chrissy was not a fashion model. She had the classic look of a redhead with Irish ancestry. She recently turned 19 and stood at a height of 5'6". Her skin was pale but was overshadowed by the fiery red hair that ran straight to her shoulders, as well as her dark green eyes. More of a bookworm than athlete, she wore her 135 pounds well thanks to her daily cardio regimen. Beautifully rounded curves accentuated her body, although she felt as though they made her undesirable. She was ignored by most guys throughout her four years of high school. Her best friend, Julie, said it was likely due to her serious, studious nature. But Chrissy's smile was complimented more than once by Julie, who said it radiated across a room and could ensnare anyone who dared to make eye contact with her.
As more of the students made their way into the three-story, red brick dorm, Chrissy walked around to the rear of her used vehicle and opened the trunk. She pulled out a duffle bag containing her clothes, some of which were hand me downs from her older sister Mariah. She also slung a backpack with some supplies and her laptop over her shoulder. Leaning slightly over the trunk, she picked up several books she brought with her and was juggling them as best as she could in her arms. She had packed light. Mariah lived alone in a two bedroom apartment only an hour away and invited Chrissy to stay there on the weekends. Given how strange that she felt in her new surroundings, she was glad that she had accepted Mariah's gracious offer.
Chrissy slowly walked up the windy path to her new living quarters. She never had been graceful, probably the reason that she was unable to make the track team in her one sporting tryout in school. As she tried to hang onto her duffle bag and books, she failed to see where the concrete of the walkway was broken and quickly tumbled to the ground. Instantly, her face flushed red. She heard the soft giggles from some of the other girls who saw her fall. Her embarrassment felt complete. It wasn't enough to drive here in a dented clunker but now I've gone and shown how clumsy I am to a good portion of the freshman girls, she thought to herself.
Just as she was gathering her books back into her grasp, she heard a direct, but friendly, voice from behind her.
"Hey there, it looks like that you could use some help," the voice said.
Chrissy was about to utter that she was fine and didn't need any help when the dark-haired girl already leaned over to collect some of the dropped books. Though serious, Chrissy was always polite and friendly. Her embarrassment had angered her to a degree, but she regained her composure and quickly remembered her manners.
"Ah, thank you so much. I obviously was not paying attention to where I was walking. I'm Chrissy." Chrissy held out her free hand as she held some of the books she had dropped.
The brunette shifted some of the items that she had picked up and gently grasped Chrissy's hand. "Nice to meet you. I'm Tara."
Chrissy smiled and couldn't help but notice that Tara was also not one of those fashion models who had so rudely laughed at her a few minutes ago. She was 20 years old and stood slightly less than Chrissy at a height of 5'5". Her face was slightly chubby but was adorned with a beautiful smile and nearly perfect teeth. Her brown eyes, covered by a small pair of glasses, and darker complexion were a complete contrast to Chrissy. She weighed 145 pounds but the weight was proportioned well on her frame, and her slightly worn denim jeans and white t-shirt fit her well.
"Would you like some help carrying your stuff into the dorm? It doesn't seem like you brought much," Tara inquired.
"Absolutely. I didn't feel like I needed much. My older sister lives an hour away and I'm planning on spending weekends there. It will be quiet, and I already feel out of place among these rich kids," Chrissy said.
Tara laughed. "I know what you mean. I spent the summer doing some biology research with a professor. This snobby rich girl that was my lab partner consistently whined about how she was not able to go to Monaco for her summer vacation. As if we all had it so bad!"
Chrissy looked at Tara confusingly, then asked, "Are you an upperclassman?"
"Not according to these bitches," Tara chuckled. "I'm far from upper class. But, yeah, I'm a sophomore majoring in biology. Just thought I'd get my feet wet with some research and try to get ahead of the game. Do you know what you will study?"
Chrissy thought about it a moment, replying "I was thinking maybe a science as well. But I haven't ruled out math either. I tend to trend on the geeky side."
Tara held up her hand, "Give me five girl. We geeky chicks have to stand together...err maybe keep each other from falling." She smiled.