Tim felt his phone vibrating in his pocket. He looked at his phone and saw a text message from a number he doesn’t recognize.
“Hey Tim. It’s Natalie from class. I wanted to ask you a question about the homework for our Thursday class,” Natalie said.
Tim said, “Which class? Chemistry or English?”
“Chemistry class. I really hate that class.” Natalie said, “Don’t you remember me from that class?”
“No, I don’t,” Tim said.
“What about now?” Natalie texted a photo, “Do you recognize me now?
Tim’s heart raced faster as he saw her photo. He saw a woman with long black hair smiling and showing her teeth. She’s so pretty. Tim started biting his fingernails.
“No, I still don’t. I’m sorry.” Tim said. Tim started eating his meal because he noticed his mom was giving him a bad look. Tim felt his phone vibrating in his pocket.
Tim nudged his sister, “Hey, I’m going to be right back. Tell mom I have to do my homework.”
“Ok,” Sarah said, “You are very committed to your homework. Or is it, a girl?” Sarah chuckled.
“No, it’s my homework. Just distract mom,” Tim said getting up and he went to his room and closed the door behind him. He looked at his messages.
“I’m surprised you don’t recognize me from Chemistry class. I see you all of the time,” Natalie said.
“There are so many people in my college classes. I barely recognize anyone,” Tim said, “I hate that class too. Dr. Peterson’s voice gets me tired.”
“I know right!?” Natalie said, “He’s so boring.”
“Yeah. He is boring,” Tim said. This is my chance. Maybe I could get to know her and hang out with her after I help her with the assignment. “So, I was thinking that maybe we could meet up after class next week and I could help you out. We could hang out on the college campus after class.” Shit I hope that wasn’t too upfront and quick. I need to play it cool.
“If I’m being honest Tim, I always thought you were really cute. That’s the reason I sent you a message. I got your phone number from your social media profile. I would love to meet up,” Natalie said.
Tim smirked, “Ok. What did you want to do?” Shit. I need to be confident. Tim waited for a reply and continued biting his fingernails.
“Tim, do you think I’m attractive?” Natalie said.
“I think you’re really attractive,” Tim said.
“Yeah, you think so?” Natalie said. She sent a picture, “What do you think of this photo?”
Tim’s heart raced faster as he saw her picture with her bare shoulders showing on both sides as she wore a blue shirt. She’s so hot. “I think you’re very pretty.”
Natalie sent another picture of herself with only her bra on, “What about now?”
Tim eyes widened and he locked his bedroom door, “Very sexy. You don’t have to send me pics though. I am not asking for pics.” Tim started sweating.
“Ok. I know, but I want to send you pics. I feel like I’m ugly sometimes,” Natalie said.
“Trust me, you are anything but ugly,” Tim said.
Natalie said, “Now I feel really embarrassed sending you a photo of myself. Send me one of yourself. I will feel better then.”
“Ok. I don’t want you to feel embarrassed,” Tim said, “What type of pic do you want me to send so you feel better?”
“Your chest.” Natalie said.
“Ok,” Tim took off his shirt and then took a photo of himself and texted her the picture, “Is that good?”
“Yes, I feel much better now. Thanks Tim. You’re a nice guy.” Natalie said.
“Yeah. I’m glad you feel better,” Tim said. He put his shirt back on. She’s playing games with me and wants to share pics of each other. Just act cool.
“You know I like nice guys,” Natalie said.
Ok, she likes me. I need to still play it cool. Tim continued to bite his fingernails.
“You know what I like to do with nice guys?” Natalie texted back and then sent another photo of herself but this time it was a more explicit photo without a bra or shirt on. She had her lips in a kissing motion in the photo. “What do you think of this photo, nice guy?” Natalie said.
Tim’s eyes widened when he saw her nude photo and he dropped his phone. What is happening? She’s flirting with me. Tim’s heart raced faster. Tim jumped when he saw his sister calling him. He answered, “Yeah, what’s up?”
