Life at school

Iris sets her clothes out on the bed to examine the remaining contents of her bag: some school supplies, a small toiletries bag, and a simple makeup kit. Not a lot and Iris wonders how she is supposed to survive the next few months with so little.

"Is this all you brought?" Victoria gasps.

"I... My father... Packed my bag" Iris frowns, dropping down to sit on the bed. "I don't know why I trusted him."

"It's s ok. You have enough to make it this first week. This weekend, we'll go shopping. Just the two of us." Victoria takes a seat next to Iris. "My father is a jack ass too but his money spends well enough." She laughs.

Iris is shocked by Victoria's kindness. Even though they haven't seen each other in eight years, she is just as kind as she always was. "You don't have to do that."

"No, I insist. The girls here can be unforgiving. They're so shallow. I can't leave you to their mercy. Besides, it will be fun. Maybe we can find you a cute golfing outfit you show off to Arthur." Victoria laughs.

"Are the girls here really that bad?" Iris asks.

"Oh, they're terrible! Most of them anyway." Victoria insists. "If you don't have the nicest things, they look down their nose at you. And the teachers aren't much better."

Iris rolls her eyes. "I hate it already."

"It's not so bad, once you get used to it. Besides, now that you're here, it just got a lot better." Victoria reassures her, placing a hand on Iris' leg.

"Uuhhhh." Iris lets out a grunt. "Let's talk about something happier. What is there fun to do around this place?"

"Aside from access to the lake, the stables, or whatever activity you may enjoy? Not a lot really. Some of the girls sneak some booze in on the weekends." Victoria thinks for a moment. "Boys." She laughs.

"Boys? What about the boys?" Iris asks.

Victoria gives her a quizzical look. "They can be fun. Sometimes, you just want to ride something other than a horse." She laughs.

Iris' eyes go wide. "Victoria!"

"Don't tell me you have never been with one." Victoria retorts. Iris just stares back not knowing what to say. "You haven't have you?"

"Well... Once." Iris finally admits.

"Once, really?" Victoria grins intently waiting for an answer.

"Yes! Once." Iris says sheepishly.

"And you didn't like it?" Victoria asks.

"It was ok." Iris turns a little red.

Victoria exclaims. "Ok. What happens when Arthur wants to kiss you? Or more?"

Iris hesitates, not sure what she would do in such a situation. "I suppose I would kiss him." She says with shaky confidence.

"And what if he wants more?" Victoria not relenting her interrogation.

"He's your brother!" Iris is a little shocked by the question.

"Yeah, but he isn't yours and he is a boy. They all want it. What would you do?" The grin on Victoria's face only growing.

"I don't know... I guess it depends... if the time is right." Iris stammers.

"I'm not trying to be difficult. I'm just saying you should go for it. It's not that big of a deal. Just be on the pill or use a condom." Victoria informs her.

Iris considers her words. She knew she was supposed to seduce Arthur but she hadn't considered the possibility she might have to sleep with him. There were worse guys to do it with though; at least Arthur was sweet, and cute too. "It doesn't matter anyway. Not unless I can get him to want me in the first place."

"I'm sure, if you just pay him some attention and stay available, it's bound to happen. Boys are easy." Victoria dismisses the point, looking through Iris' things. "Although, with Arthur, you might have to be the one to make the first move."

"What do you mean?" Iris wonders.

"Arthur can be a little shy and sometimes... Awkward. If the moment is right, you might have to be the one to kiss him." Victoria explains.

"Oh." Iris responds, thinking this whole plan might be a little more complicated than she originally thought.

"So, how would you do it?" Victoria looks up at her.

"Do what? Kiss him?" Iris a little confused by the question.

"Yeah. Say you two just had a good time playing golf, or whatever, and you're alone. The mood is right but he just isn't taking the initiative. How would you do it?" Victoria leans a little closer.

"I would... Lean in..." Iris begins to rationalize.

"Show me." Victoria interrupts, waving Iris forward with her hands. "On me."

Iris looks at her, slightly perplexed. "Umm..."

"It's not a big deal. It'll be like practice. Show me how you would kiss him." Victoria encourages her.

Iris hesitates for a moment. Considering her limited experience, she decides maybe she could use all the help she can get. Leaning forward, her eyes fixed on Victoria's lips. They look soft and inviting, a little closer and she can feel the warmth of the other girl's breath. Slowly, their lips begin to touch and press into each other. Iris knows she has to do more and slightly opens her mouth, tilting her head and closing her eyes. She lightly sucks Victoria's upper lip between her own and sensually kisses her. A warmth begins to rise in her chest and the world seems to hang at that moment. Victoria slowly kisses her back, each of their lips caressing the other's. Iris almost forgets who exactly it is she is kissing and why as a primal instinct guides her, slipping her tongue into Victoria's mouth. For a few seconds, their tongues mingle, exchanging saliva, before Iris slowly withdraws back into her own mouth.

Victoria returns a final delicate kiss as their lips part. "Pretty good actually."

Iris opens her eyes to see Victoria shyly looking away. Part of her wanted to kiss the girl again. "Yeah, I think so." She said, suppressing the urge.

"You don't have a swimsuit!" Victoria says, breaking sudden tension in the air. "We will have to get you one of those too. But anyway, we can take care of all that this weekend. I have some business I have to take care of. I suggest you go find all your classrooms before tomorrow. You don't want to get lost tomorrow and be late on your first day." Victoria stands up, slowly moving to the door.

"Yeah. That's probably a good idea." Iris admits, worried things may have just become awkward with her friend.

Victoria steps closer and gives Iris a hug. "See you later? If not tonight, make sure to come by my room before classes tomorrow and I'll help with your makeup." She smiles before heading to the door.

"Yeah." Is all Iris can say before she is left alone in her room.