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 Rivals and Farewells

   By Emi Tsuruta

   Note: this is one in a series of posts about my life.  If you'd like to
know more about my friends and me, drop by my home page at:
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   Last spring, my boyfriend Ryosuke and his friends Futoshi and Kenta
graduated from Oceanview U.  Ryosuke agreed to stay here, but Futoshi and
Kenta headed off to Los Angeles to work.  They'd been good friends to us,
so I was sorry to see them go, but actually, their senior year, I didn't
see them much.  I missed the first few weeks of school, because I was away
in Japan for my cousin's wedding, and after I got back, I had to catch up
on all my schoolwork.

   My best friend Satomi told me she hadn't seen them either.  I think she
kind of has a thing for Futoshi, but apparently, he and Kenta had been
hanging with two new girls, Masayo and Mieko, who also go to Oceanview U.
I'd seen them around, but I didn't really know them at all.  Then like out
of the blue, they're always with Futoshi.

   I gave Ryosuke a call to see what was up, but he'd always be out.  I was
pretty sure he was hanging with Masayo and Mieko too.  I guess I trust
Ryosuke, but I didn't like him going out with other girls all the time.

   Anyway, I saw Ryosuke when he had time, and things were more or less the
same between us.  Spring came, and the weather got nicer again.  Ryosuke
told me that they wanted Satomi and me to meet Masayo and Mieko, so they
set something up.  I didn't really want to go, but at least it would give
us a chance to suss out the competition.

   That day, Ryosuke and Futoshi showed up at my house around five o'clock
to pick me up.  I wasn't ready yet, but I didn't want them bothering my
host mom Loretta, so I got them to come up to my room while I had a shower.
Before long though, there came a knock at the bathroom door.

   "What is it?  I'm not done yet."

   "Emi, can I talk to you about tonight?" It was Ryosuke.  He opened the
door, and came right in even though I was still showering.

   "Kyaa!" I squealed.  I pulled the shower curtain closed, but Ryosuke
just pulled it open again.

   "I want to ask you a favor."

   "What?" I asked, peering over at the open door.

   "Tonight, could you be careful what you say to Masayo and Mieko?"

   "What do you mean?" I took a washcloth, and started to wipe away the
soap suds from my naked body.  I felt kind of embarrassed doing this with
Ryosuke watching, but I had to hurry up, and get ready, so we could go.

   "I don't know," Ryosuke went on.  "I just don't want them to get the
wrong idea.  Do you know what I mean?"

   Suddenly, Futoshi appeared at the door!

   "Hey!  Don't look!" I shrieked, turning away from them, trying to cover
my butt crack with my hand.  Futoshi is usually more of a gentleman, but
Ryosuke had left the door wide open.  I peered back at Futoshi, trying to
convince him to leave, but he seemed fascinated by my behind.  The two of
them gawked at me wondering I guess how I could be so calm.  I was anything
but.  I was actually mortified, but didn't want to give them the
satisfaction by admitting it.  Ryosuke went on.

   "We really don't know them that well, and they are more conservative
than you, so maybe it's better not to tell them some of the stuff we've
done."

   "Like you guys spying on me!" I balked.  It felt so weird being naked
with the two of them looking on.  Futoshi had seen me naked before, but
even so, you shouldn't peek while a girl is showering.  We need our
privacy. I tossed a wet sponge at Futoshi, but he just knocked it away, too
entranced to be fazed.

   "We're not spying, but yeah, don't tell them about this kind of stuff,"
Ryosuke insisted.

   "Or the time we played strip poker, and Futoshi had to streak across
Kenta's quad," I giggled.  Ryosuke shot me a look.  "What?  That was you
guys' idea."

   "Anyway, don't tell them any of that," he told me.  I really didn't
understand.  If they were so worried about what people think, why were they
peeping in on me now?

   "Here.  Hand me a towel at least," I finally said, rinsing the lather
off.  The two of them were too stunned to move, so what I said didn't
register at first.  I pointed to the towel, and eventually, Ryosuke snapped
out his reverie enough to hand it to me.  I spread it across my front
covering my breasts and pussy, and then turned to face them.

