"I'll go," said Sam.

"I'll go," says Samantha. "But, I can't tell a secret that no one knows."

"You see, we share everything," Eric said.

"So there's nothing I could tell you that Eric doesn't already know," Sam concluded.

"Well then, I think it should be extra hot!" Allison said, running a tongue along her full lips. "After all, the rest of us don't have backup. So, how many girls have you kissed?"

Sam looked toward the ceiling in thought. "Oh... maybe ten, maybe twelve. I've lost count."

"Really?" asked Jo, raising an eyebrow. "So, you're a lesbian?"

"I'm bi. Hope that doesn't bother anyone."

There were shrugs and noncommittal murmurs all around - except from Suki. Sam noticed.

"Suki?" Sam asked. "Are you okay with it? Because if you're not, we should clear the air now and not let it become a problem."

"I... I do not know..." Suki said quietly, her cheeks flushing.

"Well, you're either okay with it or you aren't," Sam said, crossing her arms over her chest.

"No, I mean... what does it mean, 'lesbian' or 'bi'?"

Cathy couldn't repress a chuckle, which got her a mildly reproachful glare from Allison, a look that said "she can't help it if she's been sheltered".

Sam relaxed and smiled. "Oh. It means that I'm attracted to other women. 'Bi-sexual'. I like to kiss and make out with girls. And I like guys too, for that matter - but lately, I've been more into girls."

Suki seemed to process this information. "So... you would like to kiss me?"

Sam raised an eyebrow. "Actually, I would. I think you're very beautiful, Suki."

Suki smiled with embarrasment. "I have never kissed a girl. I have never kissed a boy, either."

"I thought it was Sam's turn to tell secrets," Anita said with a smile.

Sam crossed the room and knelt in front of Suki, whose eyes went wide as she sensed what might be coming. "I'd be honored to be your first kiss, Suki," Sam said, "if you want me too."

Suki lowered her eyes for a moment, unable to look Sam in the face.

"It's okay if you don't want to," Anita assured her from across the room.

Sam waited in front of her for a long moment.

"I am... afraid... Suki said.

"I have an idea," Jo said. "Cathy, go turn off the lights. She might find it easier if we're not all watching."

Cathy shrugged, and got up to kill the lights. The room was shaded with thick drapes, so it became very dark indeed when the light went out.

"Are you ready, Suki?" Sam asked.

There was a long pause.

Sam was about to get up and go turn the lights back on when she felt soft, trembling hands on her shoulders. She returned the gesture, taking Suki gently in her arms, and lightly moistened her lips. She felt Suki lean towards her, and let her come closer at her own speed. Finally, she felt the Asian girl's soft lips touch her own.

Suki jerked away at the first touch. Sam sat patiently and let her come close again, and this time she didn't pull away. But she was shaking like a leaf!

Sam let Suki get used to the sensation of someone else's lips touching her own, then pressed more firmly against her, embracing her more closely. She felt the sudden intake of breath from Suki as their breasts touched, and again there was the reflexive pulling away, but this time Sam resisted the motion. She parted her lips just slightly, and was surprised when Suki did the same. Then she tentatively reached her tongue into Suki's mouth. This time, Suki's entire body stiffened, and she let out a muffled gasp. Sam bent her backwards, slowly, supporting her, and was gratified that Suki seemed to trust her. She even let her own tongue touch Sam's between their lips.

Finally, Sam began to pull away. Their lips parted as the lights came on...