Chapter 4 (continued)

Megan and Holly took their seats close to the front and ordered a drink. They watched Tiffany’s performance first. She wore a cute pink two-piece outfit with flowing chiffon sleeves and a short, sheer skirt that swayed as she danced. She performed some impressive moves on the pole and looked sexy showing off her pink knickers under the skirt. Overall, she was pretty good, and she had a natural, charming style. Holly didn’t love her music choices though, and to her that made a big difference to the overall feel of the performance.

There was a short break while the girls sipped on their cocktails and waited. Then the MC announced Bianca was about to take the stage.

Bianca had snow-blonde hair and piercing blue eyes. She was definitely a gorgeous woman and the girls were impressed by her outfit. Her body was toned and slightly muscular, and it was clear she worked out. She came out onto the stage wearing an orange bodysuit with a black and orange patterned cape over the top. She accessorised this with an eye mask and long black leather boots.

The stage lights were purple as a slow Middle Eastern-style tune started. Bianca walked across the stage, smoke drifting around her, creating a haunting atmosphere. The music then broke into a syncopated drum beat as Bianca began her routine.

She also used the pole for a lot of her performance, and it was clear she was very talented and experienced. Holly was impressed by her moves and thought she might look into some pole classes. She could see why Bianca had been given the top spot. She definitely had an edge over the other dancers and put on a very entertaining routine.

She also didn’t hold back once she was naked, giving some very explicit views to the audience. Her tits were well proportioned, she had large nipples and a nice pussy with a thin blonde landing strip.

Overall, Bianca’s performance was great, and it gave Holly some ideas that she might be able to incorporate into her own routines.

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Holly spent most of the next day modelling different outfits in her bedroom, trying to decide what she wanted to do for her next routine. She wanted to impress not only the clients but also Monique and the other girls. She’d queued a random playlist of sexy music, and when a slow saxophone instrumental came on, she decided she would do something with that.

People were coming to Monique’s for class and sophistication, and that’s what Holly was going to give them. For her outfit, she chose a purple and black gothic-style corset, connected by suspenders to black stockings. She modelled this with black high heels, and around her waist she wore a short black skirt with layers of ruffled fabric.

Through the week, when she was the only one home, she set about choreographing her routine. Megan finished early one day, and Holly showed her some of the dance she was planning. Megan liked it and helped with a few ideas of her own. Holly didn’t strip naked for her, but Megan loved her private show all the same.

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Saturday night came, and Holly and Megan arrived about an hour before Holly’s scheduled time. Monique allowed Megan backstage, as she helped calm Holly’s nerves and she didn’t see a problem with it for now.

Raven, Alexa and Jasmine were there and were all welcoming to the girls. Raven was particularly friendly, and Holly really liked her. They’d texted each other through the week, and Raven made her feel better about Bianca’s comments.

When Holly got into her costume, the girls thought she looked gorgeous and complimented her on her choice. As part of her signature look, she kept her glasses on and her hair in pigtails. She was due to take the stage around 10:30pm, and when 10 o’clock hit, Holly’s nerves kicked in.

Megan helped encourage her, while Raven assured her it was perfectly normal and that she herself was still a little nervous some nights. There were a few more people in the venue this time, probably around twenty-five, and a few women amongst them as well.

Finally, it was time to start. The MC announced Holly was up, and the saxophone music started. This time she walked out confidently and began her routine. Her dancing was pretty good overall, and she definitely brought a seductive vibe. She couldn’t help noticing how some of the audience up the back weren’t even watching though, and this was a little distracting.

Holly was wearing long black lace gloves, which were the first to come off. She did this well, and next were the high heels. As she danced around, she lifted her skirt up, showing off her ass in her black lace G-string. Then came a part of the performance she was really looking forward to.

She reached under the skirt and slid the G-string down her legs. She grabbed it and threw it into the audience, a move that she hadn’t seen the other girls do before. It landed on one of the tables at the front where three men were sitting, and they loved it. They all smiled at Holly and gave her a whistle.

She now had nothing on under the skirt and used this to be naughty, strutting around the stage and lifting it momentarily to show her bare bum. This got cheers from the audience and it made a few of the people up the back start to watch. She continued doing this, bending over a few times and holding the position a little longer. The sight of her lovely pussy from behind got some loud cheers from the men up the front.

Holly continued her seductive movements to the sensual sound of the saxophone and came to the centre of the stage. She began to tease by holding the sides of her skirt with a cheeky open-mouthed smile on her face. When the cheers weren’t loud enough, she let go and put on a playful frown, holding her arms out to the sides in an attempt to command attention.

This went down reasonably well and the cheers got louder. She repeated this before giving a lovely warm smile and then she pulled her skirt straight up. Holly was now standing there showing off her gorgeous shaven pussy to the room. She held the position for a few moments as the audience cheered and whistled.

As the next phase of the music started, Holly whipped off her skirt and continued dancing bottomless. She was still wearing the purple corset and looked very cute. She got down on the floor and did some provocative moves, giving some quick flashes with her legs open, but she held back a little and wasn’t as explicit as she’d seen some of the other girls.

