Chapters 1 -3 of Best of Friends

1 - Settling In

“All Jack said was I look pretty. It was just a little comment, Noah.” Rachel inspected herself in her oversized vanity as she spoke, adjusting her black pushup with delicate fingers.

“Jack creeps me out,” Noah said as he scrolled through the endless reels on his phone. He sprawled across Rachel’s bed, feeling the warmth from the sun streaming through the bay windows.

“I think you’re being unfair. His jokes might not always land, but he’s not creepy.” Rachel ran her freshly done nails through her blonde wavy hair, assuring it had a perfectly natural look. She puckered her full pink lips as she looked over her makeup once more. Noah glanced at her reflection in the mirror, his heart skipping a beat as he caught her blue eyes.

God, she was beautiful.

“I swear, you are way too innocent. He’s a fuckboy Rachel, and those ‘little comments’ about your looks and body? They’re not just little comments. They’re weird, and he’s a creep,” Noah replied. Rachel had to laugh at that.

“Well, I think you’re being a little too suspicious of him. It’s really cute his friends have been so welcoming to us. It’s made freshmen year a lot easier.” Rachel walked over to the pile of clothes pouring out of her closet and began sorting through them. “God, it’s impossible to find anything in this small closet… Is my dress on the bed, babe?”

“I thought you said you were going to give away some clothes to make space?”

“I did! This is only about a fourth of what I had,” Rachel said.

“I guess you haven’t gotten used to living like us common folk yet,” Noah said as he looked around the bed briefly.

“Hush.” Rachel laughed softly as she tossed a shirt to the side. “Did you see the dress?”

“No dress, sorry,” Noah said. He watched Rachel rummage through her closet with a smile across his face. She only wore her bra and panties, moving with a gentle elegance despite being flustered. But that was Rachel. Too well-mannered to lose her graceful poise, and too sweet to show a hint of frustration.

“Did you actually look?” Rachel asked.

“I did. There’s nothing here, babe.” Noah eyed Rachel hungrily as she dug deeper into her clothing piles, her perfectly round ass in plain view as she got on her knees to continue her search.

“You know, if you can't find it, we could always stay home. Jack will have another party. He’s been having one almost every weekend since we got on campus,” Noah said.

“Oh, is that right? And what would we do exactly?” Rachel leaned forward into the pile, arching her back so her ass hung high in the air.

“I could think of a few things.” Noah did his best to sound seductive, but Rachel didn't seem to catch it. After all, being seductive never was Noah's strong suit. Rachel stood and turned to him, the fabric of her black plunging-neck dress clinging to her curves.

“Found it! I guess those ideas of yours are going to have to wait,” Rachel walked toward Noah slowly. She swayed her hips while pulling the dress close to her chest. Noah felt his cock throb as she turned around and stepped into it. She moved slowly, giving Noah a coy smile as the dress caught on her butt cheeks. Rachel might have been a sweet small-town girl, but when she wanted to be bad, she sure knew how.

“You sure you don’t want to just stay home tonight?” Noah asked weakly, his eyes glued to Rachel as she slipped the dress over her shoulders and turned to him.

“Noah, we have officially escaped small-town life. We have four years. Four years to really be young and live our lives to the fullest. This is our time to have fun! Not sit at home and watch TV.”

“Well… we wouldn’t be watching TV…” Noah sat up and grabbed at Rachel’s waist. She let out a playful yelp as he pulled her onto his lap. Noah leaned in for a kiss, but Rachel promptly placed a finger on his chest and pushed him back.

“Ah ah, I just did my makeup.”

“Come on, babe...” Noah groaned.

“After the party. Now, listen to me, mister,” Rachel dragged her finger across Noah’s chest. “You need to learn to take life by the horns. I know there wasn’t much to do in Herferd…”

“And no friends to do them with,” Noah said blandly.

“Yes, but that isn’t the case anymore, is it? We’re at an elite college right by the city. We could eat at a different restaurant every night and still not have tried everything this place has to offer. I don’t want to be who we were in Herferd. We need to get out as much as possible and experience all we can!” Rachel’s energy was intoxicating. She had always been this way. A bright star that could inspire even the most miserable of their peers. It was why she made valedictorian, it was why she was cheerleading captain.

“I mean, you're right. It'd be stupid not to try and live a little before we get tied down with jobs and life. But I wouldn’t say Jake’s party counts as ‘experiencing’ something. All they do is drink, smoke, and play beer pong. People just go there to flirt and hook up. It’s literally the same every time. Plus, Jack and all those guys…” Noah stopped, looking to the ground as his chest tightened.

