In the house Mindy climbed out of the shower. Wrapping a towel around her, she headed to her room to get dressed. She pulled on clean panties and a matching bra. She dressed in shorts and a tank top. Feeling Hungry she headed to the kitchen bare foot. She noted Colby’s bedroom door was still closed. Arriving at the refrigerator Mindy found his note. It said simply be back later, Colby. Figures, he must have gone back to school. She was relieved that she wouldn’t have to see him again so soon after their little thing on the couch. Grabbing some juice from the fridge, Mindy decided to go out and sun bathe for a while. She did this when Colby was at school. Not wanting tan lines she laid out in the sun nude. Going back to her room she stripped off her clothes, grabbing a towel and tanning oil, she headed to the pool. Which was in the backyard, surrounded by a very tall stone wall? Opening the slider Mindy was greeted by Brutes, Colby’s mastiff. He was huge his back reaching nearly to her waist. His massive head came to her breasts. Brutus wasn’t a people person. He loved his master, and adored Mindy, but that was it. He tolerated others only if they stayed away from him. A warning growl alerted anyone who got to close to him. Setting the towel down, she walked to the edge of the deep end. Taking a deep breath she dove under the water. The cold water was refreshing. And she enjoyed the feel of it on her naked skin. She loved swimming naked, there was something so freeing about it. She swam for a little while, Brutus joining her in her swim. She wondered what Colby would think if he knew she rarely wore clothes in or around his pool. It was her wicked secret from him. She smiled, climbing from the pool refreshed. Drying her skin she applied the tanning oil, and lay down on her stomach. The sun warmth was very soothing and she drifted a sleep. After a while she turned onto her back, only half-awake. She drifted in and out of sleep. Mindy didn’t hear the sliding glass door open. Her eyes were closed as she relaxed. Colby had come home, knowing he would find her by the pool. What he hadn’t expected was that she would be nude. He’d spent several hours in Teri's bed. He was exhausted but totally satisfied. Or so he had thought, until he stumbled across Mindy laying nude on one of his lounge chairs. His eyes couldn’t help moving over her body. And they settled on the golden nest of hair between her legs. Teri shaved hers he thought absently. But he found he liked the feel of the hair on his fingers. Christ he could feel himself getting aroused again. As many times as he’d done it with Teri, it shouldn’t have been possible, but he was getting hard. Christ, she’s killing me he thought.

“What are you doing?” Colby demanded more than a little irritated.

Mindy had drifted asleep again. She jerked awake sitting up at the sound of his voice. Disoriented she was relieved to see it was Colby, and not some stranger. “I was sunbathing.” Realizing she was completely naked she got up to wrap the towel around herself.

“Why aren’t you wearing your suit?” Colby asked. From his stand point she was taking her time covering herself.

“I don’t like tan lines.”

“Since when?” Was Colby’s sarcastic reply?

“Do you see any tan lines?” Mindy asked dropping the towel to the ground. He just stared at her in disbelief. Not bothering to pick up her towel she marched into the house naked. That had probably been a dumb move, she thought. Colby was too shocked to follow her. Which was good, since there was a very telling bulge in his pants? Well modesty seemed to be a thing of the past as far as she was concerned. He needed to put a stop to this nonsense. Marching into the house he stopped in the living room. He could hear the shower. Going to sit on the sofa he noticed Mindy’s shirt lying on the floor by the couch. From this morning he thought. Reaching down he picked the shirt up, and headed down the hall to Mindy’s room. The clothes she’d stripped out of earlier were on floor. He picked them up as well. He than folded everything neatly, and laid them on the bed. Turning to leave the room he headed back down the hall, noting the shower was off. Feeling hungry he realized that he hadn’t eaten anything all day. Going to the kitchen he set about making a late lunch. Lunch was ready by the time Mindy appeared. Dressed in white shorts and a green top.

“I made lunch; are you hungry?” Colby asked. Mindy just nodded and took a seat at the kitchen table, aware she was on thin ice. She had figured out in the shower where Colby had been most of the day. He’d gone over to see Teri. He’d wanted someone with experience, and that hurt. She’d had a nice long cry in the bathroom. She had half hoped he’d be gone when she finally came out. She was hungry, having not eaten all day. Colby had made cucumber sandwiches, with light dill dressing. Biting into the sandwich was heaven. No one could compete with Colby in the kitchen, she thought. They ate in silence both of them too hungry and nervous to talk. Afterwards Mindy helped him carry the dishes to the kitchen. “Okay, were going to have to set up some new rules.” Colby stated breaking the silence. “No more running around naked when I’m not here, especially outside. My brother’s have a tendency to just show up. And my Mom drops in unexpected sometimes. All I need is for one of them to catch you out there. When I am home, you’re to keep your clothes on around me. I don’t want any repeats of this afternoon.” Colby stated firmly. Mindy just nodded staring at the floor. Reaching out Colby lifted her chin to look at him. He wasn’t surprised to find tears. He’d been aware of the deep hurt he’d caused her since she sat down. “I don’t want to hurt you. But what happened today can’t happen anymore. You’re only sixteen and I could get in a lot of trouble messing around with you. You didn’t do anything wrong this morning, I’ve never been more turned on than I was this morning.” Colby admitted, noting how the light came back into her eyes. “But that’s something we can address when you’re older.” Stepping away from her he went back to cleaning up the kitchen with her help. “I’m going to get some sleep before I have to be at work. Think you can stay out of trouble?” He asked before heading off to his room. Feeling a sudden urge to write Mindy headed downstairs to his office. She spent the rest of the afternoon immersed in her writing. The episode with Colby had added a new and mature dimension. And she suddenly understood what her agent meant about her writing being to immature to move into adult audiences. She needed more experience, much more to be any kind of a writer. She would have to stick with kid’s stuff for now. She quit working at four o’clock when her cell phone went off. “Hello.” She answered shutting the computer down.

“Hi Mindy, it’s Amber.” Amber told her from her desk at work. She worked in a law office as a legal assistant. “I was wondering if you would like to have dinner with me tonight, and than we could go see a movie?”

“Sure, Colby has to work.” Mindy replied.

“Great I’ll pick you up at five-thirty. I’m headed home now.” Amber said before hanging up.

Turning off the computer Mindy headed upstairs expecting to find Colby in the kitchen. But there was no sign of him. Probably still in the shower. Grabbing a magazine Mindy sat on the couch, flipping through the pages. When Colby hadn’t appeared by four-thirty, she wondered if he had overslept. Getting up from the sofa she decided to check. She listened at the door, but couldn’t hear anything that indicated he was up. Tapping lightly on the door, she opened it. The room was dark, the shades drawn to keep out the sunlight. Colby was still sleeping, she realized. He hadn't heard her knock which was really unusual since he had really good ears. He must be out of it she thought going to the bed to wake him. He was lying on his stomach; he wasn’t wearing a shirt. He looked good without his shirt. She wondered what would happen if she ran her hand down his back. She wanted to touch him, feel his bare skin under her hand. He hadn’t moved, so Mindy sat gently on the edge of the bed. She moved her hand gently over his lean back, causing him to stir, but he didn’t wake. He’s really out of it she thought as her hand explored his back, moving lower. I wonder if he’s wearing anything. His lower body was covered. She hesitated; he still seemed to be asleep. Slowly she moved her hands under the cover and down over a hard butt. He wasn’t wearing anything. He groaned rolling onto his back. She froze, but relaxed when his eyes didn’t open. This was even better she thought staring at his hair-covered chest. She moved her hand over his chest exploring the hard surface of him. Colby stirred, dimly aware that someone was touching him but too tired to move. Hadn’t Teri gotten enough, he was too tired to do it again. Not that his penis cared it was hard and ready. He could feel her hand drifting lower over his navel, stopping. Why had she stopped? She wanted to touch him there, but she’d never touched a guy there before. She was curious, he’s asleep he wouldn’t know. Taking a deep breath, her hand slipped under the covers. She moved her hands through the thick hair covering his groin. It wasn’t hard to find him. His penis is huge she thought moving her hand over him lightly. She gave a start as his hand suddenly grasped her wrist pulling her hand away from him.

“What are you doing?” Colby asked.

