Playing with fire.

Tiffany and Linda have been hanging out for a few hours now. They lay on their stomachs side by side on Linda’s bed watching a movie. They’ve watched things together like this ever since they were young so they didn’t really think twice about it. At the very least Tiffany is trying not to think about it.

They’re watching an little-known romantic movie. It wasn’t rated very well and is better known for some of its corny dialogue. With the movie nearing its end a wagon and a carriage pass by each other on the country dirt road. As they are about to leave each other’s sight a strapping young man yells out a lady’s name. He leaps over plump pigs, out of his wagon, and races to the other. An elegant young lady steps out of the carriage and awaits the young man.

“Get back here boy! You ain’t gonna work in this town again!” Yells the young man’s boss.

The young man runs into the lady and rocks her in his arms. They swing back and forth grasping each other for dear life.

“I’m so sorry Elliemay. I’ve been so stupid. It’s you! You’re my prized hog!” Says the young man.

At this moment Linda burst with laughter.

“William! What a thing to say!” Elliemay exclaims though showing no signs of offense.

“It’s true. You are my one and only Ellie!” The young couple smile at each other and kiss.

Linda continues laughing, but Tiffany is somehow taken by the couple’s affection. She watches them kiss sweetly and finds herself longing. They pull each other closer and breathe deeply. They break their kiss and look into each other’s eyes. Tiff focuses on this moment and wonders how so much love could be conveyed with just a look. It’s something she’s never experienced herself, and she really hopes that it’s something she can someday.

“You’re really into this mushy stuff, huh Tiff?” Says Linda.

Tiff snaps out, “Ah! Um, well…”

Linda stares waiting for her to continue.

“I was just thinking that maybe it would be nice to have that kind of connection. Someone who would look at you like that…”

“Yeah. That sweet someone who calls you their ‘prized hog’… Goddammit,” Linda sighs and chuckles slapping her hand on her face. Tiffany chuckles along with her.

“Just, don’t go thinking that it’s something that’ll never happen,” says Linda. “The day will come when you can gaze into your lover’s eyes and then suck on their face.”

“Y-You really think so?”

“Yes! Very soon even! All you need is a little more confidence. Don’t let things scare you so easily. And if you don’t think you can do it just know that I’m here for you. I’ve got your back no matter what!”

“Thanks Lin! You’re too good to me.”

“Nahh, too good would be—Ah…I should just stop there.” Linda catches herself though still feels embarrassed.

“Don’t worry so much about that. Just know that I really appreciate your help. With you here I think I can get over some of the things that have been stopping me. It’s…it’s a big relief to have someone who knows about me, you know?

“Oh! Yeah. Right, I completely understand. And I’m really glad I could bring you that relief.” Says Linda biting her lip. Her mind is pleading with her to watch her words. “The point is I am here for you no matter what.”

“Thank you Lin. It really means a lot. It’s just that I’ve always been…scared. Scared that people would find out about me. Scared that they would treat me differently. Horribly. There’s no one else like me, so how could they understand? It doesn’t take much for people to start acting awful. Would they cast me out, call me a freak, or attack me for being different? I was always so scared during gym. I was so afraid of being found out. They would label me a pervert, a deviant, or even a predator. I would be judged and taken away. I was scared that no one would ever trust me or accept me ever again because of what I am.”

Linda is captivated as Tiff pours her heart out. She hugs her pillow hiding her mouth as Tiffany continues.

“I wondered if I could ever find love. And I was scared that the answer was ‘no’. Early in high school there was a boy who said he liked me. He asked me to meet behind science building and we decided to kiss. It was so nerve-wracking and exciting. But then I felt his hand on my thigh and it terrified me. I panicked. I shoved him back and ran away. I was terrified of what he would think and what he would do. He would tell everyone and they would call me a freak. The boys wouldn’t like me and would bully me for being weird. The girls wouldn’t like me and would shun for not being normal. I didn’t think there would be anyone who would ever like me. I know now there are people who are into both dicks and vaginas, but would they even be into both in one? Would they want to be with someone who would get others talking about them behind their back? Would they even want someone like me when they could have someone normal?”

Linda’s eyes turn glassy and she snorts.

“Then on top of that I’m a shut-in loser. I spend my free time masturbating to porn. What am I going to contribute to a relationship? There’s nothing interesting about me other than not being normal. Nothing of value. Nothing to love.”

“Tiff, that is a deep dark hole no one should fall into.” Says a tearful Lin. “No! I don’t want to hear it! You are deserving of love!”

Linda suddenly hugs Tiffany. Tiff is startled, but she hugs her right back.

“Don’t ever say those words again Tiff! You are so deserving of love! You will find someone who loves you!” Lin says through her tears. “You’re not a freak! Don’t ever let anyone call you a freak! If anyone ever calls you a freak I will fuck them up! I will smack their ass raw!”

“I know Lin. I know. I was just scared…”

“You don’t have to be.”

Linda hugs Tiffany even tighter. Other than the often sniffle they hold each for a few silent moments. They sway and pat the other’s back. They relax and take big breaths.

But then they sway once more and a shot of fear goes through Tiff. They’ve landed in a very awkward position. Linda’s leg has slipped between Tiff’s legs and is set to rub Tiff’s crotch. What’s worse, this is already beginning to stimulate her. She takes a deep breath and tries to ignore it as she is determined to not ruin this moment.

Tiffany hears Linda exhale and feels her body relax. Tiff is about to speak when she suddenly feels Lin’s leg push into her. Her leg rubs against Tiffany’s enlarging member. Linda stops for a sec and then presses harder against Tiff’s dick. She moves her leg in deeper between Tiffany’s thighs and starts to press her body against Tiff as well. Tiffany is immobilized by fear, and by desire as well. She curses that she is really enjoying this sensation. She dreads what Linda may do next and what she will do when it's all over. Tiff musters the strength to utter a peep.

Linda immediately snaps out of it and detaches herself from Tiffany. Embarrassed and terrified she stands up to try to explain herself.

“Sorry! I— I—,” Linda stutters. “I just gotta go to the bathroom! Don’t mind me. I’ll be right back.”

Linda runs out of the room.

As soon as she’s gone Tiff starts breathing again. She grabs onto the frame of the bed and has an idea. She hops out of the bed and climbs up onto the top bunk. Moments later Tiff hears Linda shouting from somewhere else in the house.

“No olvides la de dieta otra vez, ma! Okay, bye! Te amo!”

Linda shortly returns to the room and for a second frets wondering what happened to Tiffany. Then she sees Tiff peeking out from the top bunk.

Lin sighs and giggles. “You haven’t been up there in such a long time. What gives?”

“I uh, forgot how much fun it was up here!” Tiff strains a chuckle.

Linda smiles up at Tiff.