How It Began - A Love Story

This is my second attempt at a story submission. My first story is with a volunteer editor. All mistakes are mine as I did not seek out an editor for this one. I started to write this tale as a typical Literotica story with some sex. But decided no sex was better.

How it began - A Love story

First of all, this story started almost 50 years ago. I was a Jr in High school and a year behind everyone else. I turned 18 in November of my Jr year. I wasn't behind because of my grades, I was actually pretty smart. I lost a year when I was young due to illness that caused me to lose a whole year before they got me cured. Luckily with no lasting effects. I am your average guy 5'9" 165lbs most would say good looking. My name is William but all my friends call me Bill or Billy.

This tale started in November of my Jr year. My neighbor and friend Pam came to see me at my house. We sat down in my living room and Pam wouldn't look me in the eyes and kept looking at the floor. Without looking at me, Pam said that she had never been to a school dance and was wondering if I would take her to the upcoming Semi-formal winter dance. Now would be a good time to describe Pam, She is a sweet person who happens to be the big girl in her Sr class. When I say big, she was probably close to 300 Lbs. She is also one of the nicest people in school.

I thought for about a half of a second when I told her that I would love to take her to the dance. Her eyes got as big as saucers and her smile was captivating. She said, you're not kidding me are you and I told her not at all. I told her to let me know what color dress she was getting so I can get an appropriate color suit. A few days later, she told me that she got a nice light blue dress. It was about a month until the dance, so I got fitted for a suit with a light blue shirt and tie. I ordered flowers and bought the dance tickets, I went all out to make it a great experience for her.

The night of the dance arrived and I parked in front of Pam's house and walked up the sidewalk to the front door. I knocked on the door and Pam's father answered and asked me in. A few seconds later, Pam and her mother came into the front room and I gave her the flowers and told her she looked very pretty. I told her parents that we would probably be late as I planned to take her to eat after the dance. Her dad smiled and said to have a great time. I walked her to the car, opened the door for her and off we went.

I don't think she told anyone that I was taking her to the dance and I didn't either. We ended up sitting with a couple of her friends and we did get some looks. I decided when I told her yes that I would treat her like any other date. So I escorted her to the dance floor and we had a great time. After the dance, the two other couples at our table joined us at the Italian restaurant. We had a great time and the night came to an end when I walked her up her sidewalk and her father opened the door. She gave me a quick kiss on the cheek and thanked me for treating her so nice and that she had a fantastic time.

The next two weeks in school were hell. I never knew how cruel some people can be. I had friends that thought I lost my mind by taking Pam to the dance. I was so pissed after the second week, that I told my friends that if they thought that was bad, then I was going to ask Pam if she would also like to go to the prom. So later that day, I ran into Pam and she was still thanking me for the dance. So I asked her if she had a great time, and she said yes she did. Then I asked her if she would like to go to the prom. She didn't say anything but tears were in her eyes. Then she said that I didn't have to do that, and I told her that I had a great time too and wanted her to go to the prom with me. She said yes and basically turned and ran away.

Since I work after school, my mom was waiting to talk to me when I got home. She said -- Billy, Mary (Pam's mother) called me and said that you asked Pam to go to the Prom. I told my mom about what was going on in school and that I had a great time at the Semi, so I asked her to go to the prom. My mom said that I needed to make sure that Pam doesn't get the wrong idea about your relationship. I told mom that I would talk to Pam. So that evening, I walked to Pam's house and asked her to come outside with me. We sat on the front porch and she asked if I changed my mind about the Prom. I said absolutely not, I just wanted to make sure that you know that we are just great friends and I didn't want you to think something more was happening. Pam said, Billy -- nothing would make me happier than having you as a boyfriend but I know that is not happening. We are just friends and that is how it will stay. I will love you forever for giving me these two great experiences. We will always be friends. We sat and talked about life in general, what she planned after school and so on. I told her to let me know when she gets her dress.

April came around pretty fast and Pam let me know that her dress was a burgundy color. I got fitted for a tux and matching shirt for her dress, ordered her flowers and bought the Prom tickets. Prom night arrived and again I met Pam's dad at the door. I haven't seen Pam lately and was surprised when she walked into the living room. She had lost some weight and her hair and makeup looked fantastic. I told her how great she looked and both her and her mom smiled from ear to ear. I gave her the flowers and let her parents know that there is an after prom party and we might be late. They told me not to drink and be careful. I said I wouldn't and that I would make sure Pam is safe and sound.

The Prom was a blast, we danced a lot and just had fun with all our friends. We group danced to the fast songs and I slow danced with Pam to most of the slow songs. The Prom ended and we all went to a local Fraternal club that sponsored a no alcohol after prom party. They had music and a Hypnotist as entertainment. We continued to have a great time. The night was coming to a close and Pam and I left the club to head home. I walked her to her door -- she thanked me again and I gave her a small kiss goodnight.

At the beginning of June, Pam had a graduation party and I was invited. I was sitting in the living room when three Girls walked in. Two of the three, I knew. The third one caught my attention. They were all bigger girls, not as big as Pam but in the 175 range. Let me describe the one that caught my attention. She was wearing nice shorts, a white halter top that was holding two very nice breasts. She had a golden tan and her hair hung all the way to her nice round rump. I was immediately smitten,

I found out her name was Cathy and she was one of Pam's best friends and that for the last two years she had been home schooled due to an auto accident that did severe damage to her ankles and feet. Luckily after many surgeries, she is able to walk normally. I found out that she is also graduating but didn't go to either dance. A couple days later, I saw her at Pam's house when I came home from work. I took a quick shower and walked over to see if Cathy might be interested in me. I started talking to Pam and Cathy trying to see if there was any spark. Pam saw right away what was going on and she started nudging us towards each other. Over the next couple weeks, we saw more and more of each other.

After the first couple weeks, we were never apart. Cathy got a job at a diner and every Saturday night we would go dancing. We would either go square dancing (yes square dancing -- doe-see-doe and swing your partner) which I found to be a lot fun. Or we would go dancing with her mother at a country music bar. Over the next year, I went to school until noon and then work until 5. We spent almost every evening and weekend together, and yes we learned how to love each other. Cathy finally did get to go to the Semi and Prom (mine).

I knew we needed some kind of future and there wasn't much locally and I didn't want to put the burden of college on my parents. So three weeks after graduation I was in basic training for the U. S. Air Force. I wrote to Cathy and she wrote to me and yes absence does make the heart grow fonder. I graduated basic with honors and moved on to technical training where I was again an honor graduate. During all of this, I asked Cathy to marry me so that we can move on together to my permanent station. During the 6 months from when I left and we got Married, Cathy lost almost 50 lbs and she was absolutely stunning walking down the isle. Our wedding was beautiful and yes -- Pam was the maid of honor. Now -- here we are almost 50 years later with two sons and three grand children. Still going strong.