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“I dunno. 'Truth or Dare' is pretty much required at a slumber party,” Melody stated.

“In eighth grade, maybe,” Jamie laughed.

“C'mon! It'll be fun,” Melody persisted.

“Okay, I'll go first,” Kiersten said. “Melody, truth or dare?”

“Truth.”

“Okay. Have you ever had sex?”

“No!” Melody laughed.

“Do you want to?”

“That's a second question, but I'll bend the rules. Of course I want to have sex,” she answered. “My turn now. Jamie, truth or dare?”

“Truth.”

“Okay, same question.”

There was a long silence, followed by Kiersten saying, “You know the rules.”

“All right, all right. I'll answer, but no more questions to me on this topic. Yes, I have.”

“Really?” Melody squeaked. “Who was he? When? Why didn't you tell me?”

“I said, no more questions. Truth or dare?”

“I don't trust you not to make me do something embarrassing, so truth.”

“Have you ever had any kind of sexual contact with a guy? Or a girl? Stuff you can't do in public?”

Melody hesitated for a moment, and then said, “No. Only myself.”

“You like to play with yourself, don't you?” Kiersten asked.

“You don't?” Melody responded with a huff.

“Open your birthday gift. It's from Jamie and me together.”

I heard wrapping paper tearing. Then Melody said, “You guys are terrible!”

“Put the batteries in.”

Soon there was a distinct buzzing sound, which was then drowned out by teen girl laughter.

“Where did you guys get this?” Melody asked.

“That novelty store at the mall, you know, the one where they check ID before they sell some of the stuff.”

“Well, thanks, you two. It's a lot nicer than the ones I “borrow” from Mom. I'll give you a full report on it. Now, it's my turn. Jamie, truth or dare?”

“Dare.”

“You're gonna regret that!” Melody laughed. “I dare you to kiss Kiersten. Not a little peck, either. I dare you to make out with her.”

“Bitch,” Kiersten giggled.