The Graduate, Part 2

Part 2: The Party
Karrie, Joyce, and Bill sat on the deck celebrating. Karrie was on her third
Seagram's Berry Wine Cooler. Joyce and Bill were drinking Bug Light. Karrie
glanced at her watch. It was 5:10. She reached for her pack of Marlboro
Lights that sat on the patio table and casually lit another cigarette. The
ashtray she and Joyce were sharing was starting to get full.

The all night party started at 8:30. It had become a tradition to have an
alcohol free party for the students. A DJ usually played all night; there
were games, raffles, gambling with pretend money, a big screen TV showed 2 or
3 of the latest DVD's. If you left after you arrived however, you couldn't
come back. The kids usually showed up quite drunk and then just let it wear
off during the night. Every year, someone would get caught sneaking in a
bottle. For each caught, there 3 more that weren't found.

The doorbell rang and Karrie quickly took a long drag off her cigarette and
placed it in the ashtray. She sprung to her feet. "Ashley's here, I'll get
it!" she said with bursts of smoke coming out her mouth and nose.

Karrie slid open the screen and jogged the short distance to the front door.

Joyce leaned towards Bill and said something. Bill nodded in agreement, and
then the two of them shared a laugh.

Karrie opened the door and Ashley stood there waiting. She looked great. She
was wearing torn jean shorts and an oversized white cotton shirt with the
sleeves rolled up a bit. Her hair was pulled back into a ponytail and few
thick strands hung down an either side of her face. Her makeup was light and
perfect as usual. Karrie smiled and opened her arms. Ashley walked into them
and the two shared a long hug. Karrie wiped away a tear and sniffled.

"Thanks for coming," Karrie began. "Thanks for being my friend."

"I should hate you," Ashley replied. "But that isn't my nature." 

The hug ended and the two of them stood awkwardly staring at each other. "And
after what you wrote in your note, I thought you deserved a second chance.
You sure were a bitch there for a while, though." Ashley added. The two of
them laughed. Karrie took Ashley by the hand and led her to the back porch.

Joyce and Bill both stood to greet their new guest.

"Mom, I think you met Ashley a while back. Ashley, my mom, Joyce Jens. And
this is her friend Bill Cunningham."

"Hi again miss Jens," Ashley offered shaking her hand. "Nice to meet you
Bill," she said, offering her hand.

Bill took Ashley's hand and kissed the back of it. He looked her in the eyes
and said, "Pleasure's all mine."

Ashley giggled. "How gallant!"

Joyce slapped at Bill and teased, "Watch it buddy, she could be your
daughter!"

"Have a seat Ash, I'll get us something to drink," Karrie requested. She
trotted to the kitchen and retrieved two more wine coolers. When she
returned, Ashley was lighting a fresh Virginia Slim.

"When did you start smoking those?" Karrie asked, placing the cooler in front
of her and then sitting between she and Bill.

Ashley twisted the top off her cooler and took a long pull on the bottle. She
exhaled out her nose as she gulped back the wine. When the bottle was
half-empty, she finished her exhale and spoke.

"About a month ago, nice aren't they? Did I just drink half of that?" she
asked giggling. Everyone chuckled. Karrie reached across the table and
extinguished the smoldering cigarette she had left in the ashtray. Karrie lit
a fresh cigarette and sat back in her chair. The conversation was pleasant
and unforced. They spoke of summer jobs, future endeavors, school and other
comfortable subjects.

At some point during their conversations, Ashley slipped off one of her teva
sandals and lightly ran her toes up the back of Karries calf. Karrie almost
choked on her cooler and then shot Ashley a wicked smile. Ashley returned the
smile. The wine was affecting both of them. Karrie glanced at her watch. It
was 6:30.

"Ashley, we should get ready to go. Wanna come up and help me get ready?"
Karrie offered.

Ashley nodded as she drew from another Virginia Slim. The two of them stood
and crushed out their cigarettes. Bill and Joyce stood too.

"We're going to get a bite to eat, honey. Are the two of you OK to drive to
the party?" she asked.

"Yeah," Karrie replied. "Ashley's only had two and she's driving. We'll be
fine."

Joyce hugged Karrie. "Have a good time, honey. Not TOO good though!" she
added playfully. Bill and Ashley had stepped inside. Joyce spoke once more
under her breath. "Bill might spend the night. Is that OK with you?'

Karrie forced a smile for her mother. "Mom, its fine. It's your house. I
don't have a problem with it."

