I had lost it. My virginity. To Banele. I walked home in shame. I was worried that everybody who looked at me knew what I had just done. Banele was holding my hand.

“Its okay, babe.” He told me.

“I’ve lost my virginity.” I whispered.

He hugged me and told me he loved me so much, and he was glad I had given him the opportunity to deflower me.

I walked inside the house and ran myself a long bath. I cried.

***

I walked into the school gates the next morning, Banele was waiting for me as usual. He hugged me and held my hand as he walked me to class.

“I got you this.” He told me.

“Whats this?” I asked, as he shoved two pills in my hand.

“The emergency pill. Take them, babe.”

“For what?” I was confused.

“I didn’t use protection. These are morning after pills.” 

“What?” I screamed.

“Relax. You’re not pregnant.” He assured me. “Well, if you drink these now, you won’t be pregnant.” 

I popped the pills and swallowed them without water, Banele handed me his water bottle and I gulped the water down.

“I’ll see you during lunch.” He kissed my cheek.

“Sharp.”

“I love you.” He winked and walked off.