   "Anyway, I have to get dressed!" I exclaimed, shooing them to leave. 
Ryosuke handed me the t-shirt I'd brought, but my panties seem to have
disappeared.  I carefully pulled the t-shirt on, trying not to show them
any more of my body in the process.  The t-shirt was too short to cover my
bottom.

   "What did you guys do with my panties?" I asked.

   "Nothing," Ryosuke insisted.  Maybe in my hurry, I'd forgotten to bring
them over.  They watched as I carefully pulled the towel out of my shirt,
and wrapped it around my waist.  Ryosuke pawed at my behind ostensibly
trying to help me dry off.  I was worried that Loretta or her son Brandon
might come up, and find us horsing around.  I ran back to my room, and
closed the door, but they just barged right in anyway.

   I got out a pair of panties, and pulled them on.  My face must have been
bright red by then.  It's no big deal being naked in front of Ryosuke, but
letting Futoshi see was too much I thought.

   Anyway, I finally got dressed, and we headed out.  I started to think
about what I was going to say to Mieko and Masayo.  'Keep your paws off my
man, bitches.' No.  That might be a bit much.  I didn't want to create a
scene, but I was itching to say something.

   Anyway, next we picked up Satomi.  She was dressed quite fashionably for
a change.  She had on a tan knee-length skirt - pretty daring for her - and
a yellow camisole underneath her jean jacket.  I thought she looked cute,
but Futoshi didn't say anything.  I smiled at her, but she looked worried.
I was pretty sure Futoshi likes Satomi too.  He just needs a bit of
coaxing.

   Futoshi dropped the three of us off at the beach, and then went to pick
up Kenta and these other girls.  I decided to go in for a quick swim while
we waited.  I found a washroom, and changed into my 'wicked' white thong
bikini and tie-on bra.  Originally, I planned to bring something more
conservative, but this one was new.

   It was pretty windy by then, but the water wasn't too cold.  Ryosuke and
Satomi didn't want to come in swimming though, so when Futoshi came back
with Kenta, Masayo and Mieko, I came out.  Masayo and Mieko were wearing a
bit too much make-up I thought.  They had on jeans and long-sleeve blouses,
quite a bit of clothing for summer.  What were they trying to hide?  They
were taller than Satomi and I, but I think we have more curvaceous figures.
I didn't want to seem rude, so I smiled, and said hi.

   There was tension though.  It seemed like Ryosuke hadn't even told them
that he and I were going out.  How could he not mention?

   I was still dripping wet from my swim, so I grabbed my navy hoodie and
colorful pareo, and snuck off to the woods to change.  I was still fuming
about Ryosuke not mentioning that he has a girlfriend - me!  Was he hitting
on them too?

   The pareo I'd brought was purple and pink, and large enough that it
could be worn as a sarong.  When I'd packed it, I thought it was opaque,
but looking at it in dim light of the forest, I began to wonder if it might
be a bit see-through.  I hadn't brought any undies with me.  I was kind of
waiting for the breeze to dry my still damp pubic hair.  Anyway, Ryosuke
and they probably won't be able to tell in the dim twilight.

   When I came back, Kenta had the barbecue all set up.  We all gathered
around huddling together for warmth.  My pareo kept fluttering up in the
wind.  Kenta was trying to behave himself in front of Masayo and Mieko, but
I think he was the first to notice my 'situation.' If I had any sense, I
would have pulled my jeans back on, but actually, I was secretly glad that
Kenta was showing such interest in me.  I've still got it, I thought.

   Ryosuke was on the far side happily chatting away with Masayo.  I
signaled Kenta to lend me the chop sticks, and checked to see if the meat
was done.  Kenta peered down, rapt at my hips.  The light from the fire was
bright enough I think Kenta at least could see my bush through the thin
material of my pareo.  He looked just as puzzled as Futoshi had been
earlier.  How could I come out here dressed like this?

