Alexis the Virgin
by Wesley Hopper
Don’t do it.
Do what?
We’re not supposed to keep secrets from each other.
Ok…
Is there something you want to tell me?
Not really.
Alexis!
Fine. I guess you heard the “rumor.”
How could I not? Why didn’t you just tweet it out to the whole school?
Give me some credit.
You’re not really going to do this, are you?
Yes, I am.
With him?
Yes.
The captain of the football team? Tyler?
Yeah.
That’s just so…
Cliche?
Kind of?
Look, he’s the one who started it.
By saying if he was going to take someone’s virginity…
It would be me!!!
How did you even find out?
He said it after practice. Anthony told Sophia.
Sophia told Ashley and Ashley told me after choir.
So your just going to have sex with him?
Yes. I’m ready. And who better than the captain of the football team?
It’s sooo right!!!
You don’t even know him!
I know him.
We pass each other in the halls.
One time he smiled at me. At least I think it was me. I was in a group.
Thus you should have sex?
I don’t want this anymore!
This?
You know, my innocence.
I just want to get it over with.
But shouldn’t you choose someone you know? Someone you trust?
That’s sweet, but I’d rather choose someone… Popular :)
That’s disgusting.
Whatever.
So you’re really going to go through with it tonight at the party?
Yep.
And Ethan, I know you want to do what’s right for me. But don’t get in my way.
Whatever you say, Alexis…
later
You here?
I don’t see him anywhere.
Maybe he’s late.
Where are you?
Come hang out with me. I look like a loser.
Where are your choir friends?
I don’t know. They don’t come to these parties.
Do you think he bailed on me?
Did you text him about this!?!?
No! But he knows. I purposely told Ashley how I was going to seduce him.
It should’ve gotten back to him.
I’m going to grab a drink.
WAIT. There’s a note on the fridge.
It’s addressed to me!!!
What does it say?
It’s from Tyler. It says to meet him on the porch swing.
SEE. I told you he got the message :)
Did you find him?
No. But there’s another note.
It says to check my car.
Is this like a game?
Maybe he’s trying to be romantic.
You don’t have to do this.
Yes, I DO! Everyone knows now. I have to.
Ok. I’m at the car.
And there’s another note. Cute.
This one wants me to drive somewhere!
Perfect time to back out…
No!
I’m going.
Where?
It says to meet him at the pier.
There’s only one reason people go there.
I wasn’t picturing it like this. In a car.
What if I kick it into neutral and we roll in the water?
Think that’s probably the least of your worries.
This is it.
It’s really happening.
Are you ready?
I think so.
Alexis, that sounds like doubt.
I don’t know.
You don’t have to do this.
I do!
Alexis…
There’s something I need to tell you.
OMG. I forgot the condom.
Maybe this is a sign.
I’ll just stop somewhere on the way.
It’s eleven o’clock.
Crap!
Well, it’ll probably be all right, right?
ALEXIS!
You’re right, you’re right.
Wait. I see Ashley. Hold on.
Ok. I’m back.
How’s Ashley?
Oh, fine. And she had plenty of supplies ;)
Condoms?
Cherry flavored, tuxedo, ribbed.
Gross.
Ok. Time to go.
Alexis. Wait.
What if for your first time
You could be with someone who loved you? Who cared about you?
Ethan…
I know how you feel, ok?
No, you don’t.
I do.
You’re my best friend.
I care about you too.
But this is something else.
I would never risk our friendship.
Ok. I’m off.
Wish me luck!
later
Are you there?
Yeah.
I recognize his car.
Wait.
I think there’s someone else inside!!!
There is.
They’re making out!
I can’t believe this!
Alexis, wait!
Where are you?
I’m leaving.
Look, there’s something I have to tell you.
I know, you love me.
Yes. I love you. As a friend.
??
The person you saw making out with Tyler was me.
WHAT???
We’ve been together for almost six months.
In secret.
Neither one of us is ready to, you know, make it public.
OMG!! I had no idea.
He said if he was going to take any girl’s virginity it would be you...
because the other guys put him on the spot and he knows we’re BFFs.
So he doesn’t want to have sex with me…
Obviously.
We’re trusting with you with this secret.
I won’t tell anyone.
And you have to tell everyone you had sex.
WHAT???
Otherwise, there might be questions.
SO I’M GOING TO FAKE LOSE MY VIRGINITY???
How does it feel?
A little disappointing.
That’s how I hear it usually is.
Aw, Ethan. I love you.
I love you too. :)
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