My (f)irst Time with my Brother’s Friend

This all started when I was 19. I had the biggest crush on my brother's friend, Jay. He would come by our house about 3-4 times a week and play basketball with my brother and a few other friends. Every time he came around, I would do my best to make him notice me, but he never looked my way.

One night my brother and Jay were playing video games and having some beers. I wore some loose fitting sweatshorts and a tight tank top with no bra and came out of my room and asked my brother if I could join since I was bored out of my mind. Of course he said no, but to my surprise, Jay said "Just let her play!" I had no idea what I was doing, but I was having fun laughing and trying my best to flirt with Jay. Then Jay offered me a beer. I've had vodka before, but never beer, but I wanted to be cool so I said yes. It took everything out of me to drink it, I gagged at every sip.

(f)riends Christmas Party Fun

Every year my group of friends and I have a formal Christmas get together where we all cook and drink together at our friend Jason and Ashley's house. We're all in our mid 30s and everyone is married and a few of us even have kids so its great to just get everyone together and have some fun.

This was the first time I didn't have a significant other at one of these parties and I was a bit hesitant to go. Seeing everyone together and happy around this time of the year didn't seem so appealing to me. I sucked it up and cleaned myself up, got in a nice red dress and heels and got myself out the door.

I arrived and immediately regretted coming. I was the only single person there and seeing everyone with their significant others made me a little depressed. I told myself that I would have a few drinks and hang out for a couple of hours and make up some excuse about not feeling good and going home.