Note: This story is about fictional characters who are older than 18.
As rehearsal came to an end, I could feel butterflies rising in my stomach.
I couldn't concentrate on what was happening on stage. I was thankful that no one needed line prompts because I didn't even know what page we were on. The only thing I could think about was the amazing woman sitting beside me, and how thoroughly I had messed things up with her.
Liz was my favorite professor and the director of the play I was stage managing. She was 5' 2" and seemed to be quite fit, from what I could judge through the sweats she always wore to rehearsal. I didn't know anyone could look sexy in sweats, but man, she sure did.
On Saturday night, after having a bit too much to drink, I had emailed her and told her how perfect I thought she was, and that I was confused because I had never felt this way about another woman. She had written back, saying she wanted to talk about it Monday, after rehearsal. I didn't think I could get kicked out of school for this, but I was sure I had messed up all future opportunities in the theatre.
When rehearsal was over, I walked the actors out. When I closed the door, Liz called out to lock it. Um, OK. I was hoping this talk was just going to be a short reprimand, but it seemed like she had something else in mind. I locked the door. I sure didn't want anyone walking in while I was getting chewed out. I walked back to the front of the theater, saying, "Look, um, I was drunk, and..."
"So, you only think I'm hot when you're drunk?', she interrupted.
"Uh, no... you're beautiful. I just shouldn't have said anything about it. I mean, you're a professor, and..." I trailed off before adding, "there's no way you would be interested in me."
I sat down on the edge of the stage and stared at the floor.
"And you don't think sexuality is something I could teach you?"
"What?"
I looked up at her, stunned. She was smiling playfully, and the look in her eyes sent chills down my spine.
"You said you were confused about your sexuality. I thought I could help you figure it out."
"OK..."
She stood up and walked over to me. "There is one surefire way to tell if you like women," she said, standing a bit too close and staring into my eyes.
My heart was racing, and I could barely ask, "And that is?"
"This."
She leaned forward and kissed me, slowly and softly. I couldn't believe it.
She pulled back, "So, are you into girls?"
Suddenly, those butterflies in my stomach were lower and more pleasant. I couldn't speak, so I leaned forward to kiss her again.