-6 years ago, Gramwood High-

Isobel P.O.V.

I felt this very weird feeling down there- if you know what I mean, when I woke up this morning. It was a little sore and tender, but mostly fine. Huh. So this is what it feels like to lose your virginity...

I wiggled in my position as the little spoon so that I could turn over to face Kade. I can't believe I did it last night, with him. Who would of thought, out of all the people on this planet, I'd give it up to Kade Whitley. But I didn't regret it at all. We have been sort of I guess, hanging out a lot lately for the past two weeks, even stealing kisses here and there. It was definitely an unexpected twist of events in our relationship history. I don't know what it was, but it was fun, and I liked it, and I'm okay with it. So that's all that mattered really. I'm young, and I just wanna have some fun- and apparently Kade was it.

His eyes fluttered open, giving me a glimpse of those pale mossy green orbs that I've come to admire. They reminded me of the forest, of trees and nature. They were soft and enchanting. I guess they complimented my brown ones in the sense that together, our eyes resembled nature. A small lopsided smile spread across his handsome face as he tucked a strand of hair behind my ear.

"You look so beautiful right now," he murmured softly.

"U-huh," I nodded slowly, "So I don't look beautiful any other times?"

He rolled his eyes. "You never make things easy, do you?"

I grinned, reaching my hand up to run it along his sharp jawline. "Thankyou. I guess you look handsome too..."

"Wanna say that one more time so I can record it?"

"Nope." I popped the P. "You know me, I'm only going to admit it once or never at all."

He chuckled before planting a kiss on my forehead. "How are you feeling?"

"De-virginised." I responded promptly.

He gave me a flat-pointed look in return.

"I'm okay, Kade. You didn't hurt me." I reassured him in a soft, serious tone, thinking that's probably what he wanted to know.

He rolled over on top, reaching for my hand to lace his fingers through mine as he brought it up beside our heads. "Okay, good. Because I've never been with someone who hadn't... I was a little scared I would hurt you."

I was taken aback. "What... really?" I murmured.

"Yeah," he chuckled. "I've never done that before. That was my first time, with you- "taking" a virginity."

"Wow..." I said quietly to myself. "So... your first time was with...?"

"An experienced junior, when I was a freshman. Got myself an older gal. 15-year old me was very proud."

I laughed as I pushed him off me. He was kind of crushing me under his weight. If I didn't remind him, he would literally coddle me to death. Secretly though, I liked how affectionate he was- kind of like a big teddy bear.

"So... you've always just been with girls who already knew what they were doing?" I probed out of curiosity.

"Yup. I don't really do inexperienced. Aren't you lucky, you're my first cute little virgin." He said in a baby voice, tickling me on my sides.

"Omg stop Kade," I laughed, pushing him further away so he could stop his assault. "Why me then?"

"Charity work." He shrugged.

My mouth dropped as I grabbed a pillow and threw it at him. "Gee, thanks a lot."

"You're welcome!"

He better be joking.

With a cheeky grin he abruptly pulled me towards him, enveloping me in his arms. "Nah, there's just something about you Bels, that makes you different." My lips curved into a smile at what he said. That was kind of really nice and deep. "And, it's like what you said before. It feels right. Last night was... fucking out of this world. Like supercalifragilisticexpieladocius."

I raised my eyebrows. "Sometimes I'm afraid to know what goes on inside that head of yours..." He chuckled in return, eyes twinkling as he listened to me intently. "But..." I sighed before continuing. "I agree. I didn't imagine my first time to be that good. It was really amazing."

He beamed from ear to ear as he leaned forward pressing his lips gently to mine. "I need to start carrying a voice recorder around..."

I chortled, shaking my head. That's something he would actually go and do.

His chest rumbled with laughter before leaning down to press a sweet kiss on my lips, stealing my breath away like he always did.

~

We checked out and grabbed breakfast before he dropped me off at home midday Sunday. I can't believe I'm saying this right now, but... I had a pretty freaking fantastic time. I've just been in disbelief so many times lately at what I've been feeling and admitting. It's crazy. I had to tell Soph.