“I came in to wake you up.” Mindy was so embarrassed she wanted to run from the room, but he had a hold of her wrist.

“And that required that you play with my penis?” He questioned sitting up.

“No, you were asleep, and I.” Mindy was at a loss for words. “You’re going to be late you overslept.” She finally pointed out.

Colby glanced at the clock and groaned. “Out!” He told her at the end of his patience. Mindy fairly flew from the bed and out of the room. What had she been thinking? He’d been so hard and soft to the touch. Huge as well, she was glad he’d stopped that morning. It would have hurt like hell to have him try to get that in her. Her crotch was all achy again, and she felt wet. Glancing at her watch she saw that it was a quarter to five. Whoops she’d made him even later. He wouldn’t have time to eat she thought, unless she made him something while he was getting ready. Going to the kitchen she pulled out the leftover lasagna he’d made. She placed it in the oven to reheat. Than went to get his lunch box. He always took food with him as it was a twelve our shift. Colby was a picky eater, and wouldn’t touch fast food. He was too health conscious for his own good she thought. He ran every day, which accounted for the great body. Getting a container, Mindy filled it with a cold pasta salad. She also packed carrot sticks, and an apple for him, along with a bottle of juice, and water. She than fixed up herbal tea for his thermos. His lunch done, she started a tossed salad, and was busy tossing it when Colby came into the kitchen. She didn’t look at him.

“I put the lasagna in the oven to warm up. It should be ready in time for you to eat it, and I made a salad.”

“Thanks.” Colby replied not quite sure how to deal with her. Getting a glass Colby went to the fridge to get some juice. Leaning against the counter he studied Mindy who was busy getting bowls down for the salad.

“I was just curious.” Mindy answered the unspoken question. “I’m sorry.”

“I don’t know what to say.” Colby replied. “I thought we settled this. But than you come into my room while I’m asleep, and do that.”

Mindy thought for a moment than said looking straight at him “Fair is fair.”

“What’s that suppose to mean?” Colby asked annoyed.

“You took advantage of me while I was drugged up. So I took advantage of you, were even.” Opening a drawer, she pulled out silverware.

“I didn’t do that deliberately, and you know that.” Colby argued.

“Do I?” She questioned. “I know that’s what you claim. But since I can’t remember anything, how do I know your telling the truth?”

“I’ve never lied to you and you damned well know it.” Her accusation hurt. He was aware that his brother’s car was pulling into the driveway. “My brother’s here, but were not through talking about this.” Colby warned before going to the front door. She started setting the table; she set two places knowing Doug would most likely be hungry. As usual Colby answered the door before his brother could ring the doorbell.

“What do you want?” Colby asked still irritated with Mindy.

“I came to check on Mindy.” Doug answered.

“She’s fine.” He started to close the door in his brother’s face. But Doug halted the door with his hand.

“What the hell’s wrong with you?” Doug demanded pissed off. “I drive out of my way to check on your friend and you try to slam the door in my face. Somebody needs to teach you some manners.” He replied pushing his way past Colby.

“Hi Doug,” Mindy appeared in the kitchen doorway. “Dinner’s ready, do you want something to eat?” She invited not wanting to be alone with Colby. She had clearly pissed him off.

“Sure, that would be nice.” He directed the comment to his brother who just glared at him.

“It’s on the table; I have to go get ready.” She started down the hall toward her room.

“Ready for what?” Colby asked grabbing her arm.

“I’m going out with Amber.” Mindy replied jerking her arm out of his grasp.

“Out, where?”

“None of your damn business” was called over her shoulder, followed by the sound of a slamming door.

“Teenagers, no wonder you’re in a bad mood.” Doug commented heading to the kitchen. Colby followed his brother; he barely had time to eat. He’d deal with her later. Sitting down at the table the two brothers ate in silence. Both lost in their own thoughts until Mindy returned. She was dressed in tight black jeans, and a low cut, tight red shirt tucked into the waist of her jeans. She was wearing makeup, something she rarely did. She looked hot, Colby thought grimly.

“Where are you going dressed like that?” It was Doug’s turn to question her.

“Dinner and a movie.” Mindy answered him.

“Like that?” Colby asked noting the high-heeled black boots on her feet.

“Yes.” Came the simple reply. “Colby I packed some food for you to take to work. I didn’t think you would have time. I set the lunch box by the door to the garage.” Hearing the doorbell Mindy went to answer it. “Hi Amber.” Mindy greeted. Amber was dressed in a black leather mini skirt and a green silk blouse. Amber was tall with the kind of body she wished she had. Her hair was dark with just a hint of red in it. Her eyes were a deep shade of green that twinkled when she laughed which was often. Amber was a warm and loving friend. Mindy thought of her like a big sister, and went to her with most of her problems. It sucked that she couldn’t confide her latest problem in Amber. But she couldn’t risk getting Colby into trouble. “I’ll just let Colby know were leaving. “ She said. They found him quickly cleaning up the dishes. “Amber’s here so were leaving. Nice seeing you again Doug.” Mindy said. “Let me just grab my purse.” Mindy headed off to get her purse from her room.

“Hi.” Amber said coming into the kitchen.

“Hey Amber.” Doug replied watching his brother brush by Amber without a word and head after Mindy. Doug didn’t like what he was seeing. Clearly Mindy had him tied up in knots for some reason. Was it the fact that she’d been molested at the party? He hoped so. “So where are you going for dinner?” Doug asked turning his attention to Amber.

“TGI Friday, I think.” Amber answered frowning. “What’s up with Colby?”

“He’s in a bad mood.” Doug answered.

In her room Mindy, grabbed her purse, before running a brush through her hair. Setting the brush aside, she picked up a gold locket Colby had given her for her birthday. She fastened it around her neck. She rarely went anywhere without it. She glanced up to see Colby entering her room. “You’re going to be late.” She said straightening the chain.

“Stay out of trouble tonight.” Colby warned her reaching out to grasp her arm when she tried to pass him.

“I’ll be good.” She promised him.

“Were not done with our discussion, will talk tomorrow.” He informed her.

“Fine can I go?” She asked in exasperation. Her attitude only served to press Colby’s buttons further. He started to let her go but at her smug look something snapped.

“Not yet.” Colby said pulling her toward him. Without thinking he lowered his mouth onto hers. The air went out of her lungs as he kissed her with a determined possessiveness. He wanted her to know whom she belonged to. When he pulled back, he saw the dazed expression in her eyes. “I need to get to work.” That said he left her standing there in a daze. He stormed out of the house without a word to Amber or his brother. Amber and Doug just stared after him, wincing when he slammed the door. After several minutes Mindy appeared. “I’m ready.” Mindy said heading for the front door.

Doug and Amber got up to follow her out so she could lock up and set the alarm. Not saying a word Mindy locked up and headed for Amber’s gold Saturn parked in the driveway. Doug didn’t say a word either just got into his Mercedes. Getting into the car Amber turned to look at Mindy. “What was that all about?” Amber asked.

“Colby’s upset because I got into trouble at a party last night.” She answered, which was partly true she thought.

“What happened?” Amber asked, backing her car out of the driveway.

“Some guy slipped a rape drug into my soda.” Mindy answered.

“What?” Amber turned back to her with concern.

“It’s all right, I called Colby and he came and got me.” Mindy assured her.

“Did the guy do something to you?”

“No, Colby found me hiding in a closet, where I had passed out.” Mindy replied.

“Thank god, you could have been raped or molested at the very least.” Amber stated. “You need to be more careful, no wonder Colby’s upset.” Not exactly Mindy thought, but she said nothing more to Amber about it. They enjoyed a fun dinner at TGI Friday, and than decided to stop and see if another friend of Amber’s wanted to go with them to a movie. But instead of going to a movie with them, she wanted to go to a party being thrown by a friend of hers. Amber had decided that since it was a small house party, it would be all right to take Mindy to it. Mindy ended up having three margaritas, and was totally messed up by the time she arrived home early the next morning. It had been an all night party. It was after seven in the morning when Mindy crawled into Colby’s house. Closing the door she leaned heavily against it trying to get her bearings. She needed to get to bed. Than a wicked idea settled in, what if she got undressed and crawled into Colby’s bed. She would get him to make a woman out of her. She was to drunk to think about consequences. She started taking her clothes off right there in the living room. Colby had returned home earlier totally exhausted from a long night, spent removing bodies from various crime scenes. He had taken a quick shower and crawled into bed. He was aware that Mindy hadn’t come home. She had probably stayed with Amber so he wasn’t worried. He had just drifted to sleep when he felt something get on the bed. Probably Brutus he thought too tired to move. He’s so cute she thought settling back onto the pillows next to him. The smell of her perfume drifted to Colby’s noise. Mindy he thought. Turning his head he opened his eyes to find her lying in bed next to him. He groaned, what now he thought?

