I had been teasing him for almost two months. It was all done playfully and with humor - never anything for which I could be held accountable. We had a good chemistry and enjoyed hanging out so I assumed he was comfortable with my playful advances. It was at a party when he became very drunk and started kissing me. I kissed him back, I let him put his hands around my waist and in my hair, I became lost in the moment. He assumed we were going to sleep together, so his disappointment when I got up and kissed him goodbye must have been frustrating. After that, things became awkward between us. I didn't know how to act and he seemed hurt or angry. I finally sent him a letter of apology to which he replied graciously, and I thought the whole issue was settled.
When we met in public, we resumed our usual banter and casual friendship. Everything seemed normal. If anything, he seemed more friendly to me. However, I must admit, I was not totally shocked when late one evening after an unusually raucous party he approached me in the patch of woods between where we were having our bonfire and where I had parked my car.
"Hello, Sara. Going home?" He asked.
"Yeah," I replied, "almost everyone's gone or asleep and the sun'll be up soon."
"Nah," He said contemplatively, "it'll be dark for at least another hour..."
"Oh...um, well, I should still be getting home."
The silence between us suddenly became very heavy, and I realized he was staring at me intently. Turning to go, I thought I might be able to just politely escape. I hadn't even opened my mouth to say goodbye before he rushed at me. I back-peddled quickly but tripped on something and fell to the ground. He was quickly on top of me grabbing my wrists as I tried to push him off.
We struggled briefly, but he overwhelmed me easily. I couldn't prevent him from mounting me and pressing his body into mine. Pinning my hands down to the ground and dropping his head next to mine, he harshly whispered "Stay still or I'll have to hurt you, understand?"
Shocked silence overcame me for a moment and I finally gave a little nod.