   Mieko wasn't really looking at me, but she had noticed the wild look in
Kenta's eyes.  I felt a twinge of embarrassment, handed the chopsticks back
to Kenta, and backed away from the fire.

   "It looks like they're almost ready," I suggested, trying to act like I
hadn't realized.

   Kenta served up the barbecue on paper plates.  I kept away from the
fire, and went over to sit on the log hiding behind Satomi.  Once he'd got
his food, Ryosuke came over, and joined us.  He was still acting cooler
than usual, but it looked like he was finally willing to admit we are a
couple.

   I was using my paper plate to cover my pussy, but my pareo fell open at
the side, so you could see my thigh almost all the way up to my waist. 
Kenta seemed fascinated with the curve of my behind.  He couldn't contain
his curiosity, and finally asked me,

   "That's quite a nice pareo you're wearing.  Where did you get it?"

   "Oh this?  It's just something I bought the last time I was in Japan."
They all turned to look at my hips, making me even more nervous.  "What do
you think of Satomi's new outfit?" I asked trying to divert attention away
from my nearly bare bottom.  Reluctantly, the boys tore their eyes away
from me to look at her.  She did look cute that day, I thought.

   I finished eating as quickly as I could, and then stood up intending to
go get changed.  Kenta and Ryosuke both peered over at my backside, but I
just ignored them, and dug my jeans out of my bag.  Masayo and Mieko looked
unnerved.  I did feel embarrassed, but I was glad that Ryosuke was finally
showing more interest in me.  I hid in the woods, and pulled my jeans on.

   When I came back, they were talking about things Futoshi, Kenta,
Ryosuke, Satomi and I had done together before Masayo and Mieko appeared on
the scene.  They listened, but I felt relieved.  Futoshi and Kenta may be
leaving, but they would miss us, I knew.

   Back at school, the rest of the term flew by.  Before we knew it, it was
almost time for Kenta and Futoshi to leave.  They went down to Los Angeles
to find a place to stay, and then came back, and rented a mini-van.  They
offered to come by my place, and give me some stuff.  It was so hard to
believe they were leaving.

   That morning, right from when I woke up, I was in kind of a funny mood.
It was a beautiful summer day, so I opened up my windows, and looked out
over the backyard.  I couldn't understand why Futoshi and Kenta wanted to
leave this place.  It was so peaceful, so charming, a quaint cozy little
village by the sea.

   Anyway, I had a shower, and came back to my room.  I pulled on some
panties, and dug out my new skirt, a beige pleated flirt skirt.  It's too
short to wear outside, but I just wanted to show it to Ryosuke before the
others got here.  At the back, it tilts up on an angle, so you can see the
seat of my panties peeking out from under the hem.  I pulled on this skirt
and a cream-colored tank top (no bra), and went down, and had some
breakfast.  Ryosuke showed up soon.  As I expected, he got a real kick out
of my skirt.

   "Hey, where'd you get that?  That's great!"

   "In Shibuya." I led him into the kitchen, and motioned for him to sit
down while I got him something to drink.

   "Here.  Come over here.  Let me take a closer look."

   I swear he was grinning from ear to ear.  I was glad he liked it.  I
walked over to where he was sitting, and he reached over, and patted me on
the bottom.

   "It's perfect.  You look sensational."

   Suddenly though, he reached up inside my skirt, and grabbed the
waistband of my panties, yanking them down.

   "Hey!  Stop that!  Kenta and Futoshi will be here soon."

   "Here.  Just hold still." He slid his fingers between my legs, probing
for my hello kitty!

   "Kyaa!"

   His fingers were so cold.  I tried to break away, but he grabbed my
tummy with his other arm, and held me there.

   "Oh, look, Emi.  You're getting all wet."

   "I am not."

   "You are too." He held up his middle finger to show me.  I guess I was a
little excited.  "Here, bend over."