“What are you doing in here?” he asked he was too tired to be nice he thought.

“Aren’t you happy to see me?” She asked running a hand down over his chest.

“No.” Colby stated catching her wayward hand. “Go get in your own bed.”

“Don’t you want me?” Mindy asked shifting her body up against his naked body. Her bare breasts brushed up against his naked chest sending a wave of desire through both of them. Christ she’s not wearing any clothes Colby thought wildly. What the hell was going on? And than the smell of tequila caught his attention. “Have you been drinking?” He asked.

“Maybe a little.” She admitted wrapping a leg around his.

“Mindy.” Colby warned. His words were cut off as she put her mouth against his, her tongue slipping into his mouth. Colby was too aroused to keep himself from responding to her assault on his mouth. He released his hold on her hand intending to push her back. But to his surprise she moved her body completely on top of his. Her legs moved to straddle him, bringing her vagina into contact with his hardened length. Colby gasped breaking the kiss. “Dammit Mindy!” He pushed her off him and shot out of the bed. Closing his eyes he gritted his teeth trying to get control of himself. She just stared at his penis in wonder. It was standing straight and proud. She wanted to touch it again; the tip was dripping she thought. Colby opened his eyes finally to find Mindy sitting up naked on his bed staring at his penis in wonder. Christ he turned around to get a robe from the bathroom.

“You’re no fun Colby.” Mindy pouted, shivering. She lay back in the bed, and pulled the covers up to her chin. She was suddenly very tired and closed her eyes. She didn’t feel very good.

“Mindy.” Colby said shaking her to wake her. Mindy groaned and turned over onto her side.

“Go away, I’m tired.” She mumbled.

“You’re not sleeping in here. Go get in your own bed.” Colby stated irritably pulling the covers off her. He tried not to look at her nude body.

“You’re such a jerk Colby, everything always has to be your way. You can’t ever let someone else have his or her way. I hate you.” She hurled at him. And right than she did hate him for hurting her. Getting up, she tried to stand. But her legs were so shaky, and she felt dizzy. She started to sink to the floor. Colby caught her lifting her into his arms. He carried her down the hall to her bed, where he dropped her on it, before turning to leave. Her words had hurt, even though she was clearly drunk. He felt completely drained; the last twenty-four hours had been torture. Reaching his room he did something he’d never done, he locked his bedroom door. The lock was on the door because he always left his room locked when he wasn’t around. It occurred to him that it was a useless thing to do. She did have a key for the door. Though he doubted she could remember that in her condition. Crawling back into bed, Colby tried to get comfortable. Which was hard given the huge erection he had? Finally and for the second time that day he took care of himself, Cumming all over his sheets. He didn’t have the energy left to care about it. He could wash the sheets off later. Closing his eyes he finally drifted into an exhausted sleep. He was able to get five uninterrupted hours of sleep. He woke to the sound of Mindy puking in the guest bathroom. Not a pleasant sound to wake up too he thought. Poor thing, she must have a pretty bad hangover. He sighed getting up, he’d take a shower and than check on her. He knew how to make a concoction that would cure her hangover. His brother had given him the recipe, namely so Colby could make it for him when he was hung-over. Colby wasn’t much of drinker; he didn’t see the point. He’d seen the results of alcohol to many times on an autopsy table. Stepping into the shower Colby felt totally refreshed; he’d needed the sleep badly.

Mindy felt miserable, her head was literally pounding. She needed pain killers; she knew Colby kept some stuff for headaches. She slowly made her way to his room from the bathroom. She tried the door it was locked. He’d locked the door; it was never locked when she was there. Because of last night she thought miserably. Now what? Is he still sleeping? Her pounding head, was more important than his getting to sleep longer she thought. She knocked on the door lightly. Colby who had just finished dressing answered her knock. “My head hurts.” Was all she could manage?

“I’ll go get the medicine, go sit down in the kitchen.” She looked awful; her face had no color at all. And her eyes were glazed with pain. Mindy slowly made her way to the kitchen, hoping she wouldn’t throw up. Sinking into a kitchen chair, she rested her head on the table. She felt like she was going to be sick again. God I’m never going to drink again if I survive this she thought. Where was Colby? She could hear him moving about the kitchen. After last night he probably wants me to suffer. She didn’t know how long she laid there to miserable to lift her head. She felt Colby lifts her hair and wrap a cold pack around her neck. “Sit up, so you can take these.” Colby told her. Mindy forced herself to sit up. He held the ice pack in place. Taking the pills from his hand Mindy swallowed them with a beverage he had handed her. “Drink all of it; it will help to settle your stomach.” She nodded, reaching back to hold the ice pack to her neck. He moved away intending to pick up the clothes she’d scattered in his living room last night. He’d noticed them on his way into the kitchen. He quickly picked up the clothing and carried it to her room, placing it in a clothes hamper. Noticing the unmade bed, he set about making it. When everything was clean and orderly, he headed back to the kitchen. She hadn’t moved, and was still holding the ice pack to the back of her neck. He noticed Brutus standing on the other side of the glass door, wanting in. Opening the door Colby allowed the big dog to come in. He reached down to rub the massive head and back. Hungry, Colby went to fix something to eat. She looked down to find Brutus resting his massive head on her lap. She reached down to rub his head, keeping the ice pack on her neck. She had finished off the drink Colby had given her. And already she was feeling better. She wondered what had been in it. The pain in her head was starting to ebb away as well. She watched Colby move about the kitchen, while continuing to rub the dog’s head. They had always been the best of friends, but she wondered if they could continue to be. Yesterday had thrown out some pretty heavy obstacles. Could they go back to the way things were? She didn’t think so; she felt all achy and weird just watching him. Sensing her thoughts Colby looked up and sighed as he found her watching him. “Are you feeling better?” He asked wanting to distract her.

“Yes, thank you. I don’t know what you gave me but it worked.” She replied taking the ice pack off her neck. The pain was nearly gone. She was still really tired. She decided to go back to bed for a while. Besides she wasn’t looking forward to the discussion she knew was coming. “I’m going to lie down for a while.” She mumbled walking from the room.

“You don’t want anything to eat?” He asked her, she just shook her head and headed off to bed. She’s avoiding me he thought, he went back to fixing breakfast.

Mindy slept for several hours, before finally getting up. She took a shower, and dressed in a T-shirt and shorts. Feeling hungry she saw that it was nearly two in the afternoon. She wandered down to the kitchen barefoot. Opening the fridge she studied the contents, but nothing really appealed to her. “Are you hungry?” Colby asked coming up behind her, he had been downstairs in his office working.

“No.” Mindy commented closing the door to the fridge.

“And you’re just looking in the fridge out of boredom?” He wondered.

“I didn’t see anything I liked.” She answered going to dig through the basket of fruit on the counter. “I’ll just have an apple.”

“I’m all out of apples.” Colby said. “Want me to make you a sandwich?”

“I’ll just have some juice.” She said going back to the fridge.

“You should eat something.”

“I’ll blend up one of your shakes.” She said closing the fridge again. Moving around him she went to get a chair, she brought it back into the kitchen. Colby was leaning against the sink. She placed the chair in front of the fridge.

“What are you doing?” He asked slightly amused.

“Getting the blender, I can’t reach it.” She replied starting to climb up on the chair. She gave a start as his arms came around her pulling her off the chair.

“I’m standing right here, I can get the blender down. All you had to do is ask.” He moved the chair back to the table. “Sit down; I’ll make you a shake.”

“I can do it if you get the blender down.” She said, “You probably have work to do.”