Finally, the corset came off and Holly finished off the last part of her routine naked. As she returned backstage, she was again very flustered and very excited. The thrill of showing off in the nude was an amazing feeling, and she knew this was exactly what she wanted to be doing.

The performance was well received, but it was a little lacklustre. Holly felt she couldn’t quite bring the excitement and that maybe she’d brought the mood down a little. She still thought this kind of routine had potential, and decided she’d try something similar to it next week with some more upbeat music.

Chapter 5 – Business and Pleasure

It was a bright day and the weather was getting warmer as it approached September. Holly had bought herself some new clothes with the money she’d earned from stripping and decided today was the perfect day to wear something nice. She took a shower and got dressed in a cute red two-piece outfit covered in little white flowers. The top was cut low, which showed off her breasts, and was tied in a bow, showing her tummy. The skirt was short and hugged her hips, with a fold at the side. Holly looked gorgeous in this outfit, and it was in stark contrast to the casual daggy clothes she usually wore.

Monique worked a few days during the week at the club attending to the bookkeeping and general duties. Holly had been talking to her on the phone and then decided she’d go in and have a chat about how she was going with her dances and discuss a few ideas.

“Hello gorgeous girl!” said Monique with a welcoming smile.

“Hi, Monique, how are you?” replied Holly.

“I’m wonderful, thanks dear. You’re looking lovely today.”

“Thank you. Yeah, I just bought this outfit last week. It was half price and I really love it.”

“Well, it’s great to see you. Come on in, would you like a coffee or tea or something?”

“Tea, please. Thanks, Monique.”

The two ladies sat in the audience area of the club where Monique had a bunch of paperwork spread out on the table. As they sipped their teas, Holly asked for feedback on her dances so far. Overall, Monique was happy and told her she just needed to continue to practise. She agreed her previous performance had been a little dull, although still very sexy.

“Maybe try something with a bit more energy this time, darl,” said Monique.

“Yes, I was thinking the same thing. I wanna try a dance to some 80s rock music or something like that, but next week I might do another jazz routine and try to make it a bit more upbeat.”

“Sounds good. I want you to know that I like your attitude, Holly. I can see that you’re very committed to this, and coming in today to discuss things with me shows a lot about your character. I’m very pleased I hired you, and I know you will be great once you gain some experience.”

Holly was delighted to hear this and very encouraged by Monique’s words.

“Thank you so much. Well, also, I had a little idea I wanted to run past you actually.”

“Oh yeah, what’s that?”

“Well, I’m not trying to tell you how to run things or anything, but I think it would be cool if us girls met some of the customers who come through. I thought it would be a nice thing to do during the breaks, and it might help add that personal touch.”

“That is a fantastic idea. Not sure if all the girls would want to do that, but if you’re up for it, that’s a good start.”

“I would love to,” said Holly with a smile.

“So how would we go about it, do you think?”

“Just keep it real casual, I reckon. A couple of the girls and I could just walk out amongst the tables. We’d just say hi and see what happens, I guess … and we’d be looking super sexy, of course.” Holly giggled.

“I love it. Well done, Holly. We’ll start doing this on Saturday night then if you’re up for it. I’ll speak to the other girls and see what they think.”

“Okay, great, but I’m not sure I’ll have another routine ready by Saturday night.”

“That’s okay. How about you come along and just do the meet and greet thing? I’m sure at least one of the other girls will do it with you. If anyone asks if you’re performing, you might be able to be a bit cheeky and tell them they’ll have to come next week if they want to see you.”

Holly giggled and liked this idea.

“I’ll pay you for your time, of course, and also I think you should learn about the cocktails. Talking about them will give you something to keep the conversation flowing, and it might help us sell more drinks too.”

“Great idea. I’ll take the list home, and I’ll have a chat to the bar staff when I come in next too.”

“Excellent. Well, feel free to call me any time about your routine, sweetheart, and I’ll see you on Saturday night, okay?”

“Okay, thanks, Monique. See you then.”

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After Holly said hello to everyone, she got changed into her purple corset and black G-string again. She was wearing stockings, but didn’t wear the skirt. Raven was also wearing a corset and stockings. Her outfit was all black. She had green lipstick on which matched her eyeshadow and the green highlights in her hair. Raven was also wearing a G-string, and during the break, both girls emerged into the audience area in these outfits.

The guests loved the idea of talking with the girls. A couple of ladies complimented their outfits and the men predictably told them how sexy they looked. Most of the clientele at Monique’s were very polite and friendly. The club definitely attracted that kind of crowd, being a more sophisticated venue and being away from the red light district.

Holly was really coming out of her shell. She may have been shy and nerdy by day, but when she put those outfits on and was in the club, she switched on a level of charm that surprised even herself. She was giggling and flirting with all the men, while Raven, who was also friendly of course, was much more reserved in comparison.

Holly learned all about the cocktails as Monique had suggested. They all had typically sensual names, and her way of describing them added to her charm. She started gaining popularity, and a couple of guests were disappointed that she wasn’t dancing that night. Holly assured them she would be there next week though, and boldly asserted it would be worth the wait to see her. The guests liked that idea and told her they’d be in the front row waiting.

