Chapter 3 Truth or dare

It was close to the end of the winter break. I had just 2 weeks left till school resumed and I loathed it. The early mornings, bulky assignments, boring classes. The only thing I ever looked forward to was reuniting with my friends. But to be honest home was not so fun either. My parents were almost never home.

My dad was a commander, and mom was a language translator so they travelled around to different parts of the world leaving me with my nanny Sue. Nanny Sue had been with me since I was five years old, yes, she is cool and all but she always treats me like a little child.

"Mom!!" I whined over the phone "You don't have to do this, I am old enough to take care of myself"

"Riley, I can't leave you alone at home all by yourself. Sue will be visiting her home town for about a month or two and I need someone else to look after you." My mom begged.

"But I am no longer a kid... I am 18 now" I declared firmly. "Please can't you just trust me"

"You know I do love you, it's just that I care about you too much... how about I call Aunty Rachel, hmmm!?"

"What? No... She's too nosy" I protested"I'll be nice, I promise" I said pouting my lips.

"Arghh... " my mom said weakly.

I sobbed quietly.Though we were far apart, my mom loved me a whole lot and would do anything for me. Maybe it was because she always felt guilty for her and dad's absence.

"Fine... I'll be back in three weeks anyway, you might as well show me how mature and responsible you have become"

I shrieked, jumping and stomping on my bedroom floor."Thank you, mommy, you are the best"

My mom chuckled."Be careful okay... and call me if you need anything love, I have to go now"

"Yeah yeah, I will. Love you Byeee!!!" I said ending the call.

Three whole weeks to myself, I thought as I lay on my bed smiling, I had to use it right.After much pondering, I decided to have a get together with my friends in the house. This would be my first time hosting a party and I was excited. My best friend Nina helped me plan, we got food, party games, drinks... and yes alcohol. We are all 18 and above so it is not illegal.

The D-day finally came and before long it was evening and my house was filled with most of my friends.We played music, sang, laughed, ate and some even got drunk. It was almost 9pm and they all began to dissipate.

By 10pm only seven people remained; I, Nina and 5 others of my closest friends.

"What do you say we sleep over tonight?" Nina said, raising her eyebrows.

"Sure" they all agreed, nodding their heads.

"Let's play a game" Brian said beaming enthusiastically.

"How about truth or dare" Michaelangelo added.We all sat round in a circle and placed an empty water bottle at the center.

"Okay... you all know the rules. Whoever the bottle lands on gets to ask the other person who the tail lands on 'Truth or Dare" Michael stated before spinning the bottle.

My heart pounded as the bottle spinned rapidly until it finally rested on Amy and Brian.

Everyone giggled.

"Amy, truth or dare" Brain inquired.

"Dare" Amy replied.

"I dare you to tell us about your first kiss" Brian smirked.

I gasped and Nina hummed.

"Well..." Amy blushed "It happened last semester with James"

"James!!!" The rest of us chorused

"The hottest guy in school" I said.

"You kissed James?" Lily chipped in.

"We did more than just kiss" Amy added

"You fucked?" Nina yelled

"Damn girl, how was it?" Lily asked

Everyone leaned forward, waiting to hear the juicy details.

"It was so good; his cock was big and long and so..." Amy moaned.

"Fuck" Michelangelo exclaimed.

"Next person please" Amy interrupted, her cheeks crimson red.

Brain spun the bottle and this time it landed on Lily and I.

My pulse quickened.

"Truth or dare?" Lily asked

"Truth" I calmly replied

"How many times have you had sex?" Lily gave me a slight close-lipped smile.

I froze staring at her with wide eyes. There was no way I was going to tell them that I was still a virgin, that I have not had sex before.I racked my brain, I had to think fast. At first, I wanted to lie but then they would ask me for details which I could not give.

"Dare" I blurted out

"Hmm" She narrowed her eyes"Okay then. I dare you to pick a guy here, go upstairs with him and do whatever he wants for ten whole minutes?"Lily winked.

Shit. I thought to myself. I looked around the room and there were only three guys. I was definitely not going for Michelangelo, he loved girls and had sex with whomever he got the chance to. Also, not Brian, he was Michael's minion. That left me with Ethan.

Ethan was the nerdy quiet type. A guy with his looks would have great luck getting girls but he chooses to focus on his books instead. Ethan and I had been friends for about 2 years now and not once had I seen him with any girl.

I grinned. He was the only person that would let me leave unscathed.

"Ethan" I boldly verbalized.

Ethan looked at me with a serious look. He shifted his glasses so they would sit well on his face.

"Ohhk then" Lily voiced.

I stood up and gestured to Ethan to follow me, slowly and after much thought he followed. We went up stairs and into my room. When we were both in, I shut the door behind us.

"Well Ethan" I teased, "I guess we're stuck here for ten whole minutes. Try not to feel awkward."

Ethan stood in the center of the room, adjusting his glasses, his expression unreadable."You think this is going to be easy, don't you?" he said, his voice low.

"It is easy. I picked you so I wouldn't have to worry about anything... getting weird" I managed to smile.

Ethan nodded as he moved forward, the closer he came the more I moved back until my back hit the wall."You think just because I'm the quiet guy who keeps to himself, I don't know how to play?" His tone calm, but there was something different, it sounded dangerous.