“Hey, what’s wrong?” Rachel said, placing her hand on his shoulder.

“I guess… I guess a part of me wishes we hadn’t befriended them?” Noah said. Rachel stared at him silently, he wondered if he'd said something wrong.

“You don’t want to be friends with Jack?”

“I mean, maybe?"

“Noah, you can’t keep pushing people out. Jack has been a saint. He’s literally the only person who went out of his way for us since we got here.”

“Yeah, I know…”

“He was there for you when you were having car trouble. He was there for me when I was having trouble finding my classes.”

“I know I know,” Noah closed his eyes and shook his head.

“So what is it?” Rachel wrapped her arms around Noah’s neck. Her sweet perfume filled his nostrils.

“He reminds me of Brian.” Noah felt goosebumps rise on his skin. He couldn't remember the last time he'd said that name out loud.

“Oh…”

“Yeah.”

“Noah, I know what happened at prom was traumatic. How Allison cheated with Brian was–”

“Don’t bring that up,” Noah pushed Rachel off himself and stood, burying down his memories as fast as they appeared in his mind. His heart thumped in his chest, it felt like the walls were closing in around him. He wanted to run, to sprint as far as his legs could take him.

Noah focused on his breathing and clenched his fists tightly. He wasn’t at prom. Allison wasn’t here. That was in the past. Noah took several deep breaths.

That was the past. Allison wasn’t here, Brian wasn’t here…

“Are you alright?” Rachel asked gently. Noah nodded.

“Y-yeah, that wasn’t as bad as some of the other times,” he said.

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have brought that up,” Rachel said gently.

“It’s fine.” Noah didn’t turn to look at Rachel. He didn’t want to appear any more vulnerable than he felt.

“I guess I’m just shocked,” Rachel said. “I really thought this group was helping you feel at home. Coming to Godfrey was a big step for both of us. It’s a totally different world compared to Herferd, and I’ll be honest, it’s been a hard transfer for me. Having Jack and his friends around has been really helpful. I didn’t realize you didn’t feel the same…”

“No, you’re right. They’ve been decent. It’s just… god how do I explain it?” Noah turned to Rachel. She looked nervous, eager to help Noah feel better in any way she could. He hated when she looked that way. Noah wanted Rachel to feel safe around him, she shouldn’t feel like she needed to take care of him. Allison felt like she needed to take care of Noah. He couldn’t let that happen again…

“It’s ok, take your time. I’ll listen when you’re ready,” Rachel said with a smile. Her voice was a warm invitation for Noah to relax. It made him feel like the luckiest man on earth.

“We had a chance to start over. To leave Herferd behind. You were getting a shot at some freedom, and I was getting a chance to be a completely different person. This was a chance to not be seen as the weak, nerdy kid… then they just showed up. Don’t get me wrong, they’ve been helpful and a lot of fun. But deep down, I can't help but feel like something is off,” Noah said.

“Oh Noah.” Rachel stood and walked over to him. “What happened on prom night… was a nightmare. And those ‘friends’ of yours weren’t your friends. But this group is different. I feel like we can build a real friendship with them.”

“I guess. You don’t think all the name-calling and the jokes about me still being a virgin are a red flag?” Noah asked.

“Well, we both know you’re not a virgin.” Rachel stood on her toes and kissed Noah deeply. His anxiety floated away as her soft lips touched his. She tasted sweet. He felt his body shiver as Rachel’s fingers slid up and down his arms. She pulled away and gazed deeply into his eyes. “They're just teasing you. That's what boys do. You can’t run from making friends forever. At some point, you’re going to have to trust people again.”

Noah wrapped his arms around Rachel and let out a sigh. “I hate it when you’re right.”

“Mmmm. But I bet you're feeling better, aren't you?” Rachel pressed her nose against Noah’s.

“A lot better.” Noah let out a breath and placed his hands on Rachel’s hips, “Can I ask you something, though?”

“Of course.”

“What do you like about those guys, anyway?”

“Hmmm…” Rachel looked down. “I think they’re honestly really fun and really nice. I know they can be rough around the edges sometimes. But that roughness feels familiar. I guess in a way, they remind me of home. Plus… if I were being honest… I think the parties are a lot of fun!” Rachel shrunk away with an embarrassed grin.

“You’re serious? You actually like the parties?” Noah said with some surprise.

“Of course I do! Noah, you know how strict my dad was. I never got to party!”