“The gorgeous Raven will be here too,” Holly said, “and she is always amazing.”

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When they returned backstage, a couple of the other girls were getting ready and warming up for their performances. As Raven had already performed her routine, she and Holly hung around her dressing area and talked for a while.

“Well, babe, it’s safe to say all the clients love you,” said Raven.

“Aww, thank you. I think they love you too.”

“Yeah, but you’re special. You’ve got a way with people. You’re very confident.”

“If you only knew. I am not that way at all. I’ve been a nerdy, shy type all my life, but somehow, when I get thrown into the spotlight, it just comes out.”

“Well, that’s great, and for the record, I like nerdy, shy types.”

As Raven said this, she put her hand on Holly’s leg for a moment.

Holly was immediately nervous. She liked how friendly Raven was and suddenly realised that maybe there was more to her intentions.

She giggled as Raven withdrew her hand again.

“I like you. You’re really starting to fit in here,” said Raven.

“Thanks, Raven. That means a lot to me.”

“Hey, I was thinking us girls should get together through the week and have drinks. Would you be up for that?”

Holly didn’t care too much for going out and drinking, but she was desperate to fit in with the group.

“Oh yeah, that sounds great,” she said.

“Excellent. I’ll run it past the others and send you a message.”

“Okay, cool. I might stay for Alexa’s routine and then get going.”

“Sounds good, I’ll join you.”

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Holly walked into the kitchen in her cute bra and panties. These ones were white with pink polka dots. She’d definitely taken the liberty to wear less around the house now that her friends had all seen her naked.

Connor was cooking bacon and eggs and asked if Holly wanted in. She did, of course, and she offered to make the tea and coffee. She sat down at the table with Connor and Megan. Riley had been out late and was still in bed.

“So how’s the new job going, Hol?” asked Connor.

“It’s amazing. I’m loving it there. Thanks for asking.”

“That’s good, are the other girls nice?”

“Yeah, most of them. I get along really well with this one girl, Raven. She’s super nice and really pretty too. Most of the others I’m still getting to know. There is this one chick, though, Bianca. I’m not sure if she likes me.”

“Oh, okay, why’s that?” asked Connor.

“Well, she hasn’t really appreciated my routines so far. She pointed out all my mistakes on the first night and then told me the last one was boring and that the audience weren’t even paying attention.”

“I’m sure that wasn’t true, babe,” said Megan.

“I know, most of them were watching, but she did have a point. I just couldn’t get into the moment and the performance did fall a bit flat. I still had fun though, dancing around and lifting up my skirt with no knickers on,” said Holly with a giggle.

Megan laughed. “You’re so naughty.”

“That’s what I do best, Meegs! But yeah, anyway, hopefully the next one will go down a bit better.”

“Sounds good, can Riley and I come to this one?”

“In a couple of weeks’ time I’m planning something a bit more special. If you guys are free, I’d love you to come to that for the first time seeing me.”

“Okay, yeah, sounds awesome. I’ll check with Riley and let you know.”

After a while, Connor got up and went off to take a shower.

“So I feel like I’m gonna be unwelcome there before long, babe,” said Megan. “Not in the audience, of course, but backstage. It’s been alright these first couple of times as obviously the girls accepted I was there to help you get started, but I can already tell it’s going to be weird if I keep coming with you.”

Holly sighed. “Yeah, I know what you mean. Which really sucks because I love having you there with me, and it’s nice to have someone to talk to on the bus as well. At least I have Raven. She’s so nice to me. She invited me out for drinks with the girls this week and umm... oh, never mind.”

“Hey, what? What were you going to say?”

“Umm, I think maybe she has a crush on me.”

“Oh, I see,” said Megan. “Do you have a crush on her?”

“I don’t know, maybe. She’s very pretty, but I don’t even know if I like girls. I’ve certainly never been with a girl.”

Megan was immediately jealous.

“Okay, well, don’t rush into anything, babe. You don’t wanna do something you’ll regret with one of your work colleagues.”

“Oh yeah, you’re right. I didn’t even think of it like that. Thanks for looking out for me, Meegs.”

“That’s what best friends are for,” said Megan, hoping she’d convinced Holly not to pursue anything more than friendship with Raven.

“Hey, I know!” Holly said. “What about getting a job at the bar there? I’m pretty sure they’re looking for more staff.”

“Oh, okay, that could be a possibility. I don’t know the first thing about making drinks though.”

“You can learn, babe! You are fucking great at everything you do. You could go and do a little cocktail course and get your RSA and I’m sure you’d be nailing it in no time.”

“I love you,” said Megan.

Holly was quite surprised by the way Megan came out with this comment at that point in the conversation. It sounded very direct. She didn’t make too much of it, though.

Holly giggled. “Love you too, babe. But seriously, I think this would be a great idea.”

“Fair enough, it would be cool getting to go to work with you and I could use the extra money. I’ll look into a course if you can check with Monique about it.”

“Yep, sounds good, I’ll let you know.”

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During the day when Megan and Riley were at uni and Connor was at work, Holly used the time to work on her routines. She’d tried out another burlesque style jazz routine at the club, and this one attracted a bit more attention, but it still didn’t quite make the impact she was looking for.

