Hannah slowly approached the address she'd been given, a house just off campus. Her heart was pounding and she took a minute to pause at the front door and take a few deep breaths hoping to calm her nerves. Her hand trembled slightly as she raised it to knock, but before she could do that, the door swung open.
"Ah, there you are," Leslie purred, smiling and looking Hannah up and down slowly. She was dressed in a tight black dress that clung to her slender frame, showing off just a bit of skin and exuding a dark confidence.
"Come on in, Hannah," Leslie beckoned, stepping aside to give Hannah room. "Everyone's been waiting for you."
Hannah stepped through the door, feeling immediately overwhelmed by the loud music and murmur of voices. The first room she saw was full of people who could all be considered as part of the "goth" crowd. Hannah saw black everywhere she looked, with some partiers dancing to the music or wandering around and others broken off into small groups chatting. Leslie wasted no time in placing a cold drink into Hannah's reluctant hand.
"Get in there...mingle," Leslie commanded, her voice laced with an edge that left no room for argument.
Hannah nervously scanned the room, her grip on the plastic cup tightening. She recognized a few of the other people from around campus, but didn't really know many of them and felt extremely out of place. She took a small sip of the drink, some sort of punch heavy with alcohol.
"Go on," Leslie nudged with a predatory grin, Hannah felt her hand at the small of her back, gently but firmly pushing her into the room. "They're all dying to meet the star of the show."
"Wait...star of the show?" Hannah asked, her voice barely above a whisper as she glanced nervously at Leslie and then around the room.
"Of course," Leslie laughed. "You didn't think this was just any party, did you? I invited you for a reason. But don't worry about that just yet. You'll find out soon enough. Now go and have fun. After all, it's your night."
Hannah edged her way through the crowd, each step deliberate, unsure of what Leslie had meant by it being her night and scared of the implications. The room was steeped in shadows, with soft lighting barely illuminating the groups of students. Hannah thought she saw a few people she recognized but couldn't be completely sure.
"Ohh shit, check out the fresh meat," a voice slurred nearby, followed by a chorus of laughter.
Her eyes darted toward the sound, missing whoever said it but then catching sight of Sandra and Carla draped over a sofa like dark queens holding court. They were surrounded by a group of guys, all turned to look in her direction. Even from a distance, Hannah could feel the weight of their stares, their eyes roaming over her.
Hannah's cheeks flared with heat as she watched them look her up and down. She clutched her drink tighter and took another sip, willing herself to be invisible even as she moved around the party.
"Trying to hide, little slut?" Sharon's voice cut through the haze and sending a jolt up Hannah's spine.
She turned to see Sharon leaning casually against a wall, her red hair a bright contrast to her dark clothes. "Enjoying the party?" Sharon asked with a grin.
"Uh..sure," Hannah lied, forcing a tight smile onto her lips. "It's... ok so far."
"Oh this is just the beginning," Sharon promised, her laugh tinged with cruelty. "Let's hope you're ready for what comes next because it's going to get a lot more fun."
Hannah's attention was abruptly pulled away from Sharon at the reappearance of Leslie. The goth girl's presence was like a dark cloud descending, her smile sharp and predatory as she slinked over to where Hannah stood.
"Having fun?" Leslie cooed. "You look absolutely terrified. Confused about why you're here?"
Hannah swallowed hard, her mouth dry despite the drink in her hand. She nodded, unable to find her voice, as Leslie leaned in close. Her breath was cool against Hannah's skin, sending an involuntary shiver down her spine.
"Well let me enlighten you," Leslie whispered, her lips curling into a sinister grin. "This isn't just any party. It's a celebration of sorts. For your big debut."
"Debut?" Hannah's words were barely audible, her mind racing to catch up with Leslie's implications.
"Mhm, your professional debut...as a cam girl." Leslie's eyes gleamed with sadistic pleasure at the revelation.
A wave of nausea crashed over Hannah, her knees threatening to buckle beneath her. The room, already spinning, seemed to tilt on its axis.
"But I..." Hannah began, only to be cut off by Leslie's dismissive wave.
"Save your protests, slut," Leslie said, stepping back to admire the panic blooming across Hannah's face. "You know as well as I do that you don't have a choice in the matter."
Leslie paused, allowing the gravity of her words to sink in before continuing. "We've been very generous, you know. Taking care of all the pesky little details for you. I know that would've been a lot for you to manage. But we took care of everything. Sharon particularly was active in making sure you'd have everything in place. You're all set up and ready to go live tonight."