“He didn’t seem all that bad to me.”

“That’s because my dad is the most personable man on the planet. He didn’t build a manufacturing business with his looks, that’s for sure.”

“You can say that again,” Noah said. Rachel immediately punched him in the chest, “What the hell?! I was just agreeing with you!”

“I can make fun of my dad’s ghoulish face. You cannot!”

Noah raised his hands, “Alright! Jesus. All I’m saying is you should be glad you got your mother’s supermodel looks.”

“Ew Noah! Now you're saying my mom is hot?!” Rachel’s words were delightfully lighthearted. The two laughed as Noah covered his eyes in shame.

“Fuck, I think it’s best if I just stop talking.”

“Yes, please. Stop while you’re ahead,” Rachel was tearing up, her cheeks rosy from laughter. “Anyway, while my dad seems super nice. He was insanely strict with me. Probably because I was his only daughter…”

“And because you’re gorgeous,” Noah added. That was a minor fact Rachel always seemed to sidestep.

In Herferd, Rachel was the prettiest girl in town. There wasn’t a girl in their small high school that came close. She was too big for a place like Herferd. Between her looks, family wealth, and charm, it was only a matter of time before she found her way to a larger, better life. But despite all her wealth and beauty, Rachel was incredibly down to earth. That’s what made her one in a million, and Noah loved that about her.

“Don’t start. What I’m trying to say is I didn’t get to do anything in Herferd. My dad never let me out of the house, and when he did, I had strict curfews. He installed a tracker on my phone and even made me text him every few hours! It was like a prison. But now…” Rachel let out a little jump of excitement, “Dad isn’t around to say no to parties, and I am actually getting a chance to have some fun!”

The excitement in Rachel’s voice was contagious. She was right, this was her moment. No, it was their moment. Noah couldn’t let the past stop him from having a future. If he did, Allison and Brian would win, and Noah couldn’t let them win.

“Well, when you put it that way… I guess we better get going, huh?”

Rachel smiled. “That’s the spirit! Come on, we don’t want to be too fashionably late.” Rachel adjusted her tight dress over her curves and grabbed her small handbag. Noah took a deep breath as he followed Rachel out the door.

Rachel was right. It was time for a new beginning; everything would be fine.

2 - Spin the Bottle

Noah sat nervously in a circle of peers, hands clenched as a bottle spun in the middle of the dorm room. The bottle slowly stopped, landing on a girl named Mel. Noah let out a deep breath. If that bottle had moved a few more inches, it would have been Rachel.

“Fuck…” Jack said, looking at Rachel with hungry eyes. 

“Don’t look so sad, Jack, you still get to make out with me,” Mel said, leaning forward into the center of the circle.

"Yeah yeah..." Jack stared at her a moment before glancing back over at Rachel. Then he leaned toward Mel, beer in hand, and promptly stuck his tongue down her throat. His eyes never left Rachel as his hand wrapped around Mel’s neck. Mel hungrily kissed Jack back, nearly headbutting him in the process. 

But why wouldn’t she? After all, this was Jack. He was one of the hottest, wealthiest students at Godfrey. His only rivals also happened to be his best friends.

Ethan, Luke, and Mike.

All of whom now sat in the spin-the-bottle circle with Noah and Rachel. Noah often remarked that when the four were together, they looked like a boy band. Rachel found it just as funny as he did.

Jack was the traditionally handsome, rich whiteboy, and he was a master at flaunting his wealth in humble ways. He was chiseled, lean, and dark-featured. Of all his friends, Jack was certainly the brightest. Even now, as he aggressively made out with Mel, Noah could tell the wheels were turning in his mind. It was a stark contrast to Mike, who sat next to Jack with a goofy grin slung across his face.

"Fuck Jack, how long are you going to take?" Mike's words were slurred, Noah was honestly surprised he was even coherent after the amount of shots he'd pounded back. 

If Jack was the suave, intelligent group leader, Mike was the simple-minded sidekick. Though Mike made up for it with his bulking muscles, faded haircut, and revealing clothing. Without a doubt, Mike was the most physically attractive of the four.

Jack pulled away from Mel, who leaned back in a stupor and giggled with her friend. "Am I detecting jealousy?" He asked. 

Mike snorted. "The fuck would I be jealous for? Mel!" Mike leaned over to the overly-tanned brunette. Mel, who was equally tipsy, squinted at him. 

"What?!" 

