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Day Twelve: Friday
Alisha walked into the kitchen at her house to eat some breakfast. She grabbed herself a bowl & spoon, the carton of milk from the fridge, and a box of cereal. She placed the items on the kitchen table, and sat down to eat.
"Goodmorning," said Alisha's mom, Kate, as she walked into the kitchen.
"Morning, mom."
"Feels like I barely see you around the house these days," Kate said as she started packing lunches for Alisha and her younger siblings.
"Yea, I've been busy, I guess," said Alisha.
"Well as long as your grades don't suffer, I'm ok with it."
"Really?" asked Alisha.
"Yes really. You only graduate high school once. As much as your father and I want to keep you safe, we also want you to have a memorable and fun grad year too."
"Oh it's definitely gonna be memorable,"
said Vicky to Alisha.
"Thanks, mom. I appreciate you saying that."
"Are you keeping busy this weekend too?" Kate asked.
"Oh she has no idea,"
said Vicky.
"Uh, yea," said Alisha, trying to ignore Vicky. "I'm babysitting tonight for Mr. Henderson."
"And the party, Lish. Don't forget about Caitie's party."
"And I might spend tomorrow night with Rachel," said Alisha, lying to her mom.
"Just let me know if you do," said Kate. "I can probably drive you there tomorrow too."
"I can get myself there on my own, don't worry about me, mom."
"I can't help it sometimes. It still hasn't quite sunk in that my little girl is in her last year of high school," said Kate. "But if you need a ride, just ask."
"I will," said Alisha.
"Speaking of rides, you better hurry out the door; your bus should be arriving soon," said Kate.
Alisha grabbed her lunch off the counter and gave her mom a quick hug, and was out the door to school.
***
"So,"
said Vicky, as Alisha sat on the bus to school.
"You ready for tonight?"
"No,"
said Alisha.
"Awe, why not? Nervous?"
"Uh, yes! You have no idea how nervous I am about tonight."
"Actually I do. I'm always aware of how you're doing and what you're thinking."
"Then why do you even ask me?"
said Alisha.
"Because it's fun,"
said Vicky.
"It's a shame though, I was looking forward to Evan's party tonight. But I'll settle for Shawn."
Alisha hadn't put any thought into Evan's party that morning until that moment. In a way, she felt relieved she wasn't going to be at the party, and didn't have to witness whatever Evan had planned with Jackie and all the guys. But at the same time, she was also nervous at just the thought of losing her virginity, and to a friend of her fathers that was ten years older than her.
"You'll be fine, Lish,"
said Vicky.
"He's not gonna hurt you."
"I heard it hurts a lot the first time though,"
said Alisha. "You saw how sore Toni was; she could barely walk!"
"Yea, but Ryan and Tyler weren't interested in her wellbeing, they just wanted to get off. That's more or less fucking. I doubt Shawn will treat you like that. I suspect he's the type that'll take you slowly and gently."
"How do you know?"
asked Alisha nervously.
"Trust me,"
said Vicky.
"I know his type. Once you have him convinced to take you, you'll just have to say you're a virgin, and he'll likely take his sweet sweet time with you."
Alisha slightly jerked forward in her seat as the bus came to a stop in front of the school, not paying attention to the ride.
"But you should get on with your day,"
said Vicky.
"And if you don't believe me, just ask Sam."
***
"Alright class," said Mr. Turner to the PE class. "Today is our last day of badminton. Feel free to partner up with anyone you'd like today. If I can have some of you set up the nets, we can get playing."
Alisha looked around, and saw Samantha looking at her. Samantha motioned with a hand, and Alisha walked over to her.
"Partners?" Samantha asked.
"Sure," said Alisha.
"Perfect,"
said Vicky to Alisha.
"Now you can ask her!"
"No! I can't do that! Especially not here!"
"Let me rephrase that, one of us is about to ask her,"
said Vicky sternly.
Alisha sighed. She saw Samantha walking towards the equipment closet, and shortly returning with two racquets.
"Thanks," said Alisha as she took one of the racquets from Samantha.
Samantha only smiled in response.
"So," said Samantha. "Tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow?" asked Alisha.
"Yea? Caitie's party? Are you really that forgetful?" asked Samantha.
"No. I mean, I guess. I don't know," said Alisha. "I just have a lot going on."
"Oh?" Samantha asked, smiling. "Like what?"
"Ask her!"
said Vicky.
"Not here," said Alisha. "Let's talk in the changeroom."
Alisha looked around to spot Mr. Turner. When she saw he was preoccupied with the equipment room, she motioned at Samantha, and the two of them discreetly walked to the changeroom.
"So what's going on?" asked Samantha as the changeroom door shut behind them. "Does this have something to do with the shower at Caitie's?"
"I... I don't know. Kinda I guess," said Alisha.
