I was happy. Although I'd always been a happy person, overall I just felt so much more satisfied. It wasn't purely because of just having sex, but the fact that the bonds and the friendships I formed, both new and old, were so ultimately satisfying. Being able to finally express myself in ways I could've only dreamed was equally satisfying. I mean, heck, I basically walked up to my teacher and admitted I found her drop-dead gorgeous. That alone made me feel incredibly liberated. I got to learn how much fun the people around me were like Talia and Elizabeth, and even Jennifer.

I then wondered if I actually deserved...