For her next performance, she was going to put the sophisticated old-school charm to the side and come out with something completely different. She called Monique to talk through her 80s rock idea and then set about working on the choreography. She also asked if she could take the last spot of the night. Monique was hesitant at first, but understood the kind of high energy performance Holly wanted to go for. Reluctantly, she decided to agree, knowing some of the other girls would not be happy about it. She knew if Holly could pull it off, though, that there would be little reason for them to complain.

For this routine, she picked out a classic song to finish with, “Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses. Because this song was pretty long, there would only be one other before it, “I Love Rock and Roll” by Joan Jett.

Holly put a lot of thought into the outfit, which consisted of several layers. She would wear a pink full-body leotard with a Lycra zebra-patterned bodysuit over the top of her torso. This would be accessorised with zebra armbands and matching dangly earrings. Underneath the pink leotard would be a full black fishnet suit, finally covering a bright green G-string and matching bra.

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It was a busy Thursday night in the city when the five girls walked into a bustling, trendy little bar overlooking the waterfront. Bianca and Hayley were unable to make it, but the others decided it would still be nice to get to know each other a little better, particularly the new girl, Holly.

As each one of the ladies was gorgeous in their own way, they certainly turned a few heads when they entered. Raven offered to shout everyone their first drink, and the girls sat down in a corner booth with a view of the harbour through the window.

The girls chatted all about the club and their routines, and Holly was really starting to get along with everyone. She’d never felt such acceptance amongst a group of pretty girls like this, and it was actually a little overwhelming for her. She found herself laughing and giggling as the night went on, and she was having a fantastic time. Alexa and Jasmine were on their fourth cocktail and had a tequila shot in between. Raven, Tiffany and Holly were still sipping on their second cocktail at that point.

Holly felt like she was drunk, but it was more from suddenly becoming popular than it was from the alcohol. It was the culmination of people liking her performances, her getting along well with the clients at Monique’s, and now really starting to feel part of this new gang.

The girls spent a few hours together and then decided it was time to go. They mingled outside for a little while, waiting for Ubers and saying their last goodbyes, with Raven and Holly talking to each other on their own.

“Hey, have you seen the outdoor exhibition down by the foreshore yet?” asked Raven.

“No, I didn’t even know about it, but it sounds cool!” said Holly.

“Oh, it’s amazing. The sculptures light up at night. You should come down and have a look with me.”

“Amazing!” said Holly, still overly enthusiastic and excited after the great night she was having.

“Okay, let’s say goodbye to these guys. We can walk down from here, it’s only about ten minutes away.”

Holly turned straight to the others and said, “Bye, guys! We’re going down to look at the exhibition. See you on Saturday, and thanks for a lovely evening!”

The others giggled at Holly and said goodbye. They could see she was super excited about fitting in with them, and they all thought it was very cute.

As the two girls parted from the group, Raven held out her hand to Holly. Holly thought this was nice, and they walked hand in hand down to the exhibition. It was clear that Raven was flirting with Holly, but she was just so happy that she let it happen, and naturally flirted back a little.

She hadn’t been with anyone for a long time, and over the past few days she’d thought about the possibility of becoming closer with Raven. Megan’s words did have an impact, though, and she didn’t want to mess anything up at work.

Holly and Raven walked around looking at some of the sculptures that were part of the waterfront exhibition and marvelled at how wonderfully skilled their creators must be. After a while, they took a seat in front of one of the larger ones. It was a masterfully sculpted dragon that glowed in shades of orange and purple and looked amazing. As the crescent moon shone in the sky behind it and the gentle nighttime breeze came across the water, it certainly made for an enticing atmosphere.

As the two girls sat together and the conversation came to a lull, Raven put her hand on Holly’s leg. Holly looked up at Raven, and Raven looked back at her. She kept her hand there, and then both girls giggled.

“So,” said Holly, “what’s this about?”

“What’s what about?” said Raven innocently.

“This hand on my leg thing?”

Raven laughed and thought about her answer for a moment.

“Ummm, maybe it’s to show you that I like you.”

Holly smiled. “I see.”

“Do you like me?” asked Raven.

“Well, yes, I think you’re lovely.”

“That’s nice. I think you’re lovely too.”

Raven could see that Holly was a bit hesitant and decided not to pursue it much further. Raven was twenty-three and didn’t want to intimidate Holly.

She decided to give Holly a little kiss on the cheek.

“Well, I’m really glad you came along to Monique’s, babe, and I can’t wait to see your next performance. Let’s get going, hey?”

Holly liked the kiss and was definitely a little taken by Raven’s charm.

She simply smiled at her and said, “Thanks for a lovely night, babe. Yep, I’m happy to get going now.”

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The following Saturday came, and this time Megan stood up the back of the club with Monique. She wasn’t ready to start work at the bar yet, but Monique understood how important she was in terms of Holly’s confidence and respected their close friendship.

Holly abandoned the pigtails for tonight’s performance and had her hair fully teased up and set in place with lots of hairspray in true 80s style. She still wore her glasses though, as she’d decided that was part of her signature look.

