Lily stepped out of the car, her strappy sandals sinking slightly into the soft sand. The beach house loomed before her, music pulsing from within its walls. Her older brother Jake had invited her along to his college friends’ private beach party as a fun surprise.

At 19, Lily felt she was finally old enough to hang out with the “cool” crowd.

As she made her way inside, Lily was immediately struck by the dim lighting and the pulsing bassline. Bodies gyrated on the makeshift dance floor, some barely clothed.

Lily’s eyes widened at the sight of a couple making out hot and heavy in the corner, hands roaming freely.

“Lily! You made it