I never did like flying. Coming from a small town in rural Virginia, I liked wide open spaces where I didn't have to rub elbows with strangers and pretend to have a conversation with my seat neighbor.
"Please remain seated until the plane comes to a complete stop" seems like hours ago now as people slowly find all their carry ons. I had my backpack and one checked bag that I'd have to find once I "deplaned".
I'm what you would call a Tom-boy I suppose. I never did like dresses. You'd find me most of the time in jeans and a T-shirt. Never wore any make up or did anything with my short brown hair. Just wore it up in a short ponytail most of the time. I didn't like contacts so I embraced the nerd look with my black framed glasses. But there was one thing I obsessed over... Sneakers!
I didn't have a closet full of skirts, but I did have a closet full of some fresh kicks. I loved my Nike Shox, Air Max, Jordan's, Adidas, and Chuck Taylor high tops in every color you can think of. I absolutely loved all of them and kept them all clean. And tried to wear a different pair everyday.
My mom would take me shopping, pleading with me to buy some cute dresses, but I always hated them. "Boys like cute dressed girls!" She'd always say. But I would refuse to get anything she picked out. I didn't really care what boys thought. I enjoyed being the quiet girl with her face in a book. There was only one thing I wanted. So we'd end up in Footlocker again buying the latest Nikes.
For this particular trip I didn't have a ton of space so I packed ONLY 5 pairs. And for the flight itself I wore my tried and true black converse high tops. They always brought me good luck.
"Well Kristen, it sure has been a pleasure chatting with you." the man sitting next to me said. I think his name was Greg. "Good luck on your first semester at NYU."
I had spent my high school years reading, studying and preparing for college. I was my parents only child and they had saved every penny they had to make sure I got the best education. I told my dad years ago that I wanted to be a doctor because I wanted to help people and he decided that he was going to make that happen for me.
I received a scholarship to attend their Premed program and I was super nervous. Not only had I rarely flown but I'd never been to a big city, much less New York City. The hustle and bustle was already stressing me out and I hadn't even experienced the yet. Fortunately I had freshman orientation to look forward to.
A bit scared and very overwhelmed by LaGuardia, I manage to find my baggage claim area. I checked my watch. I had two hours till orientation started. I had never been late to anything in my life and I wasn't about to start. Me and my lucky chucks were going to get there on time.
My bag never came. After an hour of waiting, all other passengers got theirs off the carousel but mine never showed up.
"I'm sorry ma'am, it looks like your bag got mixed up somehow. Hopefully we'll find it and get it to you soon." My favorite sky blue Jordan 3 sneakers were in that bag. I was so upset. Hopefully they find it. I left my dorm address with the lady.
Next step, I have to find a ride. Shouldn't be too hard right?
When the sliding doors open, I stop in my tracks. The noise, the air, all the people pushing, walking yelling, it's too much. I get overwhelmed. Finally a yellow cab pulls up and a nice middle aged man rolls the window down and yells, "Need a lift? Get in kid!" I simply nod and get in the back seat.
So I'm in New York with only the clothes on my back and my chucks on my feet and an hour before freshman orientation. It shouldn't be too hard to cross town right? How long could it take? Hah!
My driver was very vocal to say the least. He had something to say about every other driver on the road. Even though he was a bit boisterous, I immediately had some connection with him. I felt protected in his cab, from the crazy traffic outside. He was a master of navigating through it all. His name plate said Sam.
We have a mostly one sided conversation on the way to NYU. I only have to give one or two word responses and he'd go on some tangent about the city.
I was still a bit shaken from earlier and a bit jet lagged, so I decided to make myself comfortable, as much as one could in the back of a taxi, and took my chucks off and leaned back in my seat with my feet up. Sam was going to get me there.
After a half hour drive we finally reach the campus. Thank god.
"That'll be 42.55, sweetheart."
My stomach did a backflip. Oh right, I have to pay the guy. Dad had given me an envelope of cash if I needed it... but I put it in my checked bag. Crap!
"42.55? Okay..." I frantically start flipping through my pink Velcro wallet. "I've got 4 bucks and a quarter." I said sheepishly with a bit of a laugh.
Sam turned around angrily. "Darling, you got in a cab without money to pay for the ride?" I was so scared. I tried to explain myself.
"My bag got lost and I got overwhelmed, I'm sorry but it's all I've got."
After a long awkward pause, Sam looked me over. " I tell you what kid, I let you have this ride for free. But only if you help a poor guy like me out a bit. Eh? What do you say" he said with a smirk on his face.
I was so innocent and naive. What help would an older taxi driver want? What could I do for him? But I wasn't thinking clearly and was more concerned about being on time. I stared at my watch.
"Uh... sure I guess... as long as it doesn't take long."
"Sweetheart, look at me, I haven't had any in a while. If you're good, this won't take long at all."
What did he mean by that?! If I'm good?! What had I gotten myself into? Next thing I know Sam has found a back alley and has parked the taxi down out of sight. He turned the engine off, got out, and got in the back next to me.
This was my first chance to get a good look at him. He was a little heavy set with a receding hairline. Not exactly a Prince Charming but not hideous I suppose. What was he doing? I sat with my hands folded nervously.
Being the Catholic small town shy nerdy girl meant that I had ZERO experience when it came to sex. I had the usually health class talk in school, so I had some idea. I liked this one guy but we only kissed once and that was it. Books and sneakers were all I cared about.
Sam looked around nervously and quickly unzipped his fly. It hit me like a ton of bricks. Oh... that's what he wanted help with. Oh shit. His semi hard cock was out before I knew it and he was slowly jerking it.
"I've never been with someone so young before. You're really sweet to agree to help a old guy out. My balls are so full. I need this badly. Once we're done I'll get you back to campus."
My heart was beating through my chest. What was I going to do? Part of me wanted to get out and run for it. But who knows where I was? Some random alley in New York. How would I find my way? My shoes were still on the floor. I couldn't make a run for it in my socks. Then I'd have nothing.
Strangely, part of me wanted to stay. I had this weird feeling that I'd never felt before, this warm rush. Seeing Sam whip out his cock made me flinch but at the same time very curious. My panties suddenly felt a little wet.
Sam had been real sweet up until now and I owed him for the ride. Maybe this is how things are done in the big city? I reached out and wrapped my small soft hand around his penis. No going back now I thought. I got to get to school.