Iris

Unveiling

A week passed and I had been beyond busy with homework and with managing Bianca as well. I hadn't seen Hallie much, but it didn't exactly worry me; if she seriously wanted me, she would come around. Carlie avoided me for the most part too, and I was thankful for that. I didn't want to have to deal with her anger and hostility anyways.

It was nearing New Years. Actually, new years was in two days. I knew that one of the frat boys was throwing a party and you didn't have to be invited. I considered going for about one hour, then gave up on the idea of social interaction. I was more of an introvert than one to go to a full-blow New Years party, where I could probably get laid in the first ten minutes.

Instead, I focused on homework. I had two finals coming up in World Literature and Algebra. While I was sitting on the couch in our cold, small apartment, Carlie walked in the door with two large bags of groceries.

"Let me help you," I exclaimed, pulling myself off the couch.

Carlie nodded and handed me one of the bags, which was way heavier than it looked. "What's all this?" I asked curiously.

"Just some food for this weekend. Are you going to the party?" Carlie replied.

I laughed once, "I'm not sure I would make it at a party."

Carlie laughed too, then assisted in putting food items in cubbords. "Well, if you change your mind, I would happily join you. I'm not going because...well, I didn't want you to spend New Years alone."

My head snapped around so I could see Carlie. She was smiling at me happily, then returned to putting the foods away. I smiled, then did the same.

That night, Carlie and I watched Bridesmaids and ate popcorn together; we were finally getting back to normal. We hadn't been friends to start with, but we didn't mind each other's presence. Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the door and I started to get up when Carlie pushed me down and sprinted to the door while laughing. I kept watching the movie and snacking until Carlie came back with Hallie.

What's going on?

"Hi Morgan!" Hallie chirped. I smiled at her, unsure of what to do.

"I thought Hallie could come hang out with us tonight. That wouldn't bother you would it?" Carlie taunted. I tried not to scowl and nodded my head unwillingly. What could be so bad about another girl hanging out with us?

Well...to be exact...

The movie was fine. It was hilarious actually, but I didn't have much of an opportunity to value the comedy. The first five minutes after Hallie arrived were quiet. We laughed occasionally, but things were fine with all of us. Then, Hallie started stroking my knee and holding my hand...

After that, I lost it. Hallie was practically on top of me kissing my neck and groping me; I couldn't say I just sat there and let her, but I didn't try to stop her either. I was almost about to stop her when I realized that the movie had ended. Carlie cleared her throat awkwardly, then walked out of the room. Hallie got on top of me then, running her hands through my hair, pulling moans out of my chest; not particularly moans of desire though. What did I want? Did I want Hallie?

She doesn't really want you; she's using you stupid. Bianca, stop.

I wasn't sure of my feelings for her yet. I wasn't sure of anything in this world, to be exact, but I was positive that I wasn't positive about Hallie. She was very beautiful and very kind...but was I ready for a relationship? Was Bianca? No, Bianca would ruin everything. Bianca would take me over and destroy Hallie, just like the last time I had been in a relationship. How could I let her ruin another person? Actually, the answer was simple: I couldn't.

Hallie went wild on me for another few minutes until I couldn't take the feeling of submission anymore, and pulled away. She looked at me confused and maybe a bit angry; I simple stood, straightened out my rustled clothing, then said, "It's getting kinda late..."

"Could I stay over?" Hallie whispered as she, too, got up and straightened her clothes.

Mentally, I was screaming no and thrashing. I didn't want to deal with her and the fact that she could take my virginity with ease. I didn't want that.

What the hell did I want?

Yet...how could I say no? So of course, I said yes. Immediantly, I regretted it.

It would make sense that she didn't have any pajamas to wear, or any other clothing with...but she should have kept some clothes on at least...

Hallie said she would go to the bathroom to change, but when she came back, she was in her t-shirt from that day and a thong.

A thong.