“Sit” He pointed to the chair. This time she obeyed, not wanting to fight over a stupid shake. She waited while he blended a shake for her. Pouring it into a tall glass he brought it over to her, setting it down in front of her. He than took a seat a crossed from her at the table. “We need to talk.” He started.

“Why” She asked? Here we go again, she thought grimly.

“We need to talk about what happened yesterday.”

“If this is about the whole drunk thing, I promise I won’t drink anymore.” Mindy told him.

“No this is about yesterday afternoon.” He had already addressed her drinking with Amber.

“What about it?” She asked with dread, she really didn’t want to talk about what she had done.

“We can start by discussing what you were doing in my room?”

“I already told you I went in to wake you up.” She answered defensively.

“And that’s why you put your hand on my penis” He asked?

“No” Mindy said turning red. Why did he have to keep bringing that up, she’d touched other parts of his body as well?

“Than why?”

Mindy didn’t answer how could she? She didn’t know what had processed her to do it. “You started it!” She said after a few moments.

“I was asleep.” Colby answered calmly.

“I’m talking about what you did to me.” She shot back at him. “You have no right to get on my case over what I did to you, when you did it to me first.”

“I was still half asleep when I did those things to you; I stopped as soon as I realized it was you.” He answered.

“You were wide awake when we fooled around on the couch yesterday, explain that?”

“You were sitting on me; it’s pretty hard for a guy not be aroused by a woman sitting on him. I lost control is all?” He told her, not at all comfortable.

They sat there in silence both embarrassed, and disturbed. Finally Mindy came to a decision. She had always been honest with him, always able to talk to him. “I went into your room to wake you up, but when I saw you lying in bed I got curious. I wanted to touch you.” And with that she proceeded to tell him exactly what she had done. She spared no detail; she was a writer after all. “Do you feel better now?” She asked when she was done reciting her tale. He just stared at her in shock. He couldn’t believe that she’d done all that to him. She’d given him another painful erection. “Were both guilty? Why don’t we just forget the whole thing?” She asked? Oddly enough, now that it was all in the open she felt better. “Will both have to remember to keep our hands to ourselves, that’s fair enough?” Since he didn’t seem to have anything to say she decided to go for a swim.

“Where are you going?” He asked finally finding his voice.

“Swimming, were done aren’t we” she replied. He nodded watching her head off to get her suit. Damn, she’d spared no detail in her story. She’d pretty much touched him everywhere. Telling him what she had touched would have been enough. But did she have to tell him how touching him made her feel. He didn’t need to hear how wet she’d been, or that she’d changed her panties as a result. Time for another cold shower he thought. Mindy appeared in a bikini with a towel draped about her waist. His throat went dry as he noticed her hardened nipples showing through the material of her top. It didn’t help that he knew exactly what they looked like bare, and how good they tasted. She seemed to be free of all worries as she walked by reaching out to ruffle his hair. With a groan he headed off to enjoy another cold shower.

Mindy had watched Colby walk away from her and into his room. Why had he stopped? She hadn’t asked him too. She had wanted him so bad, her virginity be damned. She lay there on the couch for several minutes, hoping he would change his mind and come back. Hearing the shower, she knew the moment had passed. It’s because he thinks I’m too young. So what if I’m only sixteen, it’s my body. She wanted him to be her first lover; she’d always loved him. She had never dreamed that he would be attracted to her, or that he would touch her so intimately. Sighing she got up, her legs trembled. I guess I’ll take a shower, she thought grimly. She headed to the guest bathroom, not bothering to put her top back on. She left it lying on the floor. She’d pick it up later. Turning on the shower, Mindy pulled her pajama bottoms and panties off. The crotches of both were damp. Climbing into the shower Mindy enjoyed the cooling spray of water over her body.

Hearing the sound of the shower Colby sighed. She was in the shower. If he hurried he could be out of the house before she was done. He finished dressing, and pulled on loafers. Dressed in a pair of tan shorts and a white polo shirt he headed to the garage, stopping to write a brief note to Mindy. He felt like a jerk for running out on her. But he had to get away. He hit the button for the garage door opener, and climbed into his black corvette. He’d gotten the corvette as a graduation gift from his Grandpa. Backing out of the garage and onto the street Colby headed toward Teri’s. Fishing his cell phone out of his pocket he dialed her familiar work number.

“Hello.” Colby answered his phone having just arrived at his class. “What’s wrong?”
“Mindy just asked me to run a rape kit on her. She thinks she was raped.” Doug told his brother, while pacing back and forth a crossed the kitchen.
“What?” Colby asked feeling even sicker.
“She says that her panties are missing, and her bra was undone. Now I don’t think she was raped. She doesn’t have any vaginal soreness. I sent her to look for signs of blood. But clearly she was molested by whoever gave her that drug. This is a police matter; she needs to be taken too the hospital. They might be able to find trace evidence.” Doug stated, coming to a halt as he spotted Mindy returning. “Hold on second.” “Did you find blood?” Doug asked her. She shook her head; she hadn’t wanted Colby to know. What would he think? “She says she didn’t find any blood, so she wasn’t raped. So somebody must have just molested her. Weird! Why go to the trouble of drugging someone and than stop short of rape?” Doug wondered aloud. “Will have to call in and report this.”
“No!” Colby stated. Nearly numb from shock. Christ he was in a mess!

“What do you mean no? Dammit! Colby this has to be reported. Somebody molested this poor kid. You should see her she’s a mess! Your in forensics, you know the rules.” Doug demanded. What the hell was wrong with his brother?
“I mean, I’ll take care of it. I’ll come home; there’s no need for you to get involved. You could get into trouble over this.” Colby reasoned with his brother.
“What about your class?” Doug asked.
“I’ll tell the instructor I’m not feeling well.” Which wouldn’t be a lie he thought grimly? “Tell Mindy I’ll be home as soon as I can.”
“Fine, you take care of it than. I’ll head into the clinic.” Doug was relieved to hand the mess over to his brother. Hanging up the phone Doug turned to Mindy, who was staring intently at the floor. “Colby’s on his way home. He’ll take you to the hospital and get you checked out. You’ll need to file a police report.” Doug told her.
“What for?” Mindy asked still staring at the floor. “I don’t remember who did it.”
“I know, but they’ll still be able to lift trace samples off you. It’s unlikely but the guy’s DNA might already be in the system. Just don’t take a shower or change for that matter. I’ve got to get going.” Doug replied checking his watch. “Have Colby call me tonight.” Setting his empty cup on the counter he headed for the front door.

Mindy stood there in the kitchen for a long time after he left. Just staring blankly at the wall. Screw it she thought. I’m not going to the hospital, or to the police. She didn’t remember anything, and her Dad would freak if he heard about this. He wouldn’t let her make anymore

trips to L.A alone. She hadn’t been raped, so some creep had put his hands on her. It wasn’t worth ruining her life over. But she knew Colby; he took this kind of thing seriously. I’ll take a shower, than there won’t be any evidence to collect. Which meant it would do no good to inform the cops. Hurrying to the guest bathroom, she stripped off her clothes. She was glad to be able to scrub herself off, she felt dirty. The hot water soothed some of the tension. It felt good to be clean she thought as she dried off. Colby would be pissed; he took this kind of thing seriously. But dammit she wasn’t a forensic case to be studied. She had made a bad mistake, and she’d paid the price. Things could be worse she thought. She pulled on a comfortable pair of pajamas, she was still tired, and planned to spend the day resting. Reaching out Mindy started to make her bed up. Colby was a neat freak, who liked things in order. So she was always careful to keep things clean and orderly around his house. Pulling the comfortable back, she reached down to grab the sheet that was bunched at the foot of the bed. Pulling the sheet up she smoothed it out. She noticed a lump at the foot of the bed. Reaching to smooth it out she realized that there was something under the sheet, probably a sock. She lifted the sheet to get at the sock. Instead she found a pair of underpants. The panties she’d been wearing last night. She stared at them in confusion. She hadn’t lost them at the party. She must have taken them off. But why had she done that? Frowning she set the panties aside and went back to making the bed. She puzzled over the panties trying to figure out what would cause her to take them off. God, had she wet her pants? Finishing the bed she picked up her panties and sniffed them. She didn’t detect the smell of urine on them. Just her normal musty scent, and than it hit her. She remembered sitting up in the bed. Her shirt had been up, showing her naked breasts. Colby had been standing by
the bed, looking at her. Oh no she thought wildly. She had thrown herself at Colby. She must have taken her panties off, and pulled her shirt up in an attempt to turn him on. That’s why he’d looked so upset that morning. What had she done? He would never let her stay at his house again. Of course she was drugged up at the time. Something she would point out if she ever got the courage to face him again. And he would be home to deal with her wild rape accusations soon. Maybe she should pretend she didn’t remember anything. It wouldn’t work; he would want to talk about what was going on. She felt sick, what if he didn’t want to be friends with her anymore. Clearly she was causing him a lot of trouble. Like missing class to come home and deal with her. “Mindy!” She froze. He was home! Crap! She considered hiding for one panic filled moment. Moving slowly she headed out of her room and down the hall toward the living room. She found Colby waiting for her in the living room. She couldn’t bring herself to look at him, so she stared at the sofa.
“We need to talk about what happened last night.” Colby started. He was standing next to the sofa. “Come sit down.” He invited, she looked terrible. He felt liking shooting himself. Mindy took a seat quickly her eyes centered on the floor. Colby studied her for a moment. He couldn’t sense anything. Her defenses were up. The fact that she refused to even look at him was unnerving. “About last night.”
“I found my panties, so I know I wasn’t molested at the party.” She blurted out nervously. “I’m sorry you came home for nothing. I don’t feel so good; I think I’ll go back to bed.” She started to rise to her feet, but he reached out pulling her back down beside him.
“Not so fast we need to talk about what happened.”