“You’re taking a really long time. Mom is getting upset you’re not with the family during thanksgiving. Are you almost done with your…” Sarah scoffed, “homework?”
“Um yeah.” Tim cleared his throat, “I am almost done.”
“Ok, well mom is getting annoyed,” Sarah said.
“I’ll be out soon.” Tim hung up the phone as he felt his phone vibrate with more messages. He read the messages.
“Why are you ignoring me now?” Natalie said, “You’re making me feel really self-conscious. Hello?”
“Oh, I was on a phone call. You are so hot. I don’t even know what to say,” Tim blushed, “I dropped my phone when you sent that to me.” Tim waited but she didn’t respond. Shit I got her angry. I shouldn’t have paused. “Hey, I’m sorry I didn’t respond immediately.”
“Yeah. You took a really long time.” Natalie said, “I feel like you judged me.”
“No. no.” Tim said, “I was not judging you at all. I was honestly just stunned by it,” Tim said, “But you don’t have to send me photos of yourself.”
“Well, I did and I exposed myself to you and now I feel bad about myself. I don’t know if I can keep talking now,” Natalie said.
“No, please don’t feel bad.” Tim said, “I would never judge you.”
“I don’t believe you. You ignored me after I sent it and made me wait,” Natalie said.
“I’m sorry,” Tim said.
“Tim. I just I feel very stupid. You promise me that you won’t send it to anyone?” Natalie said.
“I would never show it to anyone,” Tim said.
“Ok. I want to trust you. I will trust you if you do something for me,” Natalie said.
“Yeah, what is it?” Tim said.
“Send me a nude of yourself,” Natalie said, “Then I will trust you. I feel so exposed right now.”
“Ok. What type of photo?” Tim said, “I don’t want you to feel bad in any way. Tell me and I’ll send it.”
“Send me a full nude of yourself. I will feel safer if you expose yourself too,” Natalie said, “I don’t want anyone at college to see that photo of me and I regret sending it to you.”
Tim sighed and then took off his shirt, pants, and underwear. I didn’t even ask for photos. I don’t want her to feel bad though. Tim then took a photo of himself fully nude. It’s different if I send her a photo. I’m a guy. Tim texted her the photo, “Does that make you feel better now?”
“Yes. Omg thank you so much!” Natalie said.
Tim scoffed, “I’m happy you feel better.” Tim put his clothes back on. Shit. I need to go inside now. Tim felt his phone calling and he looked at it. His heart raced faster when he saw Natalie calling him. Ok act cool. Tim then answered the phone and said, “Hey Natalie.” Tim waited for a response. Tim said, “Hey, I wasn’t expecting you to call me.”
“Hey pretty boy,” a guy said and then laughed.
Tim’s insides clicked as his eyes trembled. What the fuck?
“You look very pretty Tim,” He said.
“Who are…you?” Tim started shaking. Who the fuck did I send that to? “Who…are you?!” Tim voice cracked. Shit. Shit. Don’t cry. What the fuck is happening?
“I’m Natalie. Timothy,” He said.
Tim’s eyes filled with tears and he put his hand to his forehead. This isn’t happening. I regret sending any photo. I want to kill myself.
“Are you crying? The real Natalie cried a lot too,” He laughed, “Oh Timothy. You pretty boy. Don’t cry. I won’t send your photo to anyone as long as you comply like a nice guy. This is how things are going to go.” He said, “You’re going to send me more cute photos of yourself and this time it’s going to be doing certain naughty things that I tell you.” He said, “You understand me?”
“Well, you can’t do that. I, I won’t,” Tim voice cracked, “I’m not going to do that.”
He said, “You have one hour. Send me another photo of yourself. I’m sending you a message with the specifics. Do exactly as the message says. If you don’t, I’ll send the nude photo you sent me to your sister, mom, dad, and all of your friends. The clock is ticking, Timothy.”