Bianca finished her performance just before Holly. It was a very polished routine, mainly on the pole to an upbeat modern dance track with provocative lyrics. She looked stunning, her snow-blonde hair swaying with her movements and her long, slender legs accentuating every pose. She pulled out all kinds of amazing moves, and was fully naked by the start of her third song.

It was one of the best performances Holly had ever seen, and she had a suspicion Bianca was giving everything she had in an attempt to outdo Holly’s performance. She mentioned this to Megan, who had come backstage temporarily, and Megan gave her one of her inspiring pep talks.

“Don’t worry about her,” said Megan. “You’ve got this, babe. You are incredible, you look amazing and you know your routine. Just go out there and do what you do best, have fun and show the audience how to have a fucking good time!”

Holly was inspired. She gave Megan a hug and put Bianca’s performance out of her mind. When it was time to start, the MC announced Holly was up and she walked out into the middle of the stage to loud applause. There were around forty people in the club that night. It was after midnight, and most had a fair few drinks under their belts.

After giving the crowd a wave and a cute smile, she turned to face the back curtain and waited for the song to start. The instantly recognisable riff of “I Love Rock ’n’ Roll” came on, and this time everyone in the club was watching the adorable, spunky blonde chick on the stage.

There was a lot of pressure on Holly and she definitely felt the nerves. This was her fourth performance now, though, and she was getting more confident. She’d practised heavily, and she remembered Megan’s words about having a good time. That much, she was definitely going to do.

Holly held her arms up in the air with closed fists and began twirling her head. Next, she thrust her hips back and forth and moved her ass around in circles in time with the distinctive beat.

She started strutting around the stage with pronounced steps and doing some of her usual sensual moves with her hands caressing her body. Next, she picked up a bright green inflatable electric guitar that was left at the back of the stage for her and began playing air guitar to the rhythm. The crowd laughed and cheered.

She slid the neck of the guitar between her thighs and rubbed it back and forth against her crotch, throwing her head back with her mouth open, faking intense sexual pleasure. Then she threw it away and continued dancing and lip-syncing the words as the chorus came on. At the same time, a few people stood up and sang along to the words as they raised their fists. It was the first time Monique had witnessed something like that in her club.

As Holly had a few layers to get through, it wasn’t long before she pulled down the straps on the zebra bodysuit, then bent over and slid the rest of it off.

Next were the armbands, where she used a typical burlesque move and pulled them from her wrists with her teeth, flicking them off one by one and tossing them to the side of the stage. She was now in the shiny pink leotard and she ran around on her tiptoes, ruffling her hair, then came down on all fours and slid her body against the stage.

Monique was impressed by her confidence. Holly wasn’t being particularly technical, but that wasn’t what this performance was about. It was bright, it was fun, and it was loud. Holly had every eye in the room on her and she was definitely putting on a show tonight.

She continued rolling around the floor and came onto her back, pedalling in the air and sticking her legs out wide facing the back of the stage. Finally, she stood up, smacked her ass a few times, then grabbed her cheeks firmly and gave them a squeeze before the song hit its final beat.

The whole room cheered and whistled, a few of them standing up to clap. Holly’s adrenaline was pumping wildly. She was having the most fun she’d ever had in her life.

For a brief moment, time stood still. As she faced the curtain at the back of the stage, she reflected on how her dream was starting to become a reality. It was even better than she’d imagined. She loved the club, she loved Monique and the girls, and she loved the clients. Most of all, though, the feeling when she took to the stage was indescribable. It was an intense mixture of anxiety and excitement and she loved every moment of it.

The aroused feeling of being fully naked in front of a group of men was definitely amazing, but Holly equally loved prancing around and moving her body provocatively in various states of undress. When she got it all right, it was pure ecstasy.

Holly took a moment to catch her breath. The crowd were still whistling and the sound guy knew not to start the next song until she was in position. Before she did, she had one minor change to make. She quickly removed her glasses and earrings and placed them near the inflatable guitar. Then she did a little run right up to the front of the stage, raised her arms in the air and spread her legs wide in a star pose. She looked straight up at the ceiling so the crowd hadn't quite seen what she looked like without her glasses.

The opening bars of “Paradise City” came on and Holly stayed firm in that position. She was holding the attention of the entire audience and took a moment to let the amazing feeling sink in.

As the drumbeat began, she looked forward at the crowd and smiled, looking absolutely stunning. Everyone saw in that moment just how beautiful Holly really was. Not that she didn’t look super cute in her glasses, but this was next level. She was simply gorgeous. Her pretty face shone and her green eyes sparkled under the lights.

The vocal line started and she yelled out “Come on!” in her girly voice and started clapping in time with the beat. A loud “Wooooooo!” came from the back of the room. It was Monique, and if Holly wasn’t already feeling confident, this gave her everything she needed.

She walked back and forth casually across the front of the stage, clapping and pointing at people having a great time. Her smile was infectious and she singled out anyone who wasn’t now standing up and clapping with a gesture to get up.