“Are you going to throw me out?” She asked fearfully. “I promise it won’t happen again. Please don’t throw me out! Give me another chance.” Her vision blurred with tears she kept her head down.
“Why would I throw you out?” Colby asked startled.
“Because of what I did?” Her voice broke as she started to sob.
Reaching out Colby pulled her onto his lap. She continued to weep burying her face against his neck. “It’s all right; I’m not going to throw you out.” Colby assured her. “What is it you think you did?” Colby asked. Why would she think he would want to throw her out?
“I threw myself at you.” She answered between sobs.
“Is this about what you said on the phone last night?” Colby questioned, thinking about the want you, love you thing.
“No, God what did I say on the phone?” She asked finally getting control of herself. What had she said to him on the phone? How deep of a hole had she dug herself into.
“It’s not important, you were drugged up.” Colby dismissed the question. “So what is it you think you did?”
“You know what I did, you were there.” She dodged the question, still wondering about the phone thing. Not that she really wanted to know what she had said.
“No, I don’t know?” Colby commented confused.

Staring at his chest a blush reddening her face, why did she have to talk about this? He knew what she had done after all. “I took my panties off in front of you, and showed you my boobs.” She stammered. “I was drugged I didn’t know what I was doing.”
“That’s what you think happened?” Colby asked startled. He considered letting that version of things stand. But he couldn’t do that he decided after a moment. It would be lying and he had always been honest with her. “You didn’t take your panties off, or pull your shirt up. I’m responsible for that.”
“Why?” Now she was confused.
Sighing Colby told her the whole story. How he’d climbed into bed with her intending to sleep. How he’d drifted awake to find a woman’s body next to his. Not being fully awake, he’d started moving his hands over her body. He’d taken off her panties, and pulled up her shirt. He’d touched her breasts; he had fingered her vagina, to the point that she had an orgasm. He’d been about to enter her body when she spoke his name. That had woke him up and he’d realized he was in bed with her. Her face burned redder still at the intimate recounting. “So I’m at fault for what happened.” He finished more than a little uncomfortable. Talking about it had caused his penis to harden painfully. The fact that she was sitting on him was making it even worse. She hadn’t said anything during his recount. Mindy finally shifted turning to look at him with her face still red. Colby groaned she was straddling him. If she moved forward an inch she’d be sitting on him.

“Is that really what happened?” She questioned.
“Yes.” Colby replied just barely able to keep from groaning. She shifted intending to get up. But the move brought her crotch in contact with his. She froze at the feel of him against her. He was hard she could feel it. She was a virgin, but she understood fully about men and women. He was clearly aroused. She shuddered feeling an aching throbbing begin in her vagina. She stared at Colby in wonder. He swallowed hard, god he was aroused. What was worse he could feel her tremors of desire. Her nipples hardened, and ached. They just sat there staring at each
other, their faces only inches apart. He needed to get her the hell off him, but he couldn’t seem to move. And than he watched Mindy moisten her lips, and something snapped. He pulled her forward capturing her lips with his. He groaned as she parted her lips readily. Her tongue readily meeting and playing with his. His hands moved under her top to cup her naked breasts drawing a whimper from her. He groaned into the kiss. She pulled back, breaking the kiss. She quickly pulled her pajama top over her head. Christ, she’s not shy! He stared at her bare breasts. And than she was kissing him again, his hands covered her breasts, before drifting to her waist. He lifted her lowering her onto the couch, his mouth never leaving hers. Colby was lost in the feel of her. He moved his lips to her neck, trailing kisses along her neck. His hand moved along her leg and up over her hip. His mouth settled on a hardened peak drawing a moan from her. He groaned as his fingers slipped under her pajama bottoms and into her panties. She whimpered at the feel of his fingers slipping inside of her. She was so wet and tight. He could hardly stand it. His fingers found and circled that most sensitive spot that was literally throbbing. She moaned in ecstasy as his knowing fingers drove her further over the edge. Her entire body bucked as she peaked crying out in wonder. Moving up Colby kissed her gently. God he wanted her, but he had to stop. She was just a kid. Shifting away from her, he got up.
“I’m gonna go take a shower.” Colby called over his shoulder. If he looked back he wouldn’t be able to stop himself from taking what she offered so freely. He needed to get out of here and go see Teri. She’d be at work, he thought. But she would be willing to come home he knew. Stripping off his clothes he stared down at his penis that was standing at attention. He would have to take care of himself this was unbearable. Closing his hand over his penis, he rubbed up and down. Until with a gasp he came. He quickly wiped up the semen from the floor. Turning on the shower he stepped under the spray hoping to further cool off his body. What the hell was wrong with him? Twice in one day he’d fooled around with a minor. This had never been a problem before. Mindy had been staying at his house since she was fourteen. And he’d never been tempted to cross the line with her before. He'd always been more than willing to wait for her to grow up. Last night he’d only been half-awake. But he couldn’t use this excuse on his latest lapse of judgment. He’d been very much aware of what he was doing. But he hadn’t been able to stop himself. He’d never wanted someone so much. Christ he needed to stop thinking about it; he could feel himself getting hard again. He would have to start seeing Teri more often when Mindy was around. He couldn’t allow this to happen again. He needed to forget the whole thing. But how to deal with Mindy, he didn’t want to hurt her, and rejection from him would hurt her badly. He’d have to make her understand his reasoning. Damn, what a mess!