"I know you and Bill haven't really clicked yet. I think I love him. I want
you to be comfortable with him being around." Joyce said.

"I just want you to be happy Mom. I like Bill, I really do. He might be a
little young, but that's neither here nor there. Have fun, and YOU be good
too!" Karrie said. They hugged once again and joined the others inside.


Ashley lay on Karries bed and watched as Karrie rummaged through her dresser
drawers and closet looking for something to wear. She lit a fresh cigarette
and exhaled lazily towards the center of the room. "Your mom seems pretty
happy with this Bill guy. New relationship?" she asked.

Karrie rummaged a bit more as she spoke. "Yeah, about a month now I guess. I
think he's kind of creepy, but mom likes him and that's what's important I
guess." 

Ashley nodded as she drew once again. "He has a nice bod for an older guy,"
Ashley said through an exhale.

Karrie tossed a few things on the foot of the bed and turned to Ashley. She
faced her full on and slid her shorts down. She stepped out of them and then
pulled her shirt off. Ashley sat up when she noticed Karries pierced and
tattooed belly.

"Wow, that's new! Let me see." she said.

Karrie stepped forward let Ashley inspect the artwork closer. Ashley ran her
index finger around Karrie's navel. The touch was light and sensuous. Ashley
looked up and Karries eyes were closed and she licked her lips. Ashley's
fingers wandered south and tugged at Karries panties.

With this Karrie withdrew a bit. "Uh uh," she said playfully. "Later. I
promise. Like I said in my note. I always finish what I start."

Ashley sighed a bit and got a pouty look on her face. Karrie reached down and
lifted her chin. She leaned down and kissed Ashley softly on the lips to
prove her statement. Ashley eagerly accepted the kiss. Their lips parted and
their tongues touched. The kiss began to pick up momentum and the room
started to spin for both of them. Karrie pulled away once again smiled at
Ashley. Ashley returned the smile and drew on her cigarette. 

"That was so nice, thanks Ashley." Karrie said softly.

"It was, wasn't it?" Ashley asked. She was still a bit dazed. 

Karrie started to get dressed.

"Is that a real diamond? Where did you get it?" Ashley asked.

Karrie sighed and lit a cigarette of her own. "It's from Bonnie Kelly," she
began. "Here's the story..."


It took well over the time it took Karrie to get ready, and most of the way
to the party, for Karrie to explain what had transpired between she and
Bonnie. Karrie spilled all the beans to her friend. Karrie felt Ashley needed
answers to solidify their friendship. She told of the sexual tension, the
pot, the 'tasks' Bonnie put her through, their night out, the coke, and
finally the Kelly's sudden departure from town. Ashley listened intently and
asked few questions. She mainly just nodded in support.

When she was done, the two of them sat in Ashley car in the parking lot of
the warehouse where the party was.

"Wow," Ashley finally said. "That's pretty trippy. Almost like you were set
up or picked for this to happen, huh?"

"Seems that way doesn't it?" Karrie said through an exhale. "I've gone
through it a hundred times in my mind and I'm still just blown away. The
strange thing is, I love who and what I've become. I wouldn't change a
thing."

Ashley turned off the car and then turned to her friend. "I wouldn't either."
She reached for Karrie and the two of them kissed again. This kiss was
longer, deeper and wetter. They groped each other's breasts and moaned
uncontrollably. Ashley broke the kiss and grabbed Karries cigarette, deeply
double pumping the filter. They resumed their kiss and passed the smoke back
and forth between them, bathing each other in clouds of light smoke. 

Karrie finally pulled away, barely able to breath. She panted for a few
seconds and then drew deeply on her cigarette and passed it to Ashley.

"You better not just be teasing with me again," Ashley warned and then drew
on the spent filter. She tossed the butt out the window and began rolling it
up.

"I'm not, and I'm going to prove it to you tonight." Karrie assured her.
"Lets only stay for a while. Then we'll go back to my place. I have some
special 'party favors' I want to introduce you to. Lets get going."


And with that, Karrie and Ashley made their way into the party. They mingled
and danced, gambled and took part in all the activities that were available
to them. Ashley won a dorm size fridge as one of the door prizes. Karrie won
two free passes to Silverwood Amusement Park. The DJ announced it was only
1:30 and the party was just getting started. Karrie reminded Ashley of their
own party that waited for them at home. Ashley took the cue and the two of
them said good bye to their friends. To the shock and surprise of everyone
who witnessed it, Karrie and Ashley shared one more kiss at the exit and left
hand in hand. 

End Part 2

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