"Fuckin… make out with me," Mike said. Strangely, his complete lack of candor worked well for him. Without hesitation, Mel shrugged and immediately locked lips with Mike. It took only a few seconds before his hands trailed up Mel's shirt and began fondling her C-cup breasts. It seemed Mike made it a point to act purely on instinct, and strangely, Noah admired him for it. 

"You're fucking disgusting, Mike," Ethan, the group's all-star college athlete, said. Mike pulled himself away from Mel, a string of saliva trailing off their lips and falling into the circle's center.

"What?! Jack was just doin' it!" Mike shouted.

"At least, have some tact. Fuck man, Rachel, are you seeing this guy?!" Ethan asked. He leaned closer to her as his eyes drifted up and down her body.

Noah had seen it before. Any chance Ethan had to speak to Rachel, he would. Noah had found them alone on more than one occasion. While Noah could see it, Rachel seemed oblivious to what Ethan was trying to do. Even now, she simply let out a warm laugh while enjoying the moment. 

"Oh I'm seeing, Mike… you are very very gross," Rachel said. Ethan leaned over and nudged her shoulder. 

"We seriously can't take this guy anywhere," Ethan wrapped his arm around her, squeezing her tightly. He held her for a moment too long before letting Rachel go.

"Oh, he's not that bad," Rachel countered.

"He is, in fact, that bad," Jack said. 

Luke, the quietest of the four let out a soft laugh. "You're one to talk Jack."

Ethan looked at him with surprise. "The hell you talking about man?"

Luke smirked. "I can't take you three anywhere."

"Shut the fuck up, you barely come out as it is," Jack said.

"Now you see why," Luke replied blandly. He looked at Noah and gave him a knowing smile.

Noah always wondered how Luke had found his way into Jack’s crew. Sure, he was handsome, in fact often it seemed like Luke got the most attention when the four were in a room. But his moody demeanor, tattooed arms, and painted nails made him an odd fit.

"Luke, I think you need to get your friends in line. They are getting rowdy," Rachel said as she swooped underneath Ethan's attempt at another side hug and scooted closer to Noah. 

"You're asking the impossible," Luke replied, taking a swig of his beer before leaning his head against the wall. 

"Very funny Luke. So are you getting in on this next round or what?" Ethan asked. Luke shook his head. 

"After seeing you and Mike kiss twice, I think I'm good. I'm surprised you have the willpower to keep going" Luke said.

"Don't listen to that guy, we have to keep playing," Jack insisted. "One more round, at least one more." 

"Agreed. Mel, Kate, you two doin' this or…." Mike said. The pair of rosey-cheeked girls looked at each other before collectively giggling. 

"Sure…" Mel said. 

While it was masked in an innocent game, Noah could see what was happening. The group had already spun the bottle six times, but the bottle hadn't landed on Rachel. It was clear the game wasn't going to stop until it did.

As Noah fixated on the green bottle in the center of the room, He felt Rachel squeeze his arm tightly. 

“This is so exciting! I'm so happy I’m getting a chance to do this,” Rachel whispered into Noah’s ear. Noah could smell the alcohol on her breath, but her smile was innocent and genuine. She was having the time of her life.

"I'm so glad, babe," Noah replied.

"Are you having a good time?" She asked. Noah smiled gently. It took everything inside him not to bolt out of that room with Rachel in hand.

"I am having a good time," Noah said softly. Rachel smiled and bit her lip. 

"Good! I'm so we're stepping out of our comfort zone!' Rachel said. 

"You two should be proud," Jack said. Noah and Rachel looked over and saw his hand resting on the bottle. "You two ready to play?" 

Rachel looked up at Noah. As always, her eyes and her love gave him peace. 

"Yeah," He said. "We're ready." 

“Ok, round seven. My turn at the wheel!” Jack said.

“Fuck that! You just went loverboy,” Ethan shot back, nudging the bottle out of his hands while looking at Rachel. “Everyone’s still clear on the rules, right? Whatever the bottle spinner says goes, if I say kiss we kiss…” He paused a moment and looked at Rachel, “And if I say you have to take your shirt off…” 

“No, come on,” Noah spoke before he thought, which made the group hollar in laughter. 

“Someone's making Noah jealous! Afraid it’ll land on Rachel and we’ll get an eyeful of those tits huh?” Jack said. The group continued to laugh, save for Noah and Luke. Noah glanced at Rachel, surprised to find her blushing and laughing quietly with them. 

“You can’t fucking force people to do shit like that, it’s fucked up…” Luke said plainly, giving Noah a nod. 

