No sexual involvement of people under 18 is in the story
I was never a studious guy. Theory, books, and learning, all were a burden to me. I liked physical activities: Playing sports, working in our yard, fixing broken stuff at home. You get the picture. In high school, as a tall and athletic student I was on both the football and basketball teams. Of course, whenever both teams were busy at the same time, I decided which one to join. I was so good, that both coaches allowed me this unorthodox privilege.
In my senior year I began noticing girls ogling me more than usual. I wasn't very shy, but my focus was on ball games and spending quality time with my friends, so I didn't attempt to date anybody.
One day, I rushed from the classroom to the court and bumped into a girl I hadn't met before. She fell on the floor and her stuff spread all over. I apologized, helped her collect her books, notes, computer, and everything else she had. Then I noticed she limped. I sat her down and looked at her leg. There was an ugly bruise. I said, "I am so sorry. I was in a hurry. Is there anything I can do to redeem myself?" She stared at me with a tiny smile and mumbled, "No. Thanks." I went to play with my buddies and soon forgot all about it.
The following day, I saw the girl again. She had a large bandage on her right calf. I approached her, "I see I caused you a big problem. Let me make it up to you."
"What do you mean?"
"Let me buy you a coffee and a donut at Starbucks."
"It's OK. Don't bother."
"I feel guilty. I have a big body, and it was my fault. Please..."
"If you insist. Tomorrow after school is good for you?"
"Perfect."
...
I arrived earlier, ensuring we had a table for 2 near the window. I saw her walking toward the store. It was the first time I got a good look at her. She was about 5'6", fairly skinny, with a smallish chest. But her face was pretty, and she had long blonde hair and blue eyes that one could drown in. Her smile was cute too. I was hooked before she opened her mouth.
I signaled to her to come to the table and said, "I apologize again for behaving like an elephant in a China store. My name is Lucas. I am a senior and like sports. Tell me what you want and I'll go pick it up."
Ten minutes later I returned with her cappuccino, my dark coffee, and 2 scones. "Tell me a little about yourself."
"I am a sophomore, and my name is Ella. Sports is not my forte. I am more interested in reading books, watching good shows, and social studies."
I chuckled, "I see that we are exact opposites in our interests."
She smiled, "It looks like it."
I said, "I owe you more than coffee. Will you come to a movie with me? You can choose anything YOU like."
Ella stared at me, "Why? I bet movies I like will not be the ones you'll find interesting."
"The truth? It's a combination of feeling that I owe you more than a coffee, and your cute smile."
She giggled, "That's the lamest line I've heard so far, but if you are serious, we can try."
The movie she selected was a romantic comedy. She was right, I was not into it, and could not recall the name of the movie or the plot. I sat by her side and alternated between closing my eyes and gazing at her. She was so much into the film, that her emotions were clearly displayed on her face: Anxiety, a grin, or tears. At one frightening moment, Ella leaned on my chest. I hugged her shoulder and whispered, "Relax, it's only a movie." She murmured, "I know, but I get easily emotional in the theater."
On the way back, I blurted, "Ella, I like you. Will you go out with me?"
She smiled, "I like you too, but we do not match. Is it worth it?"
"I'd love to try..."
"Only if you promise not to bump into me again."
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In the following weeks, we saw each other quite often. It was never at her house. We met at restaurants, at the movies, or at a neighboring park. I haven't seen her house or picked her up in my car near her house. I didn't insist, thinking she was embarrassed due to the family's poor income or conservative, controlling parents. After 2 months of dating, I invited her to our simple house. There she first saw my parents. Mom smiled at her, "Ella, Lucas told me you were beautiful, and I agree with him. It's nice to finally meet you." Dad just ogled Ella and mumbled, "Hi, gorgeous." We stayed with my parents for 15 minutes before retiring to my room to play a board game.
I was attracted to Ella physically, but she notified me early in our relationship that she would not have sex before getting married. It was a large blow, but when we began dating, she was underage anyway, so I chose to resist my temptation and think of her as a girlfriend rather than a lover. It worked for 2 years, during which we developed more attraction toward each other.
Just as Ella's 18th birthday approached, she told me, "Lucas dear, I know it was hard on you going out with me without the ability to have sex. It was very tough for me as well. If you promise to be patient, we can do it on my birthday." I kissed her and promised to take it easy.
On her birthday evening, she was in my room. I handed her a bouquet of red roses and a large box of Neuhaus pralines. She hugged me and mumbled, "Lucas, I love you. I appreciate your self-restraint for so long, but I can't wait anymore. Please take me to bed."
She undressed slowly, blushing the whole time. With clothes on, Ella looked skinny, but with her clothes off, her body seemed well toned. Her B cup tits looked cute. I was tempted to touch her protruding, dark pinkish nipples, but didn't dare. Then she removed her panties to reveal a dirty blonde landing strip.