Polly and I met at university. We were studying in the library. At first it seemed coincidental that we just happened to be there at the same time. We'd say "hello" and sit at different tables. Then we started using the same table. Before long we were talking about things other than our studies. I finally worked up the courage to ask her to attend the cinema with me. She had a reputation for dropping her knickers for any man who asked, and she lived up to it.
Let me tell you a bit about her. Beautiful doesn't begin to do her justice. She has crimson hair above her neck and below her waist. Her legs are long, strong, and straight. Her hips are perfect for making babies, and many a man has tried with her. (I'm sorry. I'm getting ahead of my story.) Emerald eyes top high cheek bones. Her smile is natural and relaxed. She is also extremely intelligent. Logic puzzles that I struggle over are child's play for her. She was at the top of every one of her classes.
I kept asking her out, and she continued accepting my invitations. We went all over London together. Half the time she didn't wear her knickers. The other half I talked her out of them, not that I had to talk very much. Our hearts rapidly became one. After six months, I asked her to be my wife. She said yes. I felt like I was walking on the moon.
My dormitory roommate, Peter, proffered his congratulations when I told him. Suddenly he seemed rather sad. "Nigel, I'm happy for you," he said. "There is something I don't understand. You've had a go with a girl every weekend since we came here. I haven't had a single shag. What have I been doing wrong? Why hasn't any girl ever been interested in me?"
"Have you ever talked to any of them?"
"What would I talk to them about? I'm just a simple country boy."
"You are also the top engineering student. You make me look simple."
"One thing I wanted to do while I'm here is lose my virginity. I can design a bridge, but I can't get a girl to even look at me."
"Why don't you ask Polly? She would do it. You know she's the biggest slag in school."
"That's no way to talk about your future wife."
"Hell, it's true. I'll ring her up right now."
"I can't go behind your back and sleep with your bride-to-be."
"How is it going behind my back? I'm setting it up for you."
He shook his head. "I don't believe this. Why would you do this for me?"
"What good is a mate if you can't take advantage of him?" I picked up the receiver and rang Polly's room. After a short narrative of Peter's description of his predicament, she agreed to do him the next evening. "She wants you tomorrow night," I told him.
"Could I talk to her?" he asked. I handed him the telephone. "Hi, Polly, it's Peter.... That's very nice of you to say that. I just want to be sure I'm not causing any trouble with you and Nigel.... That's what he said. You may change your mind if you want." He smiled for the first time. "I just want to be certain. This may sound strange, but could he come along? Just in case he changes his mind, he'll be there to speak up. It would make me feel better.... Thank you, Polly. You're a great friend." He rang off. "I don't know how to thank you."
It was my turn to smile. "Do you really want me to be there? Sex is a very private affair."
"I'd feel better. I really don't know what to do. You could help me do it right. Give me tips."
"She will tell you what to do. You don't need me."
"Nigel, I'm scared."
"All right. I'll sit in a corner and watch."
Polly arrived at our room at eight. She wore a regular dress like what she wore to the library when we studied. "Hi, Peter," she cooed as she closed the door. I stepped forward to give her a kiss, but she pressed her hand to my chest and pushed me back. She kept her eyes on his as she slowly put her arms around his neck and gently placed her lips against his. Her body molded itself to his. Lifting her right leg and exposing her bare bottom, she rubbed it against his left as her kissing became more and more sensuous. Tentatively he put his arms around her waist while glancing in my direction. I nodded my head in approval. He began to return her embrace. Turning my desk chair around, I sat back out of their way, but where I had a clear view of his bed.
She continued kissing him, slowly, gently, lovingly, until he relaxed and kissed her back. His eyes closed. Slowly his hands moved upward until they were on her back. Her left hand cupped his neck, and her right caressed his cheek. She began opening the buttons of his shirt. Stopping at the waistline, she put her hand inside his shirt and caressed his chest. I could see from the growth in his pants he enjoyed her touch. Her lips moved to his neck. He tipped his head back so she could work on his throat. I began to wonder if he was the virgin he claimed to be.