She hadn’t realized it was so late when she left her friends’ apartment. It wasn’t too bad when the well-lit path went through areas with people, the couple making out on a bench, the woman sitting alone who appeared to be sniffing the air, the drunk freshmen laughing too loudly. At Ann’s apartment she’d felt so grownup, drinking wine and laughing with her friends, all nineteen and on their own, sophomores at college. Being a little drunk and walking alone along the deserted street, however, made her feel like a scared little girl, glancing around nervously, certain she was being followed.

It was a great relief to her when she reached her apartment building and she felt even better when she was inside the lobby. There was no one there but the cameras and bright lights gave her a sense of security. She got inside the elevator and pushed the button for the seventh floor. The doors were nearly closed when a hand suddenly appeared and forced them back open. The girl gave a frightened squeak, then sighed with relief when a tall woman with dark brown skin and pitch black hair stepped inside.

“I’m sorry,” the woman said. “Did I scare you?”

“No. No. I’m just a little on edge. I walked home and it’s pretty dark.”

“Yes, a pretty girl like you needs to be careful,” the woman said, patting her arm. “You never know who might be skulking about.”

The woman’s cool fingers on her bare forearm seemed to help relieve the girl’s anxiety. The newcomer was pretty and stylishly dressed in a black skirt, button down shirt, and casual shoes, very different from the girl’s jeans, t-shirt, and tennis shoes. She leaned closer to the girl, inhaling deeply.

“Don’t you worry,” the woman said soothingly. “I’ll walk you to your door.”

When the elevator doors opened, the woman took the girl’s hand and walked with her down the hall. Unlocking and opening her door, the girl turned to thank her companion.

“Why don’t you invite me in?” the woman said softly. “We could talk, get to know each other.”

That seemed odd to the girl but, not wanting to insult her new friend, she gestured for the woman to go in first. The woman dropped her purse on the sofa and opened the door to the bedroom, turning on the light to get a good look at the room. She nodded and walked past the puzzled girl to lock the front door.

“I would love to spend the whole night getting to know you better,” the woman said, standing in front of the girl and putting her hands on her shoulders. “But I have to meet someone before dawn and I have a long way to go. So let’s go to your bedroom.”

“What…no…no…” the girl stammered. “I like boys…I…”

“I like boys too. And men. And girls. And women. Tonight I want you.” She kissed the girl lightly on the lips and walked toward the bedroom. “Come along now.”

“No…I…I can’t” the girl murmured as followed her docilely.

The woman went to the bed and pulled down the covers. Quickly tying her hair into a bun at the top of her head, she undressed. She had long legs, firm breasts with prominent dark brown nipples and no pubic hair. The girl was frozen in place just inside the door, staring at the naked woman.

“Get naked, girl,” she ordered.