“Somebody slipped drugs to her in a soda. Some type of rape drug.” Colby replied.
“What?” His brother asked startled as he studied Mindy lying on the bed.
“Why the hell didn’t you take her to the ER.” Doug demanded.
“She’s sixteen they would have called her Dad.” Colby answered.
“So?” Doug replied glaring at his brother.
“She’d get in trouble, and so would Tom. Now will you take a look at her.” Colby asked calmly.
“She’s underage, I can’t treat her without parental consent.” Doug replied turning to leave.
“Dammit Doug, she needs help. Stop screwing around.” Colby demanded grabbing his brother’s arm.
“I’m not, I could lose my license if I treat her.” Doug replied stubbornly.
“You’re not going to lose your license, she won’t tell anyone.” Colby replied. “Now treat her or I’ll kick your sorry ass.” Colby threatened.
“Dammit.” Doug replied turning around. “You’re getting a bill for this.” He stated before bending over to examine Mindy. “Go get my kit from the car.” He grasped Mindy’s wrist to take her pulse. Colby headed out to the car to get his brother’s kit. When he returned his brother was studying Mindy with concern. “It would help if we knew which drug she ingested.” Doug commented. “Were you at the party?” Doug asked.
“Only to pick her up. She called me from the party. Said she felt funny. She was pretty messed up on the phone.” Colby replied remembering the I love you, I want you part.
“Her pulse is steady and her breathing is good. Will probably just have to wait for the drugs to wear off. There’s not much I can do, but watch her for signs of trouble.” Doug stated.
“I’ve got to be at school at seven.” Colby stated glancing at his watch. It was nearly four. He wouldn’t be getting much sleep tonight.
“I have to be at the clinic by eight.” Came Doug’s reply. “Just watch her for a couple hours. If she doesn’t get worse she should be all right.” Doug commented standing. “I’ll go bunk in the other guest room. I’ll check her before I leave at seven. If she’s no worse she should be able to stay alone.”
“Thanks Doug.” Colby replied rubbing his neck. He was tired. But someone needed to stay with her, and clearly he had been elected. Returning to the bed, Colby lifted Mindy to move her under the covers. Mindy stirred to his touch. “Colby?”
“Go back to sleep, you’ll be all right.” Colby answered pulling the covers up to her chin. He eyed the other side of the bed. It wouldn’t hurt if he stretched out beside her on the bed. If she needed him he would be right there. And he needed to rest. Crawling in beside her Colby settled back into the pillows. He was just closing his eyes when Mindy shifted her position to lie against him, with her arm flung a crossed his chest. Maybe this hadn’t been such a good idea. Colby shifted moving his arm around her. Mindy cuddled closer to him as if chilled. And than, she moved her leg across his, so that it settled between his. Crap! He could feel his groin tighten with desire. This wasn’t going to work. Clearly she was able to move now. He could go back to his own bed. He started to shift her body away from him. But Mindy resisted tightening her hold on him and shifting further onto him. Now he was fully aroused. “Mindy, you need to move.” Colby commented through gritted teeth.
“No, stay with me.” Mindy mumbled nestling against his chest. Christ, he thought! She had him pretty well penned at this point. But every time he tried to move her, she tightened her hold. “I’m cold.” She mumbled when he tried to loosen her hold on him. She was cold, so that was it. And he felt like he was on fire. Absently he rubbed her back. He would stay until she warmed up enough to go back to sleep. Than he’d get the hell out of this bed. The warmth of her body soon had him drifting to sleep. He was only half-awake when his hands started drifting over the warm female body nestled next to him. His hands slipped under her shirt too cup a full breast, his thumb rubbing across the tip. She moaned softly, rolling onto her back. Colby’s eyes were still closed as he ran his hand up her inner thigh under the skirt she wore. Pushing the skirt up, he slipped his fingers into her silk panties. Rubbing a finger across her vaginal opening she gasped. She was warm and wet and he easily slipped his fingers inside her. He was hard and ready, though still drifting just above sleep. His sleepy mind wondered at the warm body lying next to him. The body was unfamiliar to him but very welcome. As his fingers continued to move inside of her. He found a hardened peak through her top. To his delight he could feel her pull her top up. And seconds later his mouth closed over a hardened peak. He felt her body stiffen and she cried out at the force of her orgasm. Still groggy Colby opened his eyes in the darkness. Pulling her underwear down and off. Reaching down to undo his jeans, he wondered dimly why he was still dressed. Pushing his jeans and jockey shorts down. He moved between her legs, and started to enter her. “Oh Colby!” She moaned. The voice was like a bucket of ice water dumped over him. Mindy! Dammit he was on top of Mindy. God, what was he doing! He moved off her. He was still fully clothed, but his pants were undone and down. He quickly pulled them up and buttoned his pants, which was a struggle as he was fully aroused. What the hell had happened? Reaching over he turned the bedside lamp on. Mindy’s shirt was up her breasts exposed. As well as her skirt, she was naked from the waist down. Guilt washed over him as he remembered clearly what he had done to her. She was drugged, and he’d taken advantage of her. He’d been so tired and not fully awake, he argued to himself. But that was no excuse. Mindy moaned turning away from the light. Glancing at his watch Colby saw that it was time to get up, he barely had time for a shower. Moving out of the bed, Colby stood on shaky legs. “Colby, what’s wrong.” Mindy asked still out of it.
Glancing down to see her breasts, she pushed her top down. It didn’t register in her mind that Colby was looking at her naked breasts. She was still out of it, and sank back in the bed, and pulled the covers up. She felt lousy. Colby sighed turning to leave. He had really screwed up. The question was how much would she remember. She might not remember any of it. He hoped so, because how would he explain this. Heading into his room he stripped off his clothes. It was his fault he never should have gotten into bed with her. Stepping under the spray of water, he cooled his body off. Damn! She had felt and tasted so good. He was going to be tortured by what happened for a while. He had almost taken her virginity. Even now his body screamed for release. Colby quickly soaped up. He needed to see Teri; she would give him a much-needed release. That was probably the problem. He hadn’t had sex in a while and clearly his needs were building up. He usually didn’t see Teri when Mindy was in town, preferring to spend what little spare
time he had with her. Toweling off Colby quickly dressed in a pair of blue jeans and a red T-shirt. Pulling a pair of sneakers on. He put his watch on and glanced at the time. He would have just enough time to check on Mindy before he needed to head to class. Heading toward Mindy’s room he found his brother examining her. Mindy was awake with a thermometer in her mouth. Taking the thermometer from her mouth, he studied it with a frown. “Well?” Mindy asked.
“Normal, that’s weird. As flushed as your face was when I came in here, I was sure you were running a temp.” Doug commented. He missed the look of guilt on his brother’s face. “Well I’d say you’re going to be fine. Just get some rest and stay away from parties. You’re damn lucky! With those drugs in your system, you would have been unable to fend off an attack. Anyone could have taken advantage of you, and you wouldn’t have known it.” Doug lectured, completely unaware of the guilt washing over his brother. Mindy nodded contritely.
“Morning, thanks for coming to get me.” Mindy said. She had been aware of him as soon as he came into the room. She'd always been able to sense when he was anywhere around. Which was weird?
“How do you feel?” Colby asked feeling sick over what he had done.
“I’m fine, thanks to you.” Mindy replied softly.
“What the hell’s wrong with you? Are you sick?” Doug asked noting how white Colby’s face was. He looked like he was going to be sick.
“Nothing, I’m fine.” Colby replied defensively.
“You look like shit!” Came Doug’s reply. Rising from the bed he studied Colby intently. “You were fine last night.”
“I didn’t get much sleep, that’s all.” Colby muttered.
“I’m sorry, I woke you up.” Mindy felt terrible, knowing he needed his rest, he got so little of it due to his busy schedule.
“I’m okay, I’ve got to get to class.” Colby told them turning to leave. “Get some rest.” He called over his shoulder. He needed to get the hell out of there. He’d molested a drugged up girl. He felt like complete shit.
“I don’t know what his problem is?” Doug questioned. “I’m going to take a shower and change. Get some sleep. You can reach me at the clinic if you start getting worse.”
Mindy nodded, watching him leave. She sank back in the pillows. Clearly Colby was upset with her. She never should have gone to that stupid party. She didn’t even like Jerry Starling. But there had been the chance of making some more contacts at the party. And she had seen and talked to several people involved in the movie industry. But, no one of real importance. Not that she remembered much. She had been lucky to get out of that party in one piece. Closing her eyes it suddenly dawned on Mindy that she wasn’t wearing any underpants. And her bra was undone. Oh god! What had happened to her at that party? She knew she had underpants on, she never went without them. So what had happened to them. Why would she have taken them off? She tried to remember taking them off but couldn’t. Someone must have taken them off her. Had she been raped, or just molested. Not that either case appealed to her. She felt sick to her stomach. She couldn’t remember a thing; it was all just one big hazy mess. Colby had been too late. Whoever had given her the drugs had gotten to her first. Tears of anguish filled her eye. Turning over she wept into a pillow. Should she call the police? No, what could she tell them. She had been drugged, she couldn’t remember anything. She needed to have a rape exam done. She was familiar with the procedure, Colby had talked about them. She wouldn’t be able to shower until after the exam. She would have to call Colby. No, she thought he’s at school. She would have to call a cab to
Take her too the hospital. She didn’t want to do it alone, she was scared. She would go to Doug, he could help her. God! What would she tell her parents! Getting out of bed, she went to see if she could catch Doug. She found him in the kitchen, drinking coffee. Seeing her tear stained face, he frowned. “What’s wrong?” He asked in concern.
“I need you to run a rape kit on me.” Mindy tried to keep her voice steady, but she was shaking.
“What? Why?” Doug asked shocked. Colby said he’d gotten there in time.
“I think I was raped.” Mindy replied shakily.
“Christ!” Doug muttered, what the hell was he suppose to do? “Why do you think you were raped?”
“I’m not wearing any underpants and my bras undone.” Mindy answered miserably.
“Are you a virgin?” Doug questioned switching into the role of doctor.
“I was.” Mindy mumbled sadly, so much for waiting for the right guy.
“Any blood on the inside of your thighs? Doug questioned.
“I haven’t looked.” Mindy admitted.
“Does your vagina hurt.” Doug asked.
“No.” Mindy answered blushing. This was really embarrassing.
“Go check for any signs of blood. If you were raped there would be blood present given your virginal status.” Doug told her. He watched Mindy head off to the bathroom. Dammit! Colby should have taken her to the hospital. She couldn’t have been raped, Colby would have known. He would have recognized the signs he was in forensics. And she had said she didn’t have any pain. She’d be sore as hell if she had been raped. He needed to talk to Colby, this was getting way out of hand. Glancing at his watch, he saw that it wasn’t quite seven yet. Maybe he could catch Colby before class started. Grabbing the phone off the kitchen counter he dialed his brother. Pick up dammit he thought.

