Hey guys, here's Chapter 44! I hope you enjoy it. I know I've said this before, but we really are approaching the end. There's a little over a week until graduation, and there will be an epilogue chapter after the big graduation party. That'll be it until book 2! This chapter is really low on sex, especially early on. Sorry about that, but the story felt more important, especially during this time period. I did edit some content out, but I think a lot of it is helpful in showing the mental states of the characters. This chapter was going to include one more POV, but it's just getting really long, so that POV will be in Chapter 45. I am going on vacation, so I won't be able to write for a couple weeks. Hopefully I can finish Chapter 45 a couple weeks after I return. Please note that this story is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to any real person is purely coincidental. As always, this is a world without STI's, and everyone involved in sexual activity is at least eighteen years old.
-Witty
~Marcia~
A small groan escapes my lips as sore muscles and aching joints accompany my return to consciousness. Keeping my eyes closed, I slowly take stock of the various feelings as I stretch, my fingers and toes extending. A strand of hair is plastered to my face, and I can feel dried drool on my chin while my bare boobs press into the mattress.
A wild night of hours and hours of torrid lovemaking? No. Not even close. My eyes slowly open as I feel the drool-soaked pillow against my cheek. As I lift up onto my arms, the sharp pain of the welt on my shoulder reminds me of rough paintball, not rough sex. Bouncing around on every spinning, jolting ride at the amusement park doesn't help.
I'm too old for this shit. Stretching again causes something to crack, making me groan again. If I'm this fucked up, Steven must be completely bedridden. Fuck, how does anyone even live past thirty? Now that I think about it, I'm really amazed that Steven can even walk after sexy time. Of course, sometimes I can't walk after some Steven loving.
Smiling at the memories, I reach my hand back to pull up my panties, concealing my ass crack. Then I glance over, catching sight of my physics textbook and the notebook I use for the class. Oh yeah, my AP Physics final. I'm nervous about that one.
Throwing the blanket off my body, I stand up and stretch. I raise my arms above my head as my back arches, causing my cute boobies to push out from my chest. Admiring my nearly-nude body in the mirror on my door, I gently lift one breast in my hand and lightly caress it with my thumb.
Insecure. That's how I'm feeling right now; insecure. Sure, I have a nice body, but I'm not unique. I don't have Ashley's massive tits, I'm not tall and tan like Hazel, I'm not Daddy's little girl like Kayla, and I'm not a redhead nymphomaniac like Lexi. I'm just short, quiet Marcia.
I really am in love with Steven. I know he cares about me, but he doesn't have that passion with me, that fire he has with the others. I'm afraid. I don't want to get hurt. Still, I can't blame him; there's nothing special about me. I'm not even really the smart one. My grades aren't that much better than Lexi's, and I work ten times harder than she does.
Letting out a breath, I brush back my sweaty hair before walking over to check my phone. I have a bunch of texts, but I'll deal with them later. What's really surprising is that it's almost 10:30AM. I realize it's Sunday, but I never sleep this late. I need to get my lazy ass moving.
Despite the late hour, I don't rush while going through my morning routine. The hot water feels amazing on my sore muscles as I enjoy my shower. I even take the time to jill off, the orgasm helping me relax. Then I shut off the hot water before taking my birth control pill.
Twenty minutes later, I'm curled up on the living room couch with my books and notebooks. I'm wearing pajama pants, a plain t-shirt, and a pair of fuzzy slipper socks to keep my feet warm. I can feel my nipples against the soft cotton of my shirt, but I'm home on a Sunday; I am not putting a bra on. Fuck that.
Before I get into studying, I start some music playing and finally check my text messages. I quickly respond to the good morning texts from my parents, then I read the long conversation in the Sluts' group chat. There's nothing that interesting, it's mostly just talking about our Saturday adventures. There's also a few complaints about finals, the usual mentions of sex, and some planning for the Senior lock-in and the graduation party.
I reply to the Sluts, confirming that I'm also excited for the graduation events, but that I'm going to study all morning. It does come up that I'll be heading to the mansion with my parents once they're home, but I am gonna get as much studying done as I can until then. I quickly close the group chat. That's when I notice one last text message.
Kwan: Good morning, Marcia, it's Kwan. From Ashwood Mall.
A small smile crosses my face as I read the text. Kwan seems like a nice guy, he isn't the slightest bit upset about me shutting him down in the changing stall. So, as I study for finals, I decide to have a conversation with the cute boy.
Marcia: Good morning! How are you?
Kwan: Better now that I'm talking to a pretty girl. :)
Marcia: Would you like some wine with that cheese?
Kwan: Sorry, I'm not very good at this.
Marcia: Flirting? You trying to flirt with me? ;)
Kwan: Uh, maybe...
Marcia: A tip: it needs to feel natural. I'm a girl, not an alien. You can just talk to me.
Kwan: Thanks! So, what are you up to?
Marcia: Studying for finals. You?
Kwan: You haven't had your finals yet? And I'm just relaxing at my computer.
Marcia: Nope. Our district is weird. We should have graduated weeks ago.
Kwan: I'm glad the local colleges aren't like that. I came here from the east coast for school.
Marcia: You're a long way from home!
Kwan: Yeah, but I do love the weather here.
Marcia: It's nice. Bikini season most of the time. ;)
Kwan: I bet you look great in a bikini.
Marcia; See? You aren't bad at this. :P
Kwan: Thanks! Any chance I can see you in a bikini any time soon?
Marcia: Add me on social media. I think I have some pictures posted.
Kwan: Added! Though I was hoping for an in-person view.
Marcia: Accepted. :) If you're free, you can come to our graduation party a week from Friday?
Kwan: I won't be crashing?
Marcia: Not at all. It's at my friends' mansion. There's a pool. I'll be in a bikini. ;)
Kwan: Mansion? And when is the party?
Marcia: Yup. Kayla's dad is loaded. The party is a week from Friday. Open invitation.
Kwan: I'm kinda shy. I'll only know you...
Marcia: I said it was an open party :P Bring Charles and his girlfriend. No one will care.