As their friendship grows, Lilly learns some startling revelations about Cassy's family dynamic. An afternoon by the pool turns into much more than sunbathing. The Vatspalt family begins its manipulation of Lilly, causing her to start thinking differently about sex and the exhibition of her body.
Around campus, Lilly dressed conservatively, preferring to hide her body -- especially her breasts -- beneath baggy clothing. But Cassy confidently placed hers on display and relished the attention. Part of her allure, Lilly knew, was her friend's nationality; she was exotic when compared to the local girls. Another aspect was Cassy's entrancingly innocent appearance, which contrasted with her overt and carefree attitude toward her sexuality.
Cassy had never worn a bra and wasn't concerned about it. "My mom doesn't wear them and she never bought me or my sister one, either," she said. "Most Swedish girls don't wear them because we don't need to; we are not as large as you Americans, or as uptight about our breasts." She shrugged, "Everyone has tits, after all. Men don't wear them, why should we have to?" As a result -- and much to the delight of the male students and teachers - her budding breasts and swollen nipples were continuously displayed.
Cassy didn't wear panties, either, which meant this same group also enjoyed the frequent exhibition of her fitta. When wearing leggings or tights, the garments contoured into the distinct ridges of her femininity and bottom as she moved, and she never wore shirts or blouses that fell past her hips. To the contrary, Cassy typically wore belly shirts, cropped tank tops, shimmering camisoles or lacy bralettes.
"Cassy, everything you wear is so revealing that everyone can see, well, everything you have down there!" Lilly said one day as they sat eating lunch. "I heard one of the boys in my History class call it a camel toe, which is kind of funny." She'd looked up the reference on the internet and it was hard to deny the resemblance, especially when a girl shaved her fitta completely.
Cassy looked down and slid a hand between her thighs. "So what?" she said. Parting her knees, she pushed the crotch of her leggings deeper into the folds her sex. "I bet half the girls in school don't wear panties because panty lines suck, or they want the boys to notice their pussies. Personally, I think it's the latter."
Lilly's disdain for her body - and her upbringing - stood in the way of attempting such a brasin look, although she knew of the practice from her web studies. She'd once read: Modern women don't concern themselves with the trappings of their mothers or grandmothers. When it comes to what you wear or don't wear down there, she's your who-ha. If you want to "go commando," by all means, let the pretty little thing out! Just keep her showered because no one enjoys smelling smelly lady parts. And for you girls who like to wear leggings or tight pants, keep her shaved. You don't want a guy to wonder why your crotch is puffy if he chances a look between your legs.
As far as Lilly could tell, a lot of girls read the same websites she did. She'd seen plenty of girls dressing out for PE and many removed their pants and skirts to reveal they were not wearing panties. This was as much a fashion statement as it was a ploy from a girl hoping for a better grade from their male teachers. A little flash here and there while a lecture droned on was common practice, although she'd never done it.
Taking all this into consideration, Lilly finally concluded there was no hard and fast rule that said you had to wear panties and the practice seemed fiercely independent. That it also drew attention from the boys was a side benefit.
She eyed a group of girls chatting at the next table. Several wore leggings similar to Cassy's. All sat with their legs fanned, obvious pleats at the crux of their thighs. A few of them wore breezy sun dresses, their panties revealed. Two girls wore mini skirts and nothing beneath; their estuaries flayed and laying bare their pink, shiny centers. Lilly didn't think she would ever try something so exposing.
"Besides," Cassy grinned as she munched an apple slice, "I kind of like that Carin is out and about. She's not as cute as I'd like but it takes the boys' attention off your tits."
"Please, don't mention my tits. You know how I feel about them."
"Yes, and it bothers me. You should be proud of your body. It's beautiful. Stunning, actually."
"Whatever."
Her fashion sense aside, Cassy was a nice person to be around. She wasn't standoffish or full of herself, despite her beauty. She was comfortable talking to boys, which was something to which Lilly wasn't accustomed. "It's because my brother and I are the same age," she'd told Lilly. "Apparently, I understand them." She had no shortage of potential suitors, but she told them all she had a boyfriend back in Sweden, which was a lie. "I'm not interested in them," she'd told Lilly privately. "Swedish guys are more my type and I'd rather be with someone who's older. I really like guys in their 30s or even older. But in America everyone is so sensitive about that. In Europe it's very acceptable for guys in their 30s or even 40s to date girls our age."
Lilly was shocked. "Really?"
"Sure. What's the big deal?"
"Wow! I had no idea it was so acceptable."
Cassy waved her hand dismissively. "Who wants to have a sex with a guy who doesn't know what he's doing? And older men have he means to treat a girl to a nice time."
The boys didn't seem to mind Cassy's rejection. Despite the rebuff, they always remained friends; possibly because Cassy publicized so much of her body and enjoyed doing so. And Cassy was a very touchy person. She liked to hug and often held Lilly's hand as they walked through the halls. She did the same with the boys and sometimes sat on their laps when they hung out between class periods. Cassy was a huge flirt and no one complained. And Lilly couldn't blame the boys; Cassy was very becoming.
Because Lilly was Cassy's friend, boys were around her a lot as well, which was not something that happened in high school. They often blatantly looked at her breasts or stole glimpses down her top as she bent. The boys frequently pulled her to them as they hugged their hellos. Lilly didn't complain. She liked feeling them against her body when they embraced. Their hands were large and they were strong, if not a little awkward; and they smelled good. She'd felt more than a few hardened penises against her sex, which was kind of exciting and not unwelcome.
Cassy tried to get her to be more flirtatious, sometimes opening several buttons of her shirt or blouse as they dressed after PE. She often dared Lilly go braless. Thinking of the stares she'd get made Lilly anxious so she always declined the invitation. "I don't want to. Everyone will make fun of me."
This always made Cassy upset. "I hate that people are so cruel. You're one of the most beautiful girls in school and you certainly have the best pair of tits. I wish you were more comfortable with your body. You shouldn't be afraid to show it off a little."
As their friendship grew, they spent time at each other's homes to study, have dinner or just hang out. She found the Vatspalts welcoming and always enjoyed herself. Liam Vatspalt, Cassy's father, was the director of the San Francisco Art Museum and the family had lived all over the world. Her mother, Anna, had a degree in education in Sweden but wasn't able to work as a teacher in the United States. Instead, she volunteered at the school district's central office and spent a couple days a week manning the district's computer network.
Lilly felt sophisticated when she spent time with them. Their conversations were always lively and interesting. Cassy's parents and her sister, Louise, talked openly about sex, which shocked Lilly at first, especially when she learned of Louise's plan to have sex with four boys. The topic had come up casually over dinner at the Vatspalts a few weeks prior.
"Damien found out about Mark and since they are friends they thought it would be fun for all three of us to be together at once," Louise said. At this, Lilly stopped eating, although no one else seemed to find the comment startling.
"Oh?" Mrs. Vatspalt said, smiling. "That could be interesting. They are adorable."
"And?" asked Mr. Vatspalt. "Are you going to do it?"