She was in trouble; she shouldn’t have accepted the drink handed to her by a stranger. She was sure that there had been something in the drink, because she felt funny. She needed help and fast before the drug took full effect. She shouldn’t have come to this party anyway. Stumbling through the crowded house she searched for a phone. It was getting harder to think. By the time she located a phone, she had a hard time remembering the number she needed to call. She couldn’t call Tom he was away on a movie shoot. Even though he was suppose to be in town watching over her. She would have to call her best friend Colby; he would come get her. Slowly she dialed the number struggling to remember his number. Finally the phone began to ring. She prayed she had called the right number. By now she could hardly stand up. A drowsy voice answered "Hello” She had trouble hearing over the noise. “Please I need help.” She pleaded into the phone. She couldn’t remember whom she had called.
“Mindy?” Colby asked glancing at the digital clock next to his bed; it was after two in the morning.
“Colby” Mindy said to the familiar voice. “What do you want?” She asked trying to think she was so confused.
“You called me?” Colby asked the hair on the back of his neck rising. Something was wrong.
“I did.” Mindy struggled to think. “I wanted to tell you I love you.” Mindy spilled into the phone.
“Have you been drinking?” Colby asked.
“I don’t…somethings wrong.. Can’t think.” Mindy replied her speech broken.
“Where are you?” Colby asked getting out of bed.
“Some guy, gave me something to drink.. I feel weird.” Mindy replied sinking to the floor. “I have to go. I love you” Mindy said so groggy she could barely keep her eyes open.
“Mindy!” Colby asked his voice rose in alarm. “Tell me where you are?” Mindy jerked awake at the sound of his voice.
“I’m at.” Mindy struggled to think. “In a house.”
“Who’s house?” Colby asked struggling to read her thoughts. He could usually read her thoughts easily unless her defenses were raised.
Among other gifts Colby was physic. But he couldn’t get anything her thoughts were to hazy.
“I love you.” Mindy gushed into the phone. “I want you so much.”
“Mindy you need to think, whose house are you at?” Colby’s voice was sharp, his fear growing.
“You’re mad?” Mindy said her eyes tearing he sounded angry.
Colby was busy pulling on his pants. “I’m not mad, I just need you to tell me where you’re at.”
Mindy struggled to clear her vision, she couldn’t think. Looking down at the unfamiliar phone she struggled to her feet. Once up she handed the phone to some girl. “Here talk to this guy, I need to lie down.”
Hearing this Colby said “Mindy no wait!” “Hello”, a strange woman’s voice asked. “Can you tell me who’s throwing the party.” Colby asked.
“Jerry Starling” The girl replied.
“Thanks!” Colby said hanging up. He pulled his shoes on and grabbed his keys, heading for the garage. Dammit, he thought. What the hell was she doing at Starling’s party? She was only 16 years old, he was going to kill Starling. Mindy wasn’t into drugs or alcohol. Someone must have slipped something to her in a soda. She said something about some guy giving her a drink. Shit! Probably some kind of rape drug. It would take at least 20 minutes to get there, he prayed he would get there in time.

Meanwhile Mindy was stumbling around the house in a complete haze. She needed to lay down somewhere. Opening a door Mindy entered a dark room not realizing she had entered a closet. Closing the door she sank to the floor and curled up in a ball, unable to move. She closed her eyes.
Twenty minutes later, Colby came to a screeching halt outside of Starling’s house. There was a crowd of people spilling onto the front walk from the house. Colby had to push his way through the crowd and into the house, where it was wall to wall people. Colby scanned the crowd searching for Mindy. Colby had the advantage of his height. At 6”4 he was the tallest person in the room. He moved from room to room. Opening a door to a back room Colby discovered a group sex session. In fact everywhere he looked people were getting it on. That’s what happened at parties where drugs and booze flowed freely, he thought. Which is why he had told Mindy to stay away from Jerry Starling, everyone knew he was a big player in the drug scene. Pushing his way through a crowed hall he tried every door. One sex display after another greeted him. Several people were getting it on in the hall. Unwilling to wait for a room. No doubt Starling was in one of these rooms giving it to some poor girl. Word had it he liked them young. Which explained how Mindy had been invited? If Starling had laid a hand on her he would kill him he thought. Opening yet another door he noted it was a closet. He started to close the door, but heard a soft whimper. Opening the door fully he found Mindy curled up on the floor in the back of the closet. “Mindy.” Colby asked giving her a shake. Mindy stirred awake to the feel of someone shaking her. Her vision was all messed up and she couldn’t seem to make herself move.
“Colby” she mumbled.
“Come on Mindy, let’s get you out of here. He started to reach out to lift her into his arms.
“I can’t move” she mumbled.
“I know.” He stated. He was familiar with the effects of rape drugs on the body as a med. student.
“Hey what the hell you doing, she’s mine. I’ve been looking all over for her.” A guy in his early twenties stated from behind Colby. Causing Colby to stiffen in anger. Getting to his feet he turned to face the guy in question.
“You responsible for the condition she’s in.” Colby asked grabbing the guy and slamming him back against the wall. Suddenly the hall was quiet as everyone stared. “What condition, what the hell’s wrong with you?” The guy asked sweat breaking out on his brow. “It’s not my fault, she must have drunk too much. Hey you’re welcome to have at her, she won’t mind.” The guy replied, too stoned to comprehend the danger he was in. It was a dumb move as Colby knocked him cold with one powerful punch. Turning Colby reached down to get Mindy, who still couldn’t move. Turning to start back down the hall, people moved readily out of his way. He clearly wasn’t someone to mess with. Carrying her from the house, he places her in the back seat of his Ford explorer. Pulling his cell phone out he punched in a number and listened as it rang. “Hello.” A groggy voice answered. “Doug, I need your help. You need to meet me at my house.” Colby said walking around to the driver’s side door and opening the door.
“Colby? It’s three a clock in the morning.” Replied Doug.
“I know it’s an emergency.” Colby replied pulling away from the curb.
“It better be!” Was Doug’s very terse reply.