"So uh...well, I did a thing..." I said, sitting cross-legged on my bed as she flipped through a magazine. I had called her to come over so we could hang out.

"Oooh, what?" She said, turning her attention to me excitedly.

"I had sex for the first time."

Her jaw dropped as she gasped before lunging at me to give me a hug. "Woah!!! Holy crap, you did it! Was it good? It's pretty good right?" She winked playfully.

I giggled, a coat of blush forming on my cheeks at the recent memory. "Yeah. It was."

"Aw! Congrats, you've reached a milestone as a young woman!" She grinned. After the excitement, her smile faded as a thought crossed her mind. "Wait..." her eyes widened. "WHO DID YOU LOSE YOUR VIRGINITY TO?"

"Woah shhhh Soph! My mom is like down the hall. I don't wanna scar her for life just yet!" I covered Soph's mouth quickly. I mean my mom is pretty nice and I can tell her things most of the time, but we don't always share the same views on sex.

"Who?!" She whisper-shouted over to me.

I scrunched my eyes shut as I eventually muttered the name out. "Kade..."

I heard a sharp intake of breath, and a slap (probably to her mouth), as a couple of wild strangled sounds between gasping, squealing and laughing escaped her mouth. I slowly inched my eyes open to see her face. Just like I thought.

"I knew it! Wow, Is. This is kind of major. I wonder if Ollie knows! You told me all this time you guys weren't a thing... it sure looks and sounds like a thing!"

"Omg no no no, it's not a thing. I don't think. I don't know. We're just like friends at best, who are, uh I don't know... um we like hanging out now I guess... and making out with each other?"

She eyed me curiously. "That is a very interesting description. But I guess I'll take your word for it. Are you happy with everything though? Are you good?"

"Yeah," I smiled. "Everything's good!"

"Okay, well that's all I wanted to hear. I'm happy for you both and your budding "friendship"."

I chuckled as I switched topics. "So you're on the pill right?" I asked her. "What one are you on? I'm considering taking it as precaution...I don't need to be a teen mom any time soon." I laughed.

Condoms can break, and there's also pre-cum if you're not careful... having both methods of contraception would be safer. The world does not need little Kade and Isobel juniors running around right now. That'd be a mess.

"I'd love to be an aunt." She chuckled, "But yes, that's a good idea, now that you're considered sexually active. I'm on this one called Levlen. It's cheap and in the middle range level of hormones. I didn't get any bad side effects either. You could give it a go!"

"Thanks, Soph." I smiled. "I'll check it out with my doctor."

"No worries. I can't believe you did it with Kade!" She giggled one more time dramatically.

I shook my head. Honestly, me neither sometimes.

I hear some women say that they feel different when they lose their virginity, and some say they feel the exact same. I think I was one of those girls that felt different- I don't know, I just felt like I was glowing. It was weird, but nice.

"So, Ollie's mom invited me to Christmas dinner," Sophie smiled, beaming with pride.

"Wow, that's great Soph. Things are really serious huh?" I arched an eyebrow.

"Yeah. He's the one for me. I can feel it. It's not been a full year of dating yet, but everything feels right. It's perfect." Sophie gushed, hands cupping her cheeks as she daydreamed away.

I chuckled softly. "I'm really happy for you. And jealous. There's going to be so much food at Oliver's." I said. "Mom and I will probably go to my grandparents."

"Thanks, Is." She smiled, before sitting up. "It'll be lovely still! Your mom's a chef. She makes killer food!"

"Yeah I guess," I chuckled. "Depending on how many people will be coming though. It will most likely be us four, plus my aunt, uncle and two cousins..."

She reached for my arm, comforting me. "You okay?"

"Yeah," I smiled softly. "I just think the memory of my dad hits my mom harder when it comes to the holidays. It's quieter..."

She nodded in understanding, giving me a comforting smile as we chatted away about our winter break plans.