“I never fucking said she’d be forced to do anything! If it lands on her, she can either do what I say or she can take a shot.” Ethan replied. Luke gave him a smirk as he bit one of his nails.

"What if she wants to do neither?" Luke countered. Mike let out a groan. 

"Bro shut the FUCK up dude, fucking philosophizing or some… some shit…" Mike grabbed a handle of vodka, but Jack promptly stayed his hand. 

"Let's slow it down, Mike." 

Ethan rolled his eyes. "Bro, chill. Obviously, it's just a game. No one's going to do anything they don't want to do, right Rachel?" 

Rachel adjusted into a cross-legged position as she bounced excitedly. 

"Of course! And I know you guys would never bully me into anything, right?" She said. All three immediately erupted in a chorus together. 

"No, never!" 

"Bro what?! NO!" 

"W-what the fuck is happening?" 

“All the same," Luke interjected, "Don't forget there are four guys in this circle. Better not ask for anything too crazy, or you might end up butt fucking your bro.” Luke’s words were cool and collected, the joke landed perfectly. Everyone, including Noah, began to laugh. 

Luke was right, the odds weren’t in their favor. Seven sat in the circle. Four guys and three girls. Noah’s objective was simple, get Rachel out of the game before the bottle landed on her. It would be easier said than done, but if he could just… 

"So…. are you in?" Ethan asked Rachel. 

“I’ll do it!” Rachel shot out, causing all eyes to turn on her. 

“Do… what?” Ethan asked. Rachel smirked, dimples appearing on her rosy cheeks as she raised a wobbling finger.

“If it lands on me, I’ll fucking take my shirt off. But you gotta promise that no matter who it lands on, you’re taking your pants off.” Rachel’s words were slurred, Noah placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Hey, Rachel, maybe we should…" Noah was cut short by the sound of a bottle spinning. 

“It's a fucking deal!” Ethan said. The circle went silent. Music bled through the bedroom door from the living room. It pulsed through Noah’s body as he watched the bottle begin to slow.

It couldn’t land on her, the odds weren’t in their favor… it couldn’t. 

The bottle slowed, then stopped right in front of Rachel. Jack, Ethan, and Mike looked at Rachel with pleading disbelief.

“Jesus fuck bro…” Mike said, and while it might not have been the most graceful way of expressing the shock of the group, he was right. 

Jesus fuck. 

“Rachel?” Noah said weakly. She looked at him, then back at the group. Her bright smile never left her blushing face. Noah couldn’t help but smile back. She was simply having fun. Drunk, innocent fun, and seeing her happy like this made him happy too. He had to let her live, they both had to live. 

“So like, are you gonna do it?” Ethan asked. Rachel shrugged her shoulders. 

“I don’t know, you gonna pull your pants down?” She replied, Mel and Kate snickered as they glanced at Ethan. He smirked and stood up slowly.

“Shit, if you wanted to see my dick, you could just say so.” Ethan slid off his grey joggers and let them drop to the floor. Noah’s went wide, Ethan wasn't wearing any underwear. His dick was on full display. Even flaccid, Ethan’s cock was larger than anything Noah had ever seen. He immediately turned his eyes, blushing as he heard the other guys begin to laugh. 

“Jesus… a little more warning next time,” Luke said blandly. 

“Ethan you're such… a fucking dumbass…” Mike shouted between laughs. Noah felt his heart racing, he looked over to Rachel out of instinct, his heart freezing in place when he saw her staring straight at Ethan's cock.

Her mouth hung open as her eyes went wide. She shook her head in disbelief before covering her mouth. Then, she looked at Noah with the widest smile he'd ever seen. 

"I can't believe he fucking did it!" She shouted. Rachel turned back to Ethan and bit her lip. Noah heard Ethan laugh. 

“You fucking like that, huh?” He asked.

“Holy shit, Ethan! Are you fucking getting hard?!” Mel shouted, screaming before erupting into high-pitched laughter with Kate.

“Come on man, we don’t want to be part of your fucking performance kink,” Luke said. 

“She fucking wanted me to take my pants down!” Ethan replied. 

“Congratulations, now put your pants back on,” Luke said. 

“No, not until she holds up her end of the fucking bargain.” Ethan pointed at Rachel, who still stared at his growing cock with wide eyes.

"It gets bigger than that?!" She said, laughing as she looked at Jack with disbelief.

"Oh, it gets bigger." Ethan placed his hands on his hips and thrust forward proudly. The group recoiled in response. 

"We don't need to see HOW big my dude!" Jack said through tears of laughter. 

