When Ian came back with the beer, he and Lucy continued to talk. They talked about anything and everything, and learned a lot about each other, but there were some things Lucy wasn't ready to reveal to him. She didn't tell Ian that her father was a minister, or that she had been engaged a year ago. She did tell him, however, that she had six siblings, and her oldest brother had recently been married and was soon going to medical school. She learned that Ian's parents had divorced when he was ten, and he had a brother two years older than him, in addition to a stepbrother and stepsister from his stepmother, and a half-brother from his mother and stepfather.
Lucy and Ian were so immersed in their conversation that they scarcely noticed that the hours were passing. Soon, no one was left from the party. When Cherry and Kat said goodbye, and asked if Lucy needed a ride, she noticed how empty the place was, and how late it was. Oh my gosh, it's one! I better get home quick. Here, you guys, wait for me, let me get my bag.
Cherry and Kat agreed, but Ian jumped in and said, Actually, Lucy, I wouldn't mind giving you a ride home. I mean, if it's okay with you.
Lucy looked at his pleasing face, and she said, Okay, that's fine by me. She turned to Cherry and Kat. Well, bye, you guys. I had a lot of fun tonight.
The two girls said bye to Lucy and Ian and left. After they were gone, Lucy and Ian looked at each other. Lucy said. I better get my purse.
Ian said. I'll help you.
Lucy said.
Ian stood up next to Lucy, and before she knew what was happening, she felt his arms around her, heard him whisper her name, then felt his lips against hers. She kissed him back, her own arms on his body.
They were up in Ian's room, on his bed, kissing. Lucy had kissed many guys many times like this before, but she had never pulled off their clothes, felt them pulling off her own, like she was doing now with Ian. As she felt his naked body against hers, his lips all over her body, her hands caressing his, she knew in the back of her mind that this was against the values she had been raised with, but she couldn't stop. When he finally entered her, she moaned with pleasure. She knew it would be a wonderful experience, but she had never imagined that it would be this amazing. In that instant, she forgot all about right and wrong, and all her guilt slipped away.
And now it was morning, and she was laying in his bed. She smiled as memories from the night before came back to her. She still couldn't quite believe she had done that, lost her virginity, but strangely, she didn't feel guilty about it. It had been so incredible, she didn't care if it was considered a sin. It had seemed like the right time. She was out of high school now, and she and Ian were both adults. Her only regret was that she didn't know him as well as she wanted, and that she didn't really love him yet. But those things were greatly overshadowed by the fact that it had been one of the most fantastic experiences of her life. Besides, Ian was a kind, respectable guy, he wasn't some creepy pervert she had met at the airport. And even if they weren't in love, they both liked each other a lot.
Lucy slowly climbed out of the bed, rubbing her eyes. She glanced at the red numbers on the digital clock. Nine forty-five in the morning. Uh-oh. She had promised her mother she'd be home by midnight last night.
Lucy walked into the kitchen, where Ian was making scrambled eggs. he said, hugging and kissing her.
she said, smiling up at him, still in his arms. They grinned at each other for a minute, then both laughed, kissing each other again.
Do you want some breakfast? Ian asked.
Lucy answered.
They both sat at the table, eating in silent contentment. After a couple minutes, Lucy broke the silence.
He looked up at her, smiled.
that was my first time.
He chewed thoughtfully before replying. Having sex, you mean?
She nodded, almost sheepishly. She was afraid he would laugh at her, or worse, insult her, but all Ian said was, I hope I fulfilled all your expectations.
Lucy blushed and said, Yeah, you definitely did. They both laughed.
Well, I enjoyed it too, he said, grinning. Wasn't my first time, but very enjoyable.
They both laughed again, Lucy relieved that he was so easygoing.
After they finished eating, Lucy said, I better get home. My parents are probably really worried about me. She grimaced.
I'll give you a ride home, Ian said.
Lucy smiled at him.
They kissed again, then went out into the driveway to his car.
