Julia awoke with a racing mind. She quickly glanced at the clock, sat up, and rushed to the shower. She turned on the water and glanced at herself in the mirror as she waited for the water to warm. She thought of the day it began...
Three days ago, she had gone to a bar on the edge of town on a whim. Armed with a fake ID she got herself in and started ordering drinks. Eventually, her nervousness died down a little. thanks in no small part, to the alcohol. She started dancing and was enjoying herself when a handsome man approached her. He was a good dancer and they casually danced together for a while. When she was feeling a little winded, he offered to take her back to his table for a breather.
She agreed and followed him to a table with a few empty glasses on it. By the time they sat down, she was positively giddy. She never went out, so his attention was making her feel sexy. That didn't last though. Before long he asked, "You seem a little young sweetheart. Did you just turn 21?"
Before her brain caught up with her mouth, she blurted out, "Actually I'm 18, I never thought it was so easy to get into these bars! Hehe."
He frowned and caught her off guard when he changed the mood by saying, "You think it's funny to break the law? You should have your hide properly tanned young lady. Count yourself lucky I don't have that authority."
Julia felt steam on her face and snapped back to reality. She stepped into the shower and began washing. Her hands lingered over her breasts and between her legs, she had been in a constant state of arousal since that night. She rinsed herself off and started to wash her long hair. Her hands went through the motions while her mind was miles away.
"What did you say to me? Who do you think you are, asshole?" she replied to him before storming out of the bar.
She knew she was drunk, so she turned down an alley to walk home, rather than risk driving. She didn't get very far before two burly men approached her and started making rude comments. She tried to keep walking but they blocked her path. Her heart was starting to pound in her ears when they grabbed her arms, pushing her back against a wall.
"Please, leave me alone, I just want to go home!"
They started to say something when one of the men dropped to the ground. She looked over and saw a man standing there, talking to the other guy holding her arm. The man holding her let her go and pulled a knife from his pocket. She still could not remember what happened next, it was all a blur. But not long after the second man pulled the knife, she was being gently held by the mystery man who was asking her if she was hurt. She looked around and saw the two men on the floor, not moving.
She looked up at her savior and saw not a scratch on him. She wondered where the hell he came from. She told him she was not hurt and should get back home. When she started walking down the alley he called after her.
"Whoa whoa whoa, little girl. Are you walking home? In the middle of the night? Why don't you let me give you a ride?"
She rinsed her hair and debated bringing herself to an orgasm before getting dressed. It would clear her mind, at least a little. Ultimately, she decided there was not enough time, after looking at the clock and realizing her daydreaming had turned her usual ten-minute shower into thirty minutes. She quickly dressed and rushed off to the university. Her first day of college was not for a week, but orientation was today, and she wanted to meet all her professors. Her mind was still preoccupied, however. While she was driving, she thought about that night again.
She had readily agreed to a ride, her close encounter had really frightened her. It wasn't until they were halfway to her house that she realized her savior was the man who had made that outrageous comment. Strangely enough, she was not mad. Not at him anyway. By that time, she was mad at herself. About that time he started scolding her for the remainder of the drive. The worst part was she could not bring herself to say anything because she knew he was right.
To her amazement, once they got to her block, he opened the door for her and asked her if she would be interested in going to dinner with him. I thought he hated me, she thought. He's been practically yelling at me for fifteen minutes! Who the hell proposes a date when they're livid?
"Oh... umm.. sure, that sounds nice," she told him. Surprising herself a little.
"Splendid," he said cheerfully. "How about Monday night? I'll pick you up right here at 8 sharp."
"Okay," she said, "Monday will work... see you then."
With that, she turned and almost ran to her house. What did I just do? She thought.
She finally got to her university and started meeting her professors. But throughout the day she could hardly focus. She just kept thinking about her date tonight. Finally, the time had come and she was walking down her street in her nicest dress. When she rounded the first corner, she saw him leaning against his car waiting for her.
"I told you 8 sharp, Julia. I've been here for ten minutes," he said.
He barely knew her, and here he was opening a date by scolding her! But he managed to make her feel guilty and embarrassed. She simply lowered her head and mumbled a quiet sorry. He told her she looked stunning and opened the door for her. That made her feel special; she'd always wanted a man to open doors for her. He did the same when they arrived at the restaurant and even pulled out her chair for her. She was a nervous wreck at first, but he still managed to make her laugh and eventually ease her anxiety. That was until he abruptly brought up her little drunken foray from the night they met.
"So why did you decide to pull that little stunt anyway? You seem like a sharp young lady, not the sort to be getting yourself into foolish trouble like that."
How dare he talk to me like that, she thought.
"I was not being foolish!" She spat at him in a tone that was poutier than she liked. "I just wanted to have some fun, I spend all my time studying! Why shouldn't I get out now and then?"
He let out a small laugh, which made her even madder.
"What's so funny, asshole?" she asked with ice in her voice.
"My apologies, dear, I'm not laughing at you. But you are adorable when you're angry," he said in an even, calm tone.
As mad as she was at him for scolding her, she felt ashamed of her behavior. She almost got herself killed! All for one night of drinks at some bar. Then he made it worse for her.
"I understand wanting to get away from your responsibilities for a little while. Especially at your age, Julia. But you put yourself in real danger that night. So, I don't believe for one minute that you don't see how your actions were foolish. Think how your family would have felt if something had happened to you."
She could not believe it. Why was she allowing someone she just met to scold her? But she didn't say anything else about it. Just hung her head feeling ashamed. He let her stew in silence while they finished their meal. When they were back in his car, he told her he had enjoyed her company. That shocked her. Because much like the night they met, she had been thinking he was mad at her. She had enjoyed his company as well, even if he had spent half the time scolding her.
"I'm sorry I yelled at you tonight," she said, "You saved me last weekend and I still haven't thanked you. But you didn't have to lay into me so much..."
He glanced at her. "You certainly should be scolded for what you did, young lady," he said in a tone that sent chills down her spine, "And I don't see anyone else doing it. If it were up to me, you would get much more than that!"
She was struck by his boldness. Her body was reacting strongly to his dominant demeanor. Making it hard for her to think. Which is probably why she said what she did next.
"What would you do... if ...if it were?"
He simply raised an eyebrow without looking away from the road and said, "I would put you across my knee and make certain you would not be sitting comfortably for a week."
She couldn't believe it. He had just told her he wanted to spank her like it was no big deal! The nerve! They spent the rest of the drive in silence. By the time they got to her stop, she was not mad anymore. She felt silly. He got out of the car and opened her door for her. She stood up and looked at him. She realized then that he had not asked to see her again. Is it because he is mad at me? she wondered. She wanted to see him again but could not imagine asking. She thought it would seem pitiful.
"Well, there is no one else who will punish me," she said, "so if you're not going to do it, then I guess I get off scot-free." Then, she stuck her tongue out at him. She had not done that since she was a child. That was when she first acknowledged to herself how much this man affected her. She turned to walk away but he caught her arm.
"Don't push me, girl," he said in a menacing tone. "This is the only warning you'll get. One more insolent word and I'll show you what I do with brats."
So many thoughts crossed her mind in the next instant. Did he really just call my bluff? Why did I say that? I'm such an idiot! Run home! Run home now! I've never let a man touch me, there is no way I can do this. Just leave! I don't even know this guy!
"Go ahead. I bet you won't even do anything. Men are all talk," she said.