Arriving home Colby lifted Mindy from the car. “What’s wrong with me?” Mindy mumbled aware of being carried.
“You were drugged.” Colby replied, opening the door to go inside. He carried her into the house. Colby’s house was a one level rancher. There was a large kitchen and living area. A master bedroom, and two spare bedrooms. The house included a fully finished basement that housed his office and another non-egressed bedroom. The carpet throughout the house was a light shade of beige. The living room contained two large, cream colored, Italian leather sofas. And a large overstuffed chair with matching footstool, done in the same cream colored leather. The coffee table and end tables were made of wood. Two brass lamps added a touch of elegance to the room. A big screen TV dominated one wall, surrounded by a huge entertainment unit. The wall over the fireplace held a modern painting that was a mass of wild colors. It wasn’t his taste; his mother had decorated the entire house. His surroundings weren’t that important to him. But he knew that Mindy didn’t much care for the decor in his house. The master bedroom was large and dominated with a king size four postured bed. There were also several large dressers and a huge Ar moire. All were done with rich cherry wood finishes. The bedspread and sheets were a deep wine color. Something else Mindy didn’t like, though she never said anything. The master bath done in cream and sand tones was a different story. Mindy loved the huge bathroom. Which included duel sinks? A glass door enclosed the shower. Several large cupboards, and drawers, took up most of one wall. Large glass mirrors over the sink. And a large jetted tub. Which he had allowed Mindy to use whenever she wanted. He had rarely used the tub, preferring showers. Along side the bathroom was a large walk in closet. Carrying Mindy down the hall, he entered the spare bedroom he’d given Mindy to use. It was like stepping into another world all together. Where every other room was done in modern decor, this room which he had allowed Mindy to decorate was done in southwestern decor. The four postured queen size bed, was adorned with a southwestern quilt. Southwestern pottery of various shades adorned several dressers. There were prints of Indians and other southwestern art adorning the walls. It was all very tastefully done and brightened the room beautifully. Setting Mindy down on the bed, he removed her shoes. Before sitting down on the edge of the bed. He brushed her hair away from her face. Her eyes were closed. She was a pretty girl, with blond e hair falling just below her shoulders. Her hair was thick and unruly. Her eyes were hazel in color, her nose small. Her lips were full, and her skin was beautiful. Not to light, and not too dark. She would never be considered beautiful in the classical sense. Her body was slender, with large breasts. Her favorite asset he knew. Her hips were too wide to suit her. She would never be able to drop below a size eight as a result. Her legs were slender. She was small in stature, standing at 5”2. She was perfect he thought, in every way. He had loved her from the moment they met. But she was only sixteen and he was twenty-one. So for now he was just her friend and confidante. He knew she didn’t suspect his feelings for her. She thought he saw her as a friend and for now that was for the best. He had a girlfriend after all. He’d dated her for several years now. Though he had no real interest in her, she was a convenient sex partner when he was in the mood. Which wasn’t very often? He was studying to be a medical examiner. And his studies consumed most of his time. Not that school was hard him. He was brilliant, he had graduated from High School at sixteen, received a bachelors at nineteen. He would be graduating with duel masters in criminal psychology and forensic medicine, come June. Than it would be on to med school. He worked as an assistant for the county coroner’s office. Coming from a family of Lawyers his parents had not been happy with his choice of studies. Being a Doctor, like his older brother would have been okay. But a medical examiner, they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with him to want to pursue such a dark career. Mindy on the other hand thought forensics was fascinating. Part of his attraction to her was her clear interest in his studies. They talked constantly about what he was learning. His girlfriend Teri couldn’t stand to even think about touching a dead body, leave alone cutting one open. But Colby was fascinated by death and discovering the causes. Though she was interested in forensics, Mindy wasn’t headed for medical school. Her passion was writing. Mindy was a small town farm girl. At twelve she had written a story tale about a little girl and a magical white tiger, which was titled Meri and Jaba. A neighbor had read her story and helped her send it to various publishers. Her story had been published. And than Disney had made her story into a movie. She had written the screenplays for several movies based on Meri and Jaba, which Disney also bought. At sixteen she had already sold five screenplays to Disney to be made into movies. But she wanted more Colby knew. She wanted to move away from kid stories and into writing for mature audiences. Colby had no doubt she would be a famous writer someday. That was why she was in California. Tom Conner was supposed to be chaperoning her. But Tom was a big movie star, and most likely out of town on a shoot. Something Tom had neglected to tell her parents. If her mother, even knew her daughter’s location. Her folks were divorced. And her Dad had gotten custody of his daughter. Mindy had been unwilling to leave the farm or her Dad. Her Dad was easy going and trusting. He farmed the family farm and so couldn’t accompany his daughter on the many trips she made to California to deal with her agent. Mindy had met Tom Conner on the Tonight show when she was twelve. He had been there to promote his latest movie. Mindy was there to talk about writing the Disney movie Meri and Jaba. She had walked up to Tom and given him her business card, telling him that she might have a part for him someday. Tom had started to laugh but had been stopped by house serious she seemed to be. He had felt an instant liking for her. Her Grandma had accompanied Mindy. Tom had taken them to dinner, and become good friends with Mindy. Who now had the use of his guest house whenever she was in LA? Colby had met Mindy at a party an older friend had drug Mindy too. Mindy tended to run with an older crowd being mature for her age. Colby’s girlfriend was hosting the dinner party at her apartment. He had been bored out of his mind, and was sitting in a chair thinking about leaving. When Mindy dropped into the sofa a crossed from him. “Hi.” She had said with a smile. “Your Colby, Jeff’s brother.” She stated. “I’m Mindy, your brother is dating my friend Amber.”
“You write movies for Disney.” Colby remembered. “My brother has mentioned you. You here with Amber?”
“I was, she ditched me. She’s off somewhere with your brother. I don’t really know anyone else here.” Mindy commented looking around.
“I don’t know any of these people very well.” Colby commented. “Teri's friends mostly.”
“Your Teri’s boyfriend?” Mindy asked.
“Yes, you seem surprised?” He asked.
“I guess, I don’t see you two together.”
“Why?” Colby asked.
“Your brother says you’re studying to be a coroner.” Mindy dodged the question with one of her own.
“Medical Examiner, so?” He replied. He was used to people being put off by that.
“That’s why I don’t see you guys as a couple, Teri can’t stand that kind of thing.” Mindy answered staring at Teri who was holding court with friends across the room. She had the best looking guy in the room and she’d left him alone. Turning her attention back to Colby she studied him for a moment. He was gorgeous in a dark sort of way. “I’ve wanted to meet you since Amber told me about you.” Mindy said.
“Why me?” He asked intrigued. She wasn’t at all shy.
“I’m a writer, and I’m interested in doing a movie involving a murder. I could use the input of a medical examiner. I don’t know too much about autopsies.”
“Most people find them gross.” He commented studying her.
“Not me, I think it’s fascinating.” Mindy stated.
“Why do you say that?” Colby asked surprised by her enthusiasm.
“Because it involves solving the mystery of how someone died. And in many cases, helps to convict the killer. That’s a very important job. I have a side interest in Criminology.”
She was full of surprises, he thought. Her friend Amber had interrupted them than. She had gotten into a fight with his brother and was ready to leave. “Colby, can you give us a ride? Your brother’s being a jerk.” She had asked. Colby was glad to have an excuse to leave the party. So he had driven Amber to her apartment. And than he had dropped Mindy off at Tom’s guest house. He ended up spending several hours talking to her about school and his ambitions. As he was leaving she had given him her card, and said to stay in touch. He had, and she had become his closest friend and confidant. When she was in town she stayed at his house a lot. To the extent that she had her very own room. He trusted her completely and she had full access to his life. He was a very private person, trusting few people. His house was proof of this. There was a lock on his office and bedroom doors. No one, including family was allowed access to these areas. No one except Mindy, she not only had keys to his house. But she also had a key to his office and bedroom. His parents had keys to get into his house, but that was it. His girlfriend Teri didn’t have a key to his house. Something that really irked her. Teri didn’t stay at his place at all. When he was in the mood he went to her place. He didn’t want her at his place or in his bed. She came over during the day to hangout sometimes, but he always saw her back to her apartment. The sex was good so Colby maintained his connection with her. And for some reason Teri put up with his crap. And she had never seen Mindy as a threat to her. She was just some stupid kid that had latched onto him. Although she did resent the time and attention, Colby gave to Mindy. Colby knew that Teri assumed he would marry her when he got done with school. Even though Colby had never mentioned marriage to Teri. He would marry Mindy; he’d known that from the start. He was aware of exactly when his brother pulled into the drive. Going to answer the door, he opened the door just as his brother was reaching for the bell.
“Dammit Colby! I hate it when you do that. It creeps me out.” Doug complained as he entered the house. “What the hell is the emergency? You look fine to me.” He was clearly pissed off.
“It’s not me, its Mindy.” Colby answered closing the door before leading his brother down the hall to the guest room.
“What’s wrong with her?” Doug replied his tone on the grumpy side.