When the opening vocals finished, she resumed position centre stage and pulled the straps of the leotard down over her shoulders. She closed her eyes and slowly pulled it further down with her mouth open. She subtly swayed her hips as she went and had a very serious, sexy look on her face. She was deliberately conveying the sensual, aroused feeling of stripping off in front of a crowd, like she was in her own little world but at the same time knowing she was being watched.

The crowd cheered and whistled as the leotard came further down, revealing a tightly woven black fishnet bodysuit underneath, just covering her torso. Underneath that, she was just wearing a tiny green G-string and no bra. Getting the leotard off her legs wasn’t easy, but Holly realised it didn’t really matter. She got through it and moved on.

Her nipples poked through her fishnet suit, and with not much covering herself now, the routine was getting sexier. When the fast beat came in, Holly went wild.

She started headbanging and swaying her hair around, then continued dancing with her provocative moves. She was now moving much more sharply and keeping close time with the music. The energy was high and Holly came down onto the floor again, rolling around and putting her legs up in the air, bending them in and out and showing off her amazing body.

As the first chorus came on, Holly pulled the top half of her garment down, exposing her tits in clear view. She then put her hands to her sides and gave a quirky smile, almost to say, “Is this what you came to see?”

She then removed the rest of the suit and ran to the side of the stage before grabbing a bottle of water and coming back to centre. She took a much-needed drink, then looked down as she poured the rest of it out over her tits. She put the bottle down and caressed herself, spreading the water all over her chest and pulling at her nipples.

As the song moved into the next verse, Holly snapped back into her more serious sensual mode and continued dancing with sharp moves. She wanted to show Monique and the girls that she could dance as well as have fun with the audience.

She continued on in her G-string, squeezing her breasts and pinching her nipples as she went, making her way through the next verse.

When the third chorus hit, she was at the front of the stage, facing away from the crowd. She smacked her ass a couple of times, then loosely waved her arms around in the air like she was taking a moment to enjoy the song. She then spread her legs wide apart and slowly moved her hips from side to side as she bent over slightly and grabbed at the sides of her G-string.

She took a quick look over her shoulder, smiling as the crowd began to cheer. She continued bending over as she slid her knickers down further, revealing her beautiful bare ass in the process. She pulled them down to her knees, the thin piece of fabric stretched tightly between them, and then held that position as the crowd went absolutely nuts.

All eyes were now on Holly’s gorgeous shaven cunt, exposed in full view from behind, and she wiggled her bum to lots of whistles. It was a very arousing moment for her.

As Axl screamed out the word “home” and the drums followed, Holly wiggled her ass quickly and intensely to the drumbeat. She did this twice, still bent over with the G-string stretched tight around her knees.

She then let her knickers fall to the ground and kicked them away. She was now completely nude. There were no earrings, no glasses and no tattoos. Holly was absolutely bare in front of everyone and her young, natural, pale body was noticeably different from those of the other girls, as most of them had at least some tattoos, piercings or a deep tan.

Holly then went crazy to the fast music, shaking her hair about and dancing wildly. She got down on the floor and started grinding her crotch against it, shimmying along as she went. She rolled over and her legs went up, first to one side, then to the other and finally dead centre to the audience. The crowd were getting up close and personal with Holly tonight.

She opened and closed her legs repeatedly, showing off her pussy, then turned around on all fours and crawled over to grab another bottle of water. She crawled back to the centre and settled in doggie position, her ass facing the crowd. She began pretending like she was fucking someone, thrusting her hips back and forth.

As the song drew towards the last few moments, Holly grabbed the bottle and poured it down her back, letting the water trickle down between her legs and over her pussy. She kept pouring the whole bottle out as a huge cheer came from the audience.

The final note rang out with Holly bent over in doggie position, her ass and pussy all wet.

The whole place roared with applause and whistles, and every person rose to give a standing ovation. Holly looked down at the floor. She was temporarily paralysed with emotion. She didn’t know whether she was laughing or crying, and she had never experienced anything like it before.

Megan and Monique wondered if she was okay, but after a short moment she stood up and faced the crowd, who had not stopped clapping. She had a huge smile on her face and she did a pretend curtsy before turning and casually walking off the stage.

~ ~ ~

Megan decided she’d take the liberty to go backstage and see Holly. When she did, she found she hadn't put any clothes on and was talking casually to the other dancers.

When Holly saw Megan, she ran over and hugged her tight, pressing her bare tits up against Megan's. Holly held the hug and began talking to Megan, not letting go of her.

Megan was overwhelmed. She loved what was happening but wasn’t exactly ready for it. Caught up in the moment, she lowered her hand down onto Holly’s ass, letting her fingers come to rest on her pussy. She noticed it was still wet and also that Holly didn’t react to being touched there.

~ ~ ~

“Megan?” said Monique, puzzled by her blank look.

“Oh sorry, yes, sorry, what did you say?”

Megan had been staring into space and fantasising about Holly.

“I said, would you like to come and congratulate Holly with me?”

“Oh yes, of course,” replied Megan, a little flustered, to say the least.

The two walked up the corridor and through the backstage entrance to find Holly, who was sitting at her dressing table in fresh underwear and had a towel around her neck.

“Oh hey, guys!” said Holly.

