“I stopped you before you did something really stupid!” Ray yelled back.
“But ...” she began.
“Don’t but me. I know you’ve had a secret crush on Alex since middle school. Tell me why it’s only been a crush up to this point?” Ray demanded.
Harper wouldn’t look him the eye. It seemed she had a history with Alex.
“Remember Tracy Altman?” Ray prodded.
“I can’t believe Alex would have done what she said. She just was trying to get even with him because he wouldn’t date her!”
Ray looked her with sadness in his eyes and shook his head.
“Harper, I’ll never understand you. You have one of the best guys I know as your boyfriend, and you go and make out with slime like Alex.”
That seemed to snap Harper out of it. She looked around and saw everyone staring at her. She then saw me and burst into tears. She ran up to me and buried her head in my chest. I think she expected me to wrap her in my arms and all would be forgiven. Instead, I stepped back and turned around to leave.
“NO! No, wait. I can explain,” Harper begged.
Thankfully, Ray came up behind her and wrapped her in his arms. I would let him deal with her. I was in a daze when Sarah led me out to catch a cab. I was surprised when Ray came out and joined us. He gave me a sad look.
“Can I get a ride with you guys? Someone called an ambulance, and I’d rather not be there when they come. There might be some uncomfortable questions,” he explained.
We dropped Ray off at his house and then went to Harper’s. Bev and Jack were eating leftover cheesecake when we came in. They looked at us curiously when they didn’t see their daughter.
“Where’s Harper?” Bev asked.
“She broke up with me and is with her new boyfriend Alex,” I told them. Her parents just stared at me in disbelief. “I’m going to pack and take off.”
“Can you give me a ride back to school?” Sarah asked.
“Sure,” I said and went downstairs to pack.
I was followed by Jack and Bev. It seemed I wasn’t getting off that easy.
“What exactly happened?” Bev ordered.
I knew I had no reason to pull any punches. I told them about Ray first, and my fears. I think they had come to the same conclusion, but I could tell it hurt to hear their suspicions confirmed. I then told them what I saw and what I suspected about Alex and Harper. I didn’t tell them Ray had punched him.
We heard the front door open.
“I’m in no mood to deal with her right now. Please head her off,” I asked Bev.
She gave me a tight smile and nodded. She went up and we could hear the two of them arguing. Jack gave me a weak smile.
“It sucks to be your age. So many lessons to learn, and too many have to be learned the hard way. Let me give you a piece of advice. People make mistakes. I think my daughter made a doozy tonight. I understand if you don’t want to date her anymore, but you were good friends before this. My wife is a good judge of character and she has nothing but good things to say about you. I had my doubts when I first met you, but I’ve come to agree with Bev. I’d hate to see Harper lose a good friend.”
“Jack, I like Harper a lot. I think it’s obvious that’s the case, or I wouldn’t have asked her to be my girlfriend. I don’t have a crystal ball that can predict the future. I can’t really see Harper and me ever being more than friends, after tonight. Once the trust is broken, it would be very difficult for me ever to trust her again. I know she was drinking, but she decided to allow his advances, and with me at the same party. We talked before we got there about what would happen if she did allow him to get fresh with her. Yet she did it anyways.”
“Son, if you ever need anything, call me. Even if you and Harper are no longer friends,” Jack said, and then shook my hand.
I finished packing and then headed upstairs to help Sarah with her bags. Harper met us at the back door. Her eyes were puffy.
“David, I’m so sorry. Can you stay and we work this out tomorrow?” she asked.
“No. We both know we aren’t getting past this. Please don’t make it worse by trying to force the issue.”
“I understand. What are you going to do about Prom?” she asked.
“He’s going to take me,” Sarah said before I could respond.
I didn’t feel like arguing. I think Harper suddenly realized how quickly she could be replaced and ran up the stairs to her room. I decided we needed to leave. Jack walked me out so I could give him the gate and garage-door openers.
WE WERE ON THE DAN Ryan Expressway before Sarah or I talked to each other.
“What’s this about you being my date for Prom?” I asked.
“I was wondering when you would ask that. I was just at the right place at the right time. I knew you’d probably go stag if I didn’t say something.”
“You don’t think I could’ve found a date with only a week to go before Prom?” I teased her.
“I have no doubt you could. Heck, Missy’s going to kill me when she finds she missed out.”
“You do know I’m not ready to date anyone right now.”
“David, I’m not stupid. I’d hope we’re good enough friends to go and have a good time. Heck, I might even get lucky,” she teased me.
“Anytime, anywhere,” I shot back, reminding her of the offer I made all the models in New York.
I was surprised she had gotten me to smile. She just winked at me. When we got to Wesleyan, we found the dorms weren’t open yet. I was tired and didn’t feel like driving home. I took her to the hotel where last year’s Formal was held. Sarah insisted on just one room.
I was glad when all she wanted to do was hold me. I needed someone.
Saturday April 25
I WOKE TO A VERY NAKED Sarah holding onto me as if she was afraid I would disappear into the night. Even though I was sure Sarah wouldn’t be opposed to a little morning fun, I wasn’t ready. I got out of the bed to take my morning shower. I really didn’t feel like running. I just wanted to get home and get some unconditional love from my hound and parents.
Mr. Happy, on the other hand, was not happy. I took a quick peek out the bathroom door to take in Sarah’s exquisite body. He was making the case you didn’t turn down a model who was naked in your bed. As I stepped into the shower and turned the water to cold, I was talking Mr. Happy off the ledge. I explained I had been there, done that, and had the t-shirt. I don’t think he bought it for a second.
When I was done with my shower, I came out to see Sarah naked and bent over the sink, brushing her teeth. Okay, Mr. Happy had a very good point. I knew Sarah was teasing me. Somehow the little head took control of the body and stuck his nose in where it didn’t belong. Sarah jumped when she felt me pop into her little butt.
I smiled when she had a rubber handy and put it on me. She then guided me to where she wanted me and pushed back. I hadn’t had sex all week out of respect of Harper’s parents, so it didn’t take much convincing for me to give in. I had forgotten Sarah’s hidden talent. She used her muscles to massage my member. She giggled when I moaned and climaxed. I simply wasn’t able to hold back.
“I sure hope that wasn’t all you had in you,” Sarah teased me.
“I was trying to be a good boy, but girly, I’m going make love to you until you’re unconscious.”
She squealed in glee and ran to the bedroom. We ended up keeping the room another night. It had been a long time since I had spent all day in bed with a woman. I highly recommend a marathon sex-session and room service to work out all your frustrations over being dumped. I wish I’d figured this out when Tracy and Eve dumped me. It was so much better than being depressed.
Chapter 17 – Special Treatment
Monday April 27
I opened the door to my apartment to let Duke out. I was surprised when he went towards the back of the garage like he was stalking something. I had a mission, though, so I let him have his fun. Mom bought doughnuts yesterday. She always bought us two each and only two Bavarian Creams. Dad and I had made a game of hiding them because they were our favorites. We both knew we weren’t allowed to eat them, because Mom had explained what would happen if we did.