Cherry - S01 E44

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Cherry - S01 E44

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 44

Walking out the door, Cherry said, "No; shelff"

Even more confused, I asked to a closing door, "Shelf? What does that mean?"

Olivia said, "Tops like this have a shelf. If you put them on like a regular shirt, the shelf is hard to get in place-especially when you have big boobs; not that I would know from personal experience." I laughed at the joke she made to her own expense and said, "I'm sure yours are nice.... But I still don't know what this 'shelf' is you are talking about. But, that's ok; I'll figure it out, I'm sure."

Olivia said, "Here: I'll show you."

Before I realized what she was doing, Olivia pulled her top up over her head and removed it without ceremony.

I said, "WHOA! What are you DOING?"

Olivia said, "Oh, relax! It's not like I'm coming on to you! Lesbian;

remember?" "Yeah, but..."

She said matter-of-fact, "It's not like you haven't seen a girl in a bra before. And it covers the same as a bathing suit so what's the big deal?"

I exhaled and said, "Ok. If you're comfortable with it, I'm ok."

Olivia shook her head slightly to my apparent stupidity and continued explaining about the shelf found in a woman's tank-top.. After she showed me, I felt silly for never really noticing it before; I'd seen it many times but just never questioned it.

Olivia was stepping into her top when Cherry came through the door unannounced.

Seeing the two of us standing there as we were, she said, "I always walk in on you two at the wrong time, don't I?" I was once again horrified and quickly explained, "She was just

showing me what a shelf is; that's all! Nothing happened!" Olivia said, "Oh my god, really?" Then with a hint of sarcasm she said, "Tell the truth, David. Tell Cherry you wanted to see my tits so I let you."

I was so stunned by what she said that I didn't hear Cherry laughing; the blood drained from my face. Cherry came over to me while desperately trying to keep herself from laughing and kissed me, her lips pulled back in an uncontrolled smile.

Cherry broke the kiss and said, "She's messing with you! Don't let

her get in your head like that!" I breathed a huge sigh of relief and said, "Don't do that to me! You scared the shit out of me!"

Olivia smirked and said, "Come on, lover-boy: we have some shopping to do."

I said, "Oh: am coming with you? thought it was going to just be the two of you today-a day for you."

Olivia said, "You can come, too-unless you don't want to." Before I could answer, Cherry said, "No; come with us! It'll be fun." I said, "Sure: what the hell. As if I could say 'no?"

My car was blocking in Olivia's so I moved it out to the street and parked it there. We had decided to take her car in case Cherry's Mom drove by-it wouldn't be good to be at the mall while Olivia's car was at her place; clearly.

I opened the back door to get in and Cherry was about to join me in the back before I stopped her. I whispered in her ear that she should ride up front with her friend so that Olivia wouldn't feel like the 'third wheel' in our little group. She winked at me in understanding before giving me a quick peck on the lips to say 'thanks' and 'good thinking'.

We left to go to the mall and Olivia couldn't wait any longer, she asked again about what happened to Cherry's clothes. The two of us began telling the story that led to not only Cherry's clothes being stolen, but mine as well. Olivia just shook her head in amazement.

"You crazy kids," she said. "Most people are content to just go and see a movie. You two nuts go streaking around town!" Cherry said, "Yeah, well-it wasn't our intention to drive naked all over town. That was just the 'bonus' round."

On the way to the mall, Olivia stopped and pulled some money out of the ATM. Clearly she had an actual shopping agenda as opposed to just wanting to hang out' at the mall.

"So, what are we shopping for today?" I asked. Olivia said, "This is my first day 'out' and I'm going to find some things I can wear to show others who am."

Before I could respond, Cherry said, "Good for you, Olivia! bet you will feel so much better afterwards."

Olivia agreed, "I already do feel better; like this huge, oppressive weight has been lifted off of me. I feel like a new person!" I chimed in, "Even I can see the change in you, and I've only known

you for a short time."

Cherry agreed, "Yeah you are more open today. I mean, you

always were with me, but normally you get quiet around people you don't know really well."

Olivia said, "Everyone has been so supportive of me! I don't know why I waited so long, now. Have you seen my Twitter? It's been crazy!"

Cherry said, "No, I haven't," as she checked her phone. A few moments later, she remarked, "Oh my god Olivia... Didn't tell you that people would support you?!"

Olivia responded, "I know-yes; you did," her tone implied, 'don't rub it in.

We arrived at the mall and I asked, "So what store are we going to first?"

Cherry said, "I already know the answer to that there's a store that

has mostly LGBT stuff in it.." Olivia confirmed simply, "Yep!"

"That makes sense-let's go," said.

The moment we walked in the store, Olivia raised her arms in victory and sang loud enough for the entire store to hear, "I'm coming out! And I want the world to know..!" Her sudden outburst was met with cheers and applause from the half-dozen people in the store. A guy folding tops dropped what he was doing and came over to her and gave her a hug while saying 'Oh, Honey! Good for you!" Olivia was beaming as he took her hand to show her around the store. He was a bit flamboyant and it was clear he was working in the right place for his personality. I was standing back a bit just to give them space to keep out of their way. Cherry was there to help shop. The guy introduced himself as Raymond before he started picking out matching items for the two of them and I just laughed to myself.

Olivia tried to explain, saying "Oh, no: she's just my girl friend. I mean not my girlfriend-she's my girl...friend." Cherry expanded, "What she means is: I'm not a lesbian-we are not a couple-I'm her straight best friend."

Raymond said with a laugh. "That's 'ok' sweetie: we can't all be perfect!" Then he turned to me and asked, "How about you, handsome? Any chance you are coming out today?"

Pointing to Cherry, I said, "No; sorry-I'm actually with her." He replied, "Oh, that's a shame." Then he said to Cherry, "But good for you, sweetie! You make a fabulous couple," before turning his

attention back to Olivia.

They selected a few t-shirts and tank tops along with an

assortment of accessories; most of it containing interlocked

'female symbols'. I was certain that one of the shirts Olivia picked first was selected for the message it would send to her parents. In rainbow print, it said simply, 'Love is not a Sin'; underneath it featured two non-descript women (like you would see on a typical restroom door) holding hands.