Debra had heard a few rumours about Peter, but she had tended to discount them. He had always been nice to her, unfailing kind and polite. And not ungenerous she'd noted, often paying for an extra round of drinks when it wasn't his turn.
He was generally popular with both sexes, but some of the women seemed to avoid him, which was probably what gave rise to the rumours.
When Peter asked her out, Debra was pleased to accept but, remembering the whispers, she did take a few minor precautions. There first few dates were always in public places and she never went back to his place afterwards, keeping things light and waiting to see how it all developed.
She had to admit that he certainly knew how to kiss and he was also rather free with his hands, but he never seemed to get upset when she pushed them away. All in all, he came across as no worse than some others she'd dated and definitely better than a couple.
When Peter pointed out that it was a beautiful day and that they should go on a picnic instead of going to a show, Debra readily agreed, It was spring, after all, and with a warm breeze blowing and a cloudless sky it seemed a jaunt into the countryside was a very good idea. Peter happened to know of a picnic ground a little off the beaten track where they could enjoy themselves quietly.
The problem started as soon as they reached Peter's picnic ground. Debra had noticed there were no other cars around when they pulled up, so didn't really object when Peter pulled her over towards him and started kissing her. She'd been expecting a few, and even looking forward to them, but not before they even had a chance to get out of the car. Still, she relaxed and kissed him back.
When Peter's hands started their wandering Debra gave a mental sigh and pushed them away. Unfortunately, Peter refused to take the hint, and his hands became ever more insistent, pulling at her clothes and trying to get under them. It wasn't long and Debra found herself battling to keep her clothes on, with Peter totally ignoring her demands that he cut it out.
Groping behind her for the door handle, Debra jerked hard on it and practically fell out of the car in her haste. Peter on the other hand just casually opened his door and stepped out, coming around the car to meet her, smirking.
"That's enough, Peter," snapped Debra. "You're coming on a bit too strong. Just back off a little, please."
"I don't think so," was the reply. "We're all alone out here and it's time you paid your dues."
Debra stared at him, horrified. Did he mean what she thought he meant? It was rather obvious that he did as he lunged towards her, not quite catching her as she jumped backwards. Realising Peter was determined and fully intended to rape her, Debra turned and ran.
Peter followed swiftly after the fleeing young woman, easily keeping pace with her. It wasn't that he was teasing her with hopes of escape. He just wanted her to get a little further away from the road and onto that nice soft grass before he caught her.
Which he was able to do quite easily, Debra found, when a hand suddenly closed upon her hair and tugged. Before she could catch herself, Debra found her feet had run out from under her and she was falling backwards to the ground.
Debra hit the ground, flat on her back, and then Peter was diving down onto her. She lashed out frantically, but the swine was just laughing at her, catching her arms and then twisting them rather cruelly behind her back.
Holding Debra down effortlessly, Peter started undoing the buttons on her blouse, laughing as she swore at him and tried to struggle.
He stopped laughing when a hand closed around his neck and hauled him to his feet.
"I believe the lady is saying no," a deep voice rumbled.
Debra and Peter both looked at the intruder. One with relief and the other with irritation.
"Thank you," gasped Debra. "I was indeed saying no. As far as I'm concerned I never want to see that creep again, and I'll be sure to tell everyone why. You're a bastard, Peter."
"Listen, mate, everyone knows women like it a little rough at times. She's just playing. She'd have been purring like a kitten before we were through. Why don't you run along and let us get on with it?" growled Peter.
"Name's Dave," said the stranger. "Didn't look like she was playing to me. Why don't you get in your car and just go away. I'll escort the young lady back to town."
"I've got a better idea," snapped Debra. "I'll just take Peter's car and make my own way back to town. Peter can walk. The exercise will do him good."
"You're not taking my car, you little bitch," snarled Peter. "And as soon as I've seen this arsehole off we've some unfinished business, so don't get your hopes up."
Turning savagely on Dave, Peter suggest he leave.
"Listen, you ape, I'm a black belt in martial arts. Why don't you just fuck off back where you came from and stop interfering in things that aren't your concern. It'll save you from getting your face rearranged."
"Like this?" asked Dave, and Peter went flying backward as a sledgehammer hit him squarely between the eyes.
"Wow," said Debra.
"Can you do that again?" she asked hopefully.
"No need," said Dave. "Once is generally enough. Yep. There he goes."
Peter had staggered to his feet and was reeling towards his car, swearing as he went. He'd apparently decided that a dignified withdrawal was preferable to demeaning himself by giving Dave a hiding.
"I do hope he drives carefully," murmured Dave. "He's going to be trying to see the road through a pair of black eyes."
"Serves him right," snapped Debra. "The only downside is that I'm stuck here and have to make my own way home."
"That's not the only downside, unfortunately," said Dave. "It always comes as a real shock to a woman when someone they trust tries to assault them. I've always reckoned that it's probably a lot easier for them if someone they don't know grabs them."
Debra looked at Dave, suddenly feeling a little uneasy. What was he getting at?
Dave smiled at her, nodding. "Yes," he philosophised. "I reckon that when a stranger jumps them, most girls won't even bother to try and fight. They'll just quietly yield and hope he won't hurt them. There's not the same emotional hang-up as with a friend.
Are you a virgin?"
"Wh-what?" stammered Debra, those fluttering little butterflies she'd been feeling in her tummy exploding into a flock of vulture beating their wings.
"Virgin. You know, a girl who has never been fucked. I'm just asking so as I know if I've got to be careful at the start."
Debra nodded.
"Yes. I don't want to lose it here to you, thank you for offering. I'll just be on my way."
"Oh stop panicking," rumbled Dave as his hand closed over her arm, holding her in place. "It's a perfectly natural thing to do. You'll probably take to it like a fish does to swimming. It's not as though you intended to die a virgin, now is it?"
"Not wanting to die a virgin doesn't mean I want to be raped by a chance stranger," pointed out Debra.
"Maybe, but we don't always get what we want, and right now you're going to get something I want," replied Dave. "And you have to admit I'm a better bet than that idiot who just drove off?"
"How? You're both after the same thing," snapped Debra.
"True, but I'm honest about it. I'm not betraying your trust, because I'm a stranger and you didn't trust me anyway. Not like el creepo, who seemed to be to be a rather nasty type, and probably vindictive. He's the type to tell everyone that he caught you screwing me and that he broke it off."
Debra blinked. Dave was spot on. That was precisely what Peter would probably tell people. She shook her head, trying to clear it.
"That's irrelevant. I don't want to have sex with you. Will you please let my arm go?"