   I looked back at him a bit worried.  I leaned over, and gave him a kiss,
and then did as he asked.  I felt so naughty standing there like that bent
over in the kitchen.  He reached inside my top, and gave my breasts a
gentle squeeze, getting me even more excited.  Then he pulled my skirt way
up, squeezing the cheeks of my behind.  Before I could stop him, he'd got
his fingers up inside me, making me crazy.

   "Kyaa!" I squealed again.  It felt embarrassed, but I was getting
aroused.  He pulled my panties down, and motioned for me to step out of
them.  Once they were off, he started licking me, circling my most
sensitive region with his tongue.  I tried to get him to stop, but he was
getting me all excited.

   Ryosuke was just about to undo his fly, when we suddenly heard a car's
engine pull up outside.  Oh no!  They're here already.  I tore off a paper
towel, wet it, and wiped my love juice off the insides of my thighs.  I was
still breathing heavily, jittery, horny.  I've got to calm back down here.

   We heard car doors slam, and then a knock at the front door.  Ryosuke
went out to let them in, while I looked for my panties.  I couldn't see
them.  Had Ryosuke hid them somewhere?  I went out into the living room,
but I could feel the cool morning air on my wet pussy.

   "Morning, Emi.  How're you doing?" Kenta grinned.  I nodded shyly
wondering if I could nip past them, and run upstairs to get some fresh
panties.  I slowly moved forward, brushing down my skirt at the back. 
There wasn't much hope of hiding my bottom though.  The whole point of the
skirt was to show it off.

   "Do you guys want something to drink?" Ryosuke asked.  I shot him a
look, but he just grinned, enjoying my embarrassment.  I obviously had to
get them the drinks because this was my house.  I backed up into the
kitchen, and Ryosuke followed me in.  I glared at him.

   "Where are my panties?" I demanded.

   "I don't know.  Where did you leave them?"

   I knew he must have hid them, but I didn't know where.  I gave him my
best peeved look, but he just sat down, motioning for me to make the tea. I
tiptoed over to the kitchen door, and peeked out.

   "What do you guys want to drink?  Barley tea?  I have some made."

   "That'd be fine."

   When I reached up to fetch some glasses from the cupboard, Ryosuke
whistled reminding me of how naked I was.  I wanted to cover up, but this
skirt wasn't long enough.  I was so excited by then.

   I gave Ryosuke one cup of tea, and then took out two more for Futoshi
and Kenta.  I think they could tell from the way I was blushing that
something wasn't right.  I tried to hide my bare thighs behind the sofa. 
Ryosuke looked at me, waiting to see what I would do.

   "What all did you guys bring?" he asked.

   "There's a low table, a lamp and some bookshelves," Kenta explained.

   "Anyway, let's go outside, and take a look," Ryosuke urged.  I shot him
a look.  Surely he didn't expect me to go outside dressed like this.  Kenta
and Futoshi got up, and went to the door, but I just stood there.  I
couldn't very well run upstairs with the three of them watching.

   "You guys go ahead.  I'll be there in a sec," I said hoping they would
leave.

   "No, no, c'mon, Emi.  Let's just go see.  You can get whatever later,"
Ryosuke insisted.  I was panicking.  Surely, he didn't expect me to go
outside dressed like this.  He nodded for me to go though, and herded me
towards the door.  I finally bent over, and pulled on my sandals.  Maybe if
I humor him, he'll let me come back in, and get some panties.

   The sun was so bright outside.  I held down my skirt as best I could,
but Ryosuke continued to herd me towards the mini-van.  I looked out at the
street trying to see if my neighbors were around.

   Luckily, no one seemed to be around, but truth be told, I was so scared
I was shaking.  What if someone sees me?  I bounced down the steps, and
scurried over to the van, getting so excited at being out here with my bare
bottom showing.  Ryosuke motioned for me to come to the back of the van.  I
couldn't believe I was standing out on the street dressed like this.  It
was so embarrassing.

