CHAPTER 14: The moment. I look at myself in the mirror, examining every detail. My blue eyes look larger than usual, and my cheeks are slightly flushed. The redness of my lips shows that I’ve bitten them countless times, nerves coursing through my body. Brown strands fall across my face, making me slightly uncomfortable, so I grab a hair tie and pull them into a simple ponytail that leaves my face completely clear. I glance down at the simple light blue dress I’m wearing and play with its hem. I don’t understand why I’m so nervous when the painful part is already over. I shiver at the memory of the sharp sting I felt when he put his fingers inside me. I was wet and aroused, and though the pain wasn’t as bad as some of my friends described, it was strong enough to make me anxious about