"I have to admit, I wasn't expecting that from you," said Samantha playfully. "But I'm not complaining."
Alisha was getting flustered. She had tried to push the experience with Samantha in the shower at Caitie's out of her mind. But now with memories of that flooding back, mixed with the nervousness of what was to come later that night, she was tripping over her words before she could even attempt to get them out.
"It's ok," said Samantha, reaching out to hold both of Alisha's hands. "I know it's a lot for you to process, especially given how churchy you usually are."
Alisha could only blush as she continued to struggle with trying to find what words to say.
"You're killing me, Lish. Just say something,"
said Vicky.
"I.. I.. I can't."
"Fine, be that way."
Vicky quickly took control of Alisha, and smiled back at Samantha.
"It is a lot," said Vicky to Samantha. "But that's not what I wanted to talk to you about."
"What is it then?" said Samantha, still holding Alisha's hands.
"I wanted to ask you about sex," said Vicky.
"Oh shit! You thinking of finally popping your cherry?"
"Yes," said Vicky. "I just wanted to know what to expect."
"Well," said Samantha. "It depends who's popping it I guess. Do I know the lucky guy?"
"I don't think you do," said Vicky. "But maybe I'll introduce you one day."
"Does he attend here?" Samantha asked.
"No, he's older," said Vicky.
"Oh fuck! Like how much older?"
"Please don't tell her,"
Alisha pleaded to Vicky.
"That's not important, "said Vicky. "But I'm feeling a little nervous, and just want to know what to expect. Does it hurt a lot?"
"Kinda, at first," said Samantha. "But the pain disappears quickly, and it just becomes pure pleasure not long after."
"I see," said Vicky.
"Ok seriously, who is this guy?" asked Samantha.
"I'll tell you eventually," said Vicky. "After."
"When are you planning on this?"
"Tonight," said Vicky.
"Tonight? Fuck! I'm so proud of you right now!"
"I can tell," said Vicky, smiling at Samantha. "And thank you for telling me all that, it really helps."
Vicky had Alisha lean towards Samantha and kiss Samantha on her lips. The two of them shared the kiss for only a few seconds, before Vicky pulled Alisha back.
"Why did you have to do that?"
Alisha asked Vicky.
"We should probably get back out there," Vicky said to Samantha, ignoring Alisha.
"Ok," said Samantha, beaming back at Alisha. "And the party tomorrow? You're going, right?"
"Yes," said Vicky. "I wouldn't miss it for anything."
***
"Hey," said Rachel as Alisha sat at the table next to her.
"Hey," replied Alisha. "I wasn't sure if you were going to be here for lunch."
"I was considering not being here for lunch," said Rachel. "But, Toni doesn't go to the doctor's for another hour, and I figured you'd like some company for lunch."
"Thanks," said Alisha.
The two of them barely started to eat when Evan and Jackie sat at the table across from them.
"Hey you two," said Evan. "I hope you're not planning on slapping me again.
Rachel only looked at Evan with a glare, and went back to eating her lunch.
"Glad to see you too," said Evan sarcastically. He turned his attention to Alisha. "And you still good for tonight?"
"I.. I can't," said Alisha. "I'm babysitting again tonight. I'm sorry."
"That's a shame," said Evan. "Jackie here was telling me how much she was looking forward to you being there with her."
Jackie didn't look up as Evan mentioned her, and just looked down at her food as she slowly ate it.
"Another time I guess," said Alisha while looking at Jackie's reaction.
One by one, the other guys that were seen sitting with Evan and Jackie the day before began to join the table around them. As lunch continued, both Alisha and Rachel tried their best to not pay attention to the topic of conversation the guys were engaged in, which was Evan's party.
"Do you have enough money for the booze?" Evan asked one of the guys, Adam.
"I have $80," Adam replied. "But more never hurts, if anyone has more to contribute."
Two of the other guys each opened their wallets and handed Adam some cash. Evan also did the same, and handed Adam $40.
"That should be good for now," said Adam. "I'll get my brother to buy it all this afternoon. If any of you have requests, text them to me before school is out."
"Tequila," said Evan. "No party is truly a party unless there's tequila."
"Will do," said Adam. "Anyone else?"
As some of the other guys replied, Rachel nudged Alisha with her elbow.
"I think we should sit somewhere else," Rachel whispered to Alisha. "This talk is making me very uncomfortable."
"Ok," said Alisha. "You get up first, and wait for me across the room. "I'll follow behind you."
Rachel packed up what was left of her lunch into her bag, and stood up from the table.
"Time to go already?" Evan asked as Rachel stood up.
"Yea," Rachel replied. "I need to take care of something before my next class."
"Well have fun," said Evan, his attention quickly returning to the conversation about drinks.
As Rachel walked away from the table, Alisha also started packing her things.