Rachel was shocked, Noah could see it on her face. Nothing in Herferd could have prepared her for guys like these. They were attractive, rich, confident, and most importantly, experienced. 

“We’re waiting,” Mike said, “Don’t be a pussy, Rachel.”

"Oh my god, rude!" Rachel shot back. Luke nodded in agreement.

"Fuckin… sorry… uh... don't bitch out?" Mike said. Luke shook his had. 

"Mike, just stop while you're ahead." 

Noah didn’t dare look in Ethan’s direction, it was embarrassing enough knowing that Rachel was still staring at the largest cock she had probably ever seen, but having to sit next to her while it was happening was the pinnacle of shame. 

A familiar feeling of powerlessness found him. Within it, a certain level of peace. Whether Noah liked it or not, he didn't hate what was happening. He wanted to run from it, he wanted it to be over, and yet it was right where he wanted to be. 

“Fine, a deal's a deal, right?” Rachel slipped the straps of her dress off her shoulders and slowly pulled it down, revealing her perfectly shaped breasts in a black laced bra. The three looked at each other, then back at Rachel. Triumph spilled over their faces. 

“Damn Rachel, you’ve got the best fucking rack I’ve seen,” Mike muttered. Noah grimaced at the comment, glancing at the three to see how much they were ogling his girlfriend. 

They were getting a piece of her at that moment. It was just like Allison. Noah felt himself getting hard, heat and anguish flashed through his body as his dick throbbed. 

“You need to go topless though!” Ethan said. His massive cock throbbing in excitement. Rachel laughed as she bashfully covered her chest with her arms. 

“That wasn’t the deal! You just said I had to take my shirt off.” 

“What the fuck? Are you serious? My dick is fucking out!” Ethan pointed at his cock, which made Rachel laugh even more. 

“No one said you needed to show your dick Ethan! That’s on you. Who doesn't wear underwear?!” Rachel looked over at the other girls, who happily laughed with her. It was clear they were all thoroughly entertained. In fact, everyone in the room seemed entertained, even Luke.

Noah wasn't sure how to feel, the warmth and excitement of the group was fun. But the overwhelming tightness in his chest drug him down, the slowly growing bulge in his pants made him shake his head with shame.

Jack placed his hand on the bottle and looked at Rachel.

“Whoever the bottle lands on next has to go topless. Completely topless,” He said. Rachel leaned forward, her cleavage popping out of her bra. Noah felt his heart racing, things had already gone way farther than he was comfortable with. He reached out and placed a hand on Rachel’s shoulder. 

“Rachel, maybe we should…” 

“Fine, but regardless of who it lands on, you will have to go full nude!” Rachel shot back. Jesus, she was still treating it like a game. How could she not see what was happening? Noah looked helplessly around the room. 

“That’s not good enough, these fuck faces love getting naked,” Luke said, catching Noah’s eye as he spoke. “Not only will you have to go full nude, you’ll need to compare dick sizes with Ethan.” Rachel let out a gleeful laugh. 

“Yes! AND compare dick sizes with Ethan.” Rachel looked at Jack, who in turn looked at Ethan with a raised eyebrow. 

“Come on, man…” Ethan spoke under his breath, giving Jack a pleading look.

"I don't know, man, it's… it's kinda." 

"Come ON bro…" Ethan begged.

It was clear their intentions were all the same. This entire spin-the-bottle game, their entire plot, was to see as much of Rachel as they could get. Noah had hoped that Logan’s extra dare would stave off Jack. But it was a meager hope. 

“Fuck, fine! We’ll compare dick sizes…” Jack said, putting his hand back on the bottle and looking up at Rachel. "Are you ready?"

"So ready," Rachel replied

The bottle spun. Twirling in the center of the room as Noah watched helplessly. 

Chapter 3 - Just Do It

The bottle spun, grinding against the wooden floor as the group watched silently. Noah felt his heart racing.

It had already landed on Rachel once, what were the odds it could happen again? It wouldn’t, it would land on someone else and this stupid game would end. Noah would laugh with Rachel, leaving before these three could come up with any more plans to see her naked. 

The bottle slowed. Noah felt his heartbeat in his ears.

The bottle stopped right in front of Rachel.

“No fucking WAY bro! Let’s go!!!” Mike shot up from the ground while Ethan and Jack fist-bumped each other. Their gambit had paid off. Noah looked at Rachel in disbelief. She stared at the bottle, appearing just as stunned as he was. Noah wanted to say something, but it felt as though his mouth was sewn shut. 

