Page 152 of The First Time

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"Do you have a poker face?"

She blushes. "I'm notthatbad."

"You are."

She laughs. "He's not going to ask." Her eyes light up as she presses her hands together. "That aside, was it good?"

"Really good."

"And the tongue piercing?"

"Really, really good. But I don't have anything to compare."

She squeals. "He was your first."

I nod.

"When did you two finally knock boots?"

"Knock boots?"

"People still say that."

"Friday."

"No way!"

Now, I'm blushing. "I'm notthatold."

She laughs as she jumps to her feet. Then she's pulling me into a tight hug. "You're all grown up."

"I feel grown up."

"Your first everything?"

"Everything."

"Have you guys doneeverything?"

"You're overly interested in this."

She laughs. "Maybe. Well, if you need any pointers. Or advice. Does he make sure to get you off first?"

"Yes."

"Good. And he's generous?"

I think I'm going to die of embarrassment.

She laughs. "Okay, enough questions. Let's go out. Celebrate."

"How do you celebrate this?"

"I don't know. I went to Denny's with my best friend and told her all about it."

"Good things?"

She shrugs. "It was just okay. Now, the first time I was with Ethan..." She smiles evilly, reveling in my discomfort.

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