It was my first day at college. I was very nervous as I began to unpack my stuff in my new dorm room. My parents had departed a short time ago. There were lots of tears, and I felt abandoned, but I did my best to bear up, and now I was trying to feel positive and hope that my new roommate would be somebody I liked. There was a lot of scurrying about in the hallway, and lots of noise from carts being moved up and down.
I wasn't sure which bed to choose, since I thought it would only be fair for both of us to agree. I didn't want to get off on the wrong foot. So I was unpacking my computer when the half opened door was pushed all the way open by what I knew must be my new roommate.
"Hi," she said, "I'm Melanie."
I got up from the floor and shook her hand and said "Hi, I'm Linda."
I don't usually check out other girls, but Melanie was gorgeous. I couldn't keep my eyes off of her, and I blushed a bit.
"I'm from Salt Lake City. It's been quite a trip to get here."
Melanie responded "I'm from Toronto, so I guess we both had a long trip."
We laughed. I felt immediately that we were going to be close friends, and I was relieved of some of the anxiety I was feeling.
"Melanie, I didn't want to choose a bed before you got here, so we could agree."
"Well, honestly, I really don't care. I suspect I'm just going to be sleeping there, so it doesn't matter."
I knew she was joking, but she had a mischievous look in her eyes.
"OK, " I said. "I'll take this one," and I picked up my suitcase and plunked it down on the bed.
We spent the rest of the day getting unpacked and getting to know each other. I really liked her sense of humor, and she seemed so relaxed despite the stress of just starting college.
We went to the cafeteria for dinner about 6:00, and walked around the campus for an hour to get used to it, and got back to our room around 9:00. We were both tired from travel, and decided to go to bed early. I felt a little self conscious about changing to my night clothes is front of Melanie, but she was so uninhibited that it relaxed me. In a matter of a minute, she was completely naked, and searching through her drawers for her nightgown. She wasn't the least bit shy. What a magnificent body!!! I kept sneaking looks when I could. Perfect perky breasts, nicely trimmed pussy, slim waist, shapely ass, strong thighs and calves. I felt like I could never live up to that standard, but I had no choice.
I got out my nightgown, and undressed and dressed as quickly as possible. She had found the panties that she liked to sleep in, but was still otherwise naked. Then she came up with the nightgown and announced
"Damn, I need to get more organized."
We both laughed, got into our beds, and promptly fell asleep from exhaustion.
The next week was a whirlwind of activity. Signing up for classes, meeting professors and classmates, getting early homework, trying to adjust to the eating schedule. We both came back in the early evening, and got down to school work at our desks. We seemed to be very relaxed with each other, and that helped me get through that first difficult week.
On Monday of the second week, I came back to our room around 4:00 to get a book I had forgotten. When I opened the door, Melanie was on her bed crying. I was stunned. She had seemed so self-possessed.
"Melanie, what's wrong? Is there anything I can do?"
Melanie sobbed "I'm just so homesick. I miss my parents, I miss my boyfriend, I miss everything." And she just cried harder.
I didn't know what to do. I sat down next to her and caressed her hair.
"I'm homesick too. I really miss my old life. But it will get better, and you'll be able to go home in another few weeks when we get our break." "Yes, I know", said Melanie, "thanks for being so supportive."
She reached out and touched my arm. For some reason this made me tingle. There was just something so inviting about Melanie. I don't know why, and I had never had the thought before, but I was attracted to her in a sexual way. This was so unlike me. I too had a boyfriend at home, but I was feeling lonely, and Melanie was so beautiful.
Melanie said "would you lay down next to me and hug me. I really need that."
I was a little hesitant, but I knew she was in distress, and could see no harm. So I lay down, put my right arm behind her neck, and hugged her to me. She put both her arms around me, and cried some more, as I stroked her hair with my left hand. After a short time, she stopped crying, and smiled up at me. I smiled back. She kissed my cheek, and then kissed it again. She looked up at me, and then she kissed me on the mouth, a brief touch. She looked at me again to see my reaction. I didn't know what to make of it.
I said "Melanie, did you really mean to do that?"
She said "Yes. I know I said I have a boyfriend, but I am so lonely that I just need some tender loving care. And I think you are the most beautiful girl I've ever seen."