There was no way she’d do it. Absolutely no way she was going to show these guys her tits. It would undo everything they had built together, it would completely change their friend group. Rachel had to see that, she just had to.

“Well… a deal’s a deal…” Jack stood up and walked next to Ethan before promptly dropping his pants. The two glanced at each other awkwardly before Ethan took two steps away. 

“You don't need to stand so close bro,"

“Do you want to see Rachel’s tits or not man?” Jack stepped closer, causing Rachel to shake her head and look away in embarrassment. Her face was beat red, her smile never dimming. Noah glanced at the two naked men. Unlike Ethan, Jack was still soft. Even so, it was clear that Ethan was the larger of the two, despite Jack’s noticeably above-average size. Noah felt a rush of anger wash over his body. 

In every way, these two outclassed Noah, and both wanted as much of Rachel as they could get. What was worse, Rachel didn't seem to hate what was happening. Certainly, her curiosity was innocent, but she was interested all the same. 

“So… are you going to do it?” Ethan asked. Rachel stared at them both with wide eyes as her fingers trailed over her lips. The room was quiet, and that quiet was slowly filling with the sexual tension between these three. Noah's hands shook as he cleared his throat. 

“Rachel… seriously, you don’t have to do this.” He spoke firmly, happy to see Rachel glance at him with a welcoming smile. 

“Come on Rachel! I literally just compared dicks for you. A deal is a deal,” Jack said. Ethan nodded in agreement. 

“It’s true, we've both put ourselves on the line here Rachel, don't leave us hanging out to dry,” Ethan said, his cock pulsing as he shifted his weight. Rachel didn’t acknowledge them, she didn't even look at them. Her eyes remained fixed on Noah.

“This is fucking crazy!” She said to him. She blinked slowly as she pushed a few loose strands of hair past her rosy cheeks. 

“Yeah, I know. Which is why you don’t have to do this,” Noah replied. 

“It’s not fucking crazy, it's college life bro! We’re just having fun,” Mike chimed in. Noah gritted his teeth, these three were like vultures. But so far, it seemed like he was the only one being bothered by what was going on. Even Luke and the other girls watched in amusement. 

Noah had to play it cool, the last thing he wanted was to drive Rachel away. It couldn’t end like it had with Allison, things had to be different. 

“What do you think?” Rachel asked, leaning forward and letting her nose touch Noah’s. He could smell the alcohol on her breath. “You think I should show them?” 

Noah stared into Rachel’s eyes. He was speechless. He didn’t know how to take the question. If Rachel was genuinely asking for his opinion, then the answer was obviously no.

At least, his gut reaction was no… but his throbbing cock seemed to be telling a different story. 

“Yeah Noah,” Jack said. “You think she should show us her tits?” 

“I think she should, it’s only fair after all,” Ethan added. Rachel glanced their way and bit her lip. 

“I’ve never gotten to do something this crazy before, should I make them jealous?” Rachel spoke softly, her innocent tone seemingly out of place for such a taboo question. It was clear that this was just still fun and games for Rachel. She didn’t care about them, she only cared about Noah. That’s why she was asking, that’s why she was so entertained. She would never do anything without asking him. Noah let out a deep breath. Rachel wasn’t anything like Allison, because Rachel actually cared about him. 

That was enough to put Noah’s mind at ease. 

“Totally your call babe.” Noah felt his cock pulse at those words. This could actually happen, Rachel was on the verge of showing the group something only Noah could have, and it was a huge turn-on. Rachel stared at Noah a moment longer, tapping her fingers against her thigh before sighing and shrugging. 

“You know what? Fuck it…” She stood up and unclasped her bra with one tug and let it fall to the floor.

The room went silent. Everyone was staring at Rachel, even Luke. Jack’s once-soft cock quickly began to swell. Rachel stood, resting her weight on one leg, accentuating the curves of her hips and legs. Something about her being half undressed made her round, perky breasts pop more than normal. She flipped her hair, giving an embarrassed smile as the room took her in. 

Noah knew that Rachel was attractive, he knew that she was more attractive than any other girl in their small town of Herferd. But this moment was teaching him a valuable lesson. Rachel wasn’t just a pretty small-town girl. She was arguably one of the most attractive women at Godfrey. 

And he was beginning to realize just how dangerous that was. 

“Wow… she actually did it,” Mel said blandly, glancing over at Jack’s now throbbing member. “Even managed to get Jack hard… good for you.” She and Kate glared at Rachel, who simply laughed as she squeezed her breasts gently. 

