Concerns

With trembling hands, Shar taps away on her smartphone. We're both still coming down from the high we just experienced. I doubt either of us would have ever imagined doing what we just did. It's the craziest, naughtiest, sexiest, stupidest, illegalist thing we've ever done in our lives. We wait for our ride in silence. Silence that remains as we head home, trying to find the words to address the situation. It's only when we end up at the college that I finally speak.

"So... That was something."

"Sure was." Shar replies, flashing a nervous smile.

"I mean... We had a good time, right?"

"Yeah... I just uh... How about we go back to your dorm?"

"Sure... okay."

The silence combined with the frown on Shar's face has me more than a little concerned. Did I just blow it? Should I have had some self-restraint? She's normally so much more open and bubbly and happy, but right now she just seems blank. A bland caricature of the girl I've grown to know. Every step I take towards my dorm is one that I hope that girl will come back. Fearing I might lose her, I say something when we get to the door.

"You okay?"

Shar gives a half-hearted nod. "Yeah... I'm just in disbelief, I guess."

"I understand... I mean I don't think I would've ever done something like that."

"Sorry Andrew. I mean it's not your fault."

"Not when you pounce on me like that."

Shar begins to roar with laughter, which brings a smile to my face. When she calms down, she says "Yeah, I wasn't taking no for an answer."

"You sure weren't."

"So it's my fault then."

I shrug. "We had fun though, right?"

"Well yeah I did... I dunno, something about watching you just really gets me going."

"I'm sure as hell not complaining."

"Heh... I didn't think so."

"Look, whatever happens, I'm here for you, okay? I know what we just did was pretty crazy, but I think we're both exploring out sexuality and uh... finding what we're into together."

Shar nods. "Something like that."

"So uh, you wanna hang out still?" I ask.

"Sure, you have anything in mind?"

"How about we go inside and watch a movie?"

"Sounds good to me."

"Okay, but first thing first."

Shar shoots me a puzzled look. "What?"

"A kiss."

"Heh... You're not taking no for an answer, are you?"

After a chuckle, I lean in for the kiss I desperately needed. The one that reaffirmed that despite whatever happened, we're still in this together. Part of me felt crazy for needing it, but the rest of me welcomed the relief it gave me.

Inside, we sit down on my couch where I login to Netflix. As I browse movies, Shar says "Any ideas?"

"Footloose?"

Shar gives me a puzzled look. "Footloose?"

"Yeah. What's wrong with that?"

"Nothing. I just didn't expect that from you."

"Well... You said you like dancing."

Shar giggles as my cheeks turn red. "It's fine. So long it's not the remake."

The two of you proceed to watch the original Footloose. Despite her initial mocking of my selection, Shar soon settles in and finds herself lost in the hour and a half of lighthearted fun. Admittedly, I also found it to be a welcome change from the intensity of our date. Once the movie is over, we decide to order in some more spicy food for dinner, which goes down a treat.

After finishing her meal, Shar stands up. "Well, that was a hell of a day Andrew, but, I better get going."

"You sure you can't stay?" I ask.

Shar smiles "I'd love to, but I've gotta stay on top of studies."

With a devious smile, you reply "Instead of staying on top of me?"

Once again, I have Shar roaring with laughter. Eventually, she calms down, she says "Unfortunately, no."

"Fair enough. See you tomorrow?"

"See you then, Andrew."

As Shar heads to the door, I say "Wait."

"A kiss?"

"You know I'm not taking no for an answer."

Shar grins at me. "Come here then."

We share one last kiss, during which I take advantage to squeeze on her plump rump. In retort, she gives me a light slap on the chest and says "Don't tempt me."

"Okay then. See you tomorrow then."

"See you, Andrew."