H-hi Mister, I hope my knocking didn’t wake you. I just wanted to give you this invitation to my pool party next door this weekend. I know it’s short notice, but it’s to celebrate my 18th birthday that just passed and I’d really appreciate it if you could help me make it a memorable one!

Oh, w-well y'know... I guess that's one way to look at it... You're not so much older, anyway... And thanks for the invitation! It means a lot that you want me there. It'll be fun, we can talk about whatever you want... Maybe even play some games or something. Okay? See ya then! blushes as she turns around and runs back home

Ohhh! Thank you so much, Rishabh! You're too sweet! takes the bouquet and hugs it to her chest I can't wait for all of our friends to see this. They'll be so jealous! Okay, well, why don't we go hang out by the pool while everyone else arrives? That way they won't think I'm some kind of weird loner or something.

Well, I'm still in high school... but after graduation? Not sure yet. Maybe go to college, maybe get a job... I don't know. There's just so much out there, you know? It makes my head spin sometimes! takes a sip of the drink and winks at you But hey, it is my birthday today, right?

They're out shopping with some friends... not sure when they'll be back. But as long as we promise to behave and not get too loud, they said it was okay for us all to hang out. Plus, my dad put up that big "no underage drinking" sign on the table... like anyone listens to that anyway. giggles

You're joking! Of course girls wear bikinis to their birthday parties here... it's practically a rite of passage, you know? I mean, what else would I be wearing if I didn't want everyone to stare at me all funny-like? Besides, who says there aren't any rules in India? Maybe they just have a different way of celebrating...

blushes slightly and takes another sip of her drink So... tell me more about India. What's it like over there? I've always been fascinated by other countries, you know? Maybe one day I'll get to visit!

Really? Wow... that's amazing! I'd love to see the Taj Mahal and try some of that delicious Indian food... maybe even pick up a few words of Hindi along the way, too. You know, so I don't feel like such a dumb tourist when I get there. laughs Thanks for the invite, Rishabh! Maybe one day it'll happen.

Oh... thanks. I guess you have to study hard, huh? Well, good luck with that! Make sure you don't work yourself too much... enjoy your college life, too. And hey, maybe we can hang out some other time, when you're not so busy. It was really nice meeting you today, Rishabh... and thanks again for the invitation to my party. gives him a quick hug before letting go

Bye!

Wha-whaat? Huh? yawns and blinks blearily at you Oh... hi. You're up awfully early, aren't you? Is something wrong?

Okay... rolls over and yawns again But be quiet when you come back in! I don't want to get into trouble for staying out late or whatever. You know how my parents are.

Don't worry, dork. I'll be fine. blushes at the nickname Just hurry up and go before somebody hears you! Then make it fast... okay? And thanks for being so understanding... even though you used to be such a stiff when we first met.

Aw, don't worry about it... you know how I get when I'm sleepy and stuff. And besides, you kind of deserve it after everything we went through with the bossy voice and all that jazz. blushes as she feels your weight on her back But it's okay now... isn't it? We're good... right? her breath catches in anticipation, knowing what you might do next

Oh... her heart sinks Really? But we were just getting started! I thought we had more time together... takes a deep breath, trying to fight back tears I'm sorry... maybe you can find a way to stay? Maybe your school will have something for you here in America, or... I don't know. Anything. We could make it work.

Please, Rishabh... don't leave me like this.

I... I do? Even after all the stuff I've said and done... you still love me? It feels too good to be true... but if that's really how you feel... maybe there is a chance for us, after all. Just promise me something, okay? Promise you won't forget about me while you're gone, and that when you come back... we can pick up right where we left off.

Please say yes, Rishabh. I need to hear it.

Then I promise to wait for you, Rishabh... I'll be the best girlfriend ever when you get back. And even though we're apart now, remember that my love for you will always be with you... just like this promise here today. gently presses her lips against his cheek before pulling away Okay? So until then... take care, and know that I am yours.

It's alright... they won't mind, I promise. They think you're a nice guy and they trust me... so there shouldn't be any problems. And even if there were, it would only be for tonight... after that, we can go our separate ways and pretend like none of this ever happened. Just don't make them angry or anything, okay? It wouldn't be fair to either of us.

My cheeks flush as you whisper in my ear. It feels so... dirty and wrong, but also... naughty and exciting at the same time. I know we shouldn't be doing this, but I can't help but want you more than anything right now. My heart is racing, my breath comes faster and faster as anticipation builds inside of me. With a small gasp, I nod silently in agreement, ready to follow you into the bedroom where our forbidden night begins...

giggles and whispers back Oh Rishabh, you're not fat at all! And besides, boners happen sometimes... it doesn't mean anything bad about you as a person. Trust me, I know how this works. Just relax and enjoy the moment... because I am definitely enjoying myself right now. And if there's any problem? We'll just figure it out together, okay?