“I did, didn’t I? Does that mean you think I’m hot?” Rachel asked. 

“Fuck, you are so fucking hot…” Jack said, his mouth wide open. Noah was getting nervous, no one was laughing or joking anymore. 

They were eyeing Rachel hungrily. They wanted things to escalate. Mike cleared his throat and grabbed the bottle. 

“So… next person the bottle lands on… has to touch my cock.” Mike looked up at Rachel, as did everyone else in the room. 

“Jesus…” Logan shook his head and slowly stood up, “Look, this is getting fucking weird. I think I’m done for the night.” He stood and made his way to the bedroom door, glancing back at Rachel once more before opening it slightly and sliding out of the room. Luke had the right idea, Noah knew he had to get Rachel out of this situation. But he didn’t, he watched as the guys waited for Rachel’s response. 

“Hmmmm…” Rachel looked at Mike, biting her finger as she glanced over to Noah. She bounced with excitement, and Noah's eyes fixated on her breasts. “I don’t know… what do you think babe?” 

Noah scoffed as any sense of safety quickly evaporated into thin air. She couldn’t be serious, she had to know that would be crossing a line. 

“Noah?” Rachel asked again. He stared at her, taking in her beautifully sculpted body, becoming just as dumbfounded as every other male in that room. He cleared his throat. 

“I mean, do you want to?” That wasn’t what he wanted to ask. Truthfully, he didn’t want to know the answer to that question either. Rachel let out a nervous laugh and shrugged. 

“You only live once, right?” She said playfully. 

“Y-yeah, you only live once,” Mike replied, seemingly shocked by the answer. In fact, the whole room seemed shocked. But none more than Mel and her friend, Kate, who made no effort to hide their contempt.

“Wait, Rachel, are you seriously thinking about touching Mike’s cock?” Mel asked. Her disgust almost as palpable as her disbelief. 

“Only if it lands on me!” Rachel said, looking at the group. “There’s still seven of us in this circle! That means Mike is risking one of the guys touching it just as much as me.” The group was silent, murmuring in discomfort and sexual energy. 

Rachel gave the group a confused look. “Why's everyone getting so weird? This is just a game, right? We're just having fun!” 

“I mean… as fun as this is, I’m not touching anyone’s dick,” Jack said, pulling up his pants and stepping away from the circle. Mel nodded and fixed her hair. 

“Yeah… I’m not up to touching Mikey’s crusty cock either, we have standards after all. Right Kate?” Mel glanced at her friend, who kept her eyes transfixed on the bottle in the center of the room. 

“I mean… I’ve already touched it so…” Kate trailed off, remaining in the circle. Mel scoffed and shook her head. 

“Jesus you two are sluts. Do what you want, but I think I'm all set.” She stood, adjusting her dress before walking over to the bedroom door. She threw it wide open, exposing Rachel's half-naked body to the entire party. Rachel immediately wrapped her arms around her breasts as several guys stared with wide eyes.

“Yo!! What the fuck are yall doing in there?!” Countless eyes peered into the room as phones began recording Rachel.

Rachel’s smile vanished immediately, and as she scrambled to pull her dress over her chest, Mel watched with a devilish smile. 

“Congratulations Rachel, you’ve got all of them wrapped around your finger now. You’ll be the talk of the school in no time. Especially after sucking them off like that.” Mel spoke loudly, making sure enough in the party heard before fading into the crowd.

“Mel what the fuck?!” Jack said, promptly chasing after her. 

Noah felt his face redden as he scrambled for Rachel’s bra. Those few seconds felt like ages, and while he didn't dare look at the crowd, Noah could hear them all the same.

“A fucking cuck session, bro…” 

“I knew she was a slut…” 

“That didn’t take long…” 

This couldn’t be happening. He was supposed to have left this kind of thing behind in Herferd. Noah glanced at Rachel, his heart sinking when he saw her glazed-over eyes. Everything began to form into a haze. He wrapped his arm around her and led her through the crowd.

“I think I want to go home…” Rachel said softly. 

“Don’t worry, Rachel, we’re going home.” He glanced over at Ethan, surprised to find he was still undressed. 

His cock fully erect as he looked at Rachel hungrily. 

“Don’t worry, Rachel, you can finish sucking me off next time!" He shouted through, and the room roared with excitement. 

Noah felt Rachel shrink into his arms. He grit his teeth and pushed through the countless phones pointed in their direction. 

Jesus, it was just like prom night.