Nandipha



Tebogo kissed my cheek after we were done, and he asked if it was painful. I nodded, feeling sore between my legs and worried about the pain when I would go to the bathroom.

“You’ll get used to it,” he reassured me with a smile. “I have to go,” I said, suddenly feeling a bit shy and unsure about what had just happened.

I never expected things to happen this way. I had just met Tebogo yesterday, and now I found myself naked in his bed, no longer a virgin.

“Hey,” Tebogo called out, moving closer to me. “I love you, okay?”

I nodded, unable to look into his eyes as I quickly put on my clothes. “When will I see you again?” he asked.

I shrugged, feeling a mix of emotions. “Maybe on the weekend.”

He nodded, handing me a black plastic bag filled with snacks. “Don’t forget to take your snacks.”

As I walked back on the streets, it felt like everyone could see right through me. It was as if they knew that I was no longer a virgin.

My heart was heavy, and I wasn’t sure why. Walking on the familiar route that now felt foreign, I felt like an idiot for losing my virginity for a few snacks.

I swallowed back my tears, trying to console myself with the thought that Tebogo loves me.