“Hey you!” said Megan.

“Congratulations, sweetie, you pulled it off. Come here and give me a hug,” said Monique.

“Aww, thank you,” said Holly as she stood up to hug Monique and then Megan.

“That was so fucking amazing and so fucking hot, babe,” said Megan.

“You absolutely killed it, Holly. You’ve done me very proud. I took a risk on you, sweetie, and you’ve been nothing but driven and committed from the moment you started here. Tonight’s performance was truly epic for someone with your level of experience. Well done, sweetheart, well done.”

“Aww, thank you, Monique. That really means a lot to me. I had so much fun and I’m pretty sure the audience liked it,” she giggled.

“Of course they did, they loved you, babe,” said Megan.

“Thank you so much, guys. I really appreciate it.”

---

Megan was sitting on the end of Holly’s bed. The two hadn’t really had a chance to talk much since Holly’s big 80s striptease routine.

“That performance was so good the other night, babe. I can’t believe that was really you up there,” said Megan.

“I know, right? I can hardly believe it was me either,” giggled Holly.

“I don’t know where on earth you pull all that stuff from. You really look like you’ve been doing it for years.”

“Thanks, babe. I watch lots of stuff, I guess, and then I spend all my spare time trying to emulate it.”

“Well, you do an amazing job. So how did it go with Raven and the girls the other night?”

“Oh, I had a great night. I’m really starting to feel like I fit in with them. After drinks, Raven and I went down to see the sculptures on the foreshore. Some of them are so cool, Meegs. You should come and see them with me one night.”

“Sounds cool, I’d like that. So what else did you and Raven get up to?”

Holly giggled. “Oh, we fucked for hours, babe. It was so good!”

Megan could tell Holly was joking but was still uncomfortable about any connection she might be making with Raven.

“Very funny. Well, you don’t have to tell me if you don’t want to.”

“Nah, nothing happened. She put her hand on my leg and gave me a little kiss on the cheek, and that was it.”

“Oh, did she now?” Megan said, looking a little more serious.

“Yes. Is that okay with you?” asked Holly.

“Of course it is.”

The girls sat in an awkward silence for a moment, Holly wondering why Megan cared so much about her and Raven flirting and Megan trying to conceal her intense jealousy.

“Hey, can I ask you a personal question?” said Megan.

“Of course, babe, you can ask me anything.”

“You’re still a virgin, right? I mean, I’m assuming if you had sex, you would have told me about it,” Megan giggled.

“Yes, of course I would, and yes, I am still a virgin.”

“I just can’t believe you get up there and take your clothes off in front of all those people and then show off the way you do when you’ve never even had sex before.”

“I guess that doesn’t really matter. Just because I haven’t had sex doesn’t mean I don’t know how to be sexy, or try at least.”

“Oh babe, you don’t need to try, trust me.”

Megan now looked Holly directly in the eyes.

“You know you could have any guy you want, right?”

“Aww, not sure if that’s true, but thank you.”

“Maybe not literally, but you know what I mean. You’re a fucking princess, you are incredibly gorgeous and you’re smart and you’re lovely.”

“Thank you, Meegs, you’re gorgeous and lovely too, you know.”

“That’s sweet of you, but you don’t have to say that.”

“I mean it, I wouldn’t lie to you, babe.”

“Well, thank you, but you’re different. You’re a stunning blonde with a slim body and now you’re a stripper. The men who’ve seen you perform would be lining up to be with you, let alone any man who lays eyes on you when you’re … dressed that way.”

Holly went to speak.

“Don’t say anything,” Megan continued. “It’s true, and you must know this. Don’t be so modest around me, please.”

“Okay then, but why are you saying all this?”

“Well, why aren’t you hooking up with some cute guy, or girl if that’s your thing?”

“Umm, I dunno,” said Holly, getting a little uncomfortable with Megan’s interrogation.

“Really? There must be a reason.”

“Why aren’t you?”

“Well, I’m not you, and besides, I like someone who’s probably never going to be with me.”

“Oh wow, you’ve not told me that before. Who is it?”

“I can’t tell you.”

“Why not? You tell me everything.”

Megan began to look flustered, looking up at the ceiling and wishing she hadn’t said anything.

“Sorry, babe, you don’t have to tell me. I respect your privacy.”

“You really have no fucking clue, do you?”

“That’s a bit harsh. No, I don’t. Should I?”

Megan took a deep breath and paused. Holly was puzzled but allowed Megan time.

She then noticed a tear running down Megan’s face.

“Aww, babe,” said Holly, putting her hand on Megan’s shoulder.

“Don’t,” said Megan.

Holly became even more confused and took her hand away.

“It’s you, Holly, it’s fucking you!” said Megan in tears.

With that, she got up and walked out the door.

---

Holly sat in stunned silence. All this time she had no idea that Megan had feelings for her. How could she have been so stupid? Was she so caught up in her own life that she couldn’t even read her own best friend?

Looking back, she realised the signs were there. The way Megan said “I love you” was stronger than the way friends usually say it to each other. The little touches here and there that she gave, the way she looked into Holly’s eyes. Even all the support she’d been giving. Of course, a good friend might do that, but Megan always went the extra mile. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for Holly, and it was almost like she put Holly’s happiness and ambitions above her own.