   Futoshi and Kenta could maybe tell that something was up, but anyway,
they climbed up into the van, and explained what each item was.  I brushed
my skirt down, but it was still floating pretty high.  Things did seem
pretty quiet.  I leaned into the van, asking about different things.  I
couldn't feel my skirt, but I could definitely feel the breeze licking at
my pussy.  I looked back at Ryosuke, and he was grinning away, tickled pink
by my daring.

   Suddenly, I heard a screen door slam just behind us.  I straightened up,
and turned to see who it was.  One of my neighbors from across the street
had come out of his house, and was headed this way!  Oh no!  He must have
seen me!  Now what do I do?

   "Hey, do you guys need any help?" he asked cheerfully.  I'm pretty sure
he is Carter's dad.  Carter is one of the boys who plays street hockey in
front of our house.  I turned to face him, hoping he hadn't seen my tush.
Futoshi got down out of the van.

   "Uh, I think we're OK.  We're just dropping off a few things, whatever
Emi here wants."

   He looked down at me, curious.

   "You've been living here a while, haven't you?  You're...  um... 
that... uh..." He couldn't remember my name.  I wasn't really sure what his
name was either.  I suddenly thought of a good excuse.

   "Oh, I forgot.  I think I left the kettle on." I backed away, going
round the far side of the van.

   "Uh, Emi!  Do you want this food?" Futoshi asked.  "There's some instant
ramen and some snacks."

   Reluctantly, I came back, and took a look.

   "Uh, yeah, sure."

   "What about this little coffee table?  You could put in your room."

   "Um, OK.  If you don't want it." They started lifting it out of the van,
so I scooted back towards the porch.  I didn't want to walk up the front
steps with Carter's dad looking on, but the back door was locked no doubt,
so I didn't have much choice.  Holding my skirt down as best I could, I
turned, and walked up the front steps.  Futoshi and Kenta came out with the
table though, and our neighbor was standing there looking at my rear.  I
was freaking out, as I frantically tried to open the door.

   When we got inside, I wanted to go upstairs, but Futoshi and Kenta were
right there obviously intending to follow.

   "Uh, you guys go first," I suggested.

   "No, after you.  Ladies first," Futoshi replied, probably just trying to
be polite.  Ryosuke just stood there smirking away.  I swear he loves to
torment me.

   "Show them," Ryosuke suggested.  "It's no big deal."

   "Show us what?" Futoshi asked.

   "Emi is such a hot potato she can't keep her panties on," Ryosuke
blurted out.  I was horrified that he'd told them.  My whole face flushed
hot, as they looked on.  Ryosuke, unable to contain himself, reached down,
flipped up my skirt, showing them my pussy.  Futoshi and Kenta's eyes went
wider still shocked.

   "Let go!" I squealed.

   "Damn!" Kenta cried out, dropping the table, and grabbing his nose. 
Ryosuke finally let go of my skirt.

   "What's wrong?" I asked.

   "Ah.  He's got a nosebleed again," Futoshi scoffed.  "The same thing
happened that day he was supposed to leave for Japan, remember?"

   "Here, I'll get you some paper towels." I ran to the kitchen, and
brought some back.  I was so shocked because he was really bleeding.  I hit
Ryosuke.

   "See what you did."

   He bowed an apology.

   "Sorry.  That body of yours is dynamite.  You'd better watch who you
show it to."

   I just glared at him.  Suddenly, he looked at me suspiciously.

   "Why did Kenta get a nosebleed the day he left for Japan?"

   Kenta had let me use his condo while he was gone.  I went there, picked
up the key, and then Futoshi drove Kenta to the airport.  I ended up
sunbathing nude on Kenta's balcony, but suddenly they came back, and found
me.  I'd been too embarrassed to tell Ryosuke.

   "Didn't Emi tell you?" Futoshi asked.

   "No," Ryosuke said.

   "No comment," I said, running up the stairs to get changed.

   That was a strange day in a lot of different ways.  I saw Futoshi and
Kenta again of course.  I'll tell you about it sometime.

   Emi Tsuruta
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