How could I have been so stupid?

Holly now shed a tear, worried she’d really upset Megan by being so selfish and not noticing the signs.

She also found herself thinking about Megan’s earlier question. Why hadn’t she really pursued any kind of relationship in the last couple of years? There was one reason that was always there, but she thought she was over that now.

When Holly was sixteen, she had a boyfriend who she really liked. He’d mentioned sex a couple of times and she told him she wasn’t ready. One night, his older brother had a party at his house when his parents were away. Holly’s boyfriend invited her and later in the night he asked her to come to his bedroom because he wanted to show her something. Once he got her in there, he locked the door and tried to force himself on her. Holly fought back and he hit her multiple times. She ended up screaming so loud that someone heard her and pounded on the door until the boyfriend opened it.

Holly knew that all men weren’t like that. Riley and Connor had been her friends for years and always treated her with respect. She also knew other guys from school who were always polite and friendly. She just developed a fear of getting close to anyone and, as she continued to get older, she found sexual pleasure in her own solitary ways.

She spent a lot of time alone at home before she moved out. Saturday night was games night with the gang every week or two, and other than that she’d call Megan and go out for coffees or shopping from time to time. There were many long hours on the weekends, though, when neither her parents nor her brother were home. Some of that time was spent exploring her own little world of sexuality, and from that grew her curiosity about exhibitionism.

Holly’s main concern now, though, was Megan. She was very close to her and she couldn’t bear the thought that she’d inadvertently upset her.

As she reflected again on Megan’s relationship question, she realised that she probably did have a little crush on her. She just hadn’t realised it because they were best friends, so Holly had never thought of her that way before. She was enjoying her flirting moments with Raven and had been thinking she was probably more attracted to girls than to guys.

Megan’s vulnerability had really touched her heart, and of course she was a lot closer to her than she was to Raven. Now knowing that Megan was obviously attracted to her, she wondered what it would be like to kiss her.

Holly wanted to check on Megan and see if she was okay, but she also thought she might just need some space. So instead of going to find her, she sent her a text message.

You okay babe?

A couple of minutes passed before the reply came through.

I think so.

You wanna talk?

If that’s okay, yes please.

Holly then got up from her bed, dried her eyes and went to find Megan.

She walked down the hall and knocked softly on her bedroom door and Megan told her to come in. She sat on the end of Megan’s bed and didn’t say anything at first.

“I feel so stupid,” said Megan.

“Don’t be silly, I’m the stupid one.”

“What? Why?”

“Because all this time I didn’t notice. I was so wrapped up in my own selfish little world.”

“That’s not true. I never expected you to notice. I could have made it more clear.”

“Yeah, but I can see why you didn’t. I know you, babe, and I’m guessing you didn’t want to risk ruining our friendship.”

“Yeah, something like that, I guess.

“I should never have said anything,” Megan continued. “Now it’s going to be awkward between us.”

“No, it’s not,” said Holly.

The conversation then fell into silence, as both girls were deep in thought.

Finally, Holly broke it and said, “Can I kiss you?”

“What? Don’t say that.”

“Why not?”

“Because I don’t need you to kiss me because you feel sorry for me.”

“Hun, I would never do something like that.”

Megan looked down at the floor.

“Holly, I love you, I’m in love with you,” she said as another small tear ran down her cheek. “You are not in love with me and that’s okay. I will live with it.”

“I could learn,” said Holly.

Megan looked up at her when she said this.

“I mean it,” Holly continued. “I like you and I’m not sure if I like boys. Maybe I like girls. I dunno right now, but I do know that I genuinely want to kiss you.”

Both girls locked eyes together.

Megan’s heart began to race. She wanted more than anything in the world to kiss Holly and she couldn’t believe that maybe it was about to happen.

Holly shuffled closer on the bed next to Megan.

They looked at each other for a few moments before Holly took the initiative and leaned in towards her. Holly’s lips touched Megan’s ever so gently. They continued staring at each other. Megan returned the gentle touch and it felt like magic.

They closed their eyes and softly began to play with each other’s lips. It felt very intimate for both girls and the world began to slip away. Holly gently licked the top of Megan’s lip and Megan let out a heavy breath.

Megan then locked her lips against Holly’s and began to kiss her more passionately. She wrapped her arms around her as Holly instinctively did the same. There was still a calm, gentle energy between the two, but they enjoyed an intense and emotional kiss unlike either had ever experienced before.

When they came apart, they smiled at each other and Holly giggled, causing Megan to do the same.

“Thank you,” said Megan, “that was incredible.”

“Yes, it was, and you’re very welcome,” said Holly with a cute smile. “I’m gonna go to bed now, okay?”

“Okay, sweetie. Well, I want you to know one thing.”

“Oh yeah, what’s that?”

“That whatever happens between us, I will always be your best friend. I will always be here for you, and I support you in everything you do.”

“I know, Meegs. You’re the greatest friend a girl could ever want, and I will try to be as kind to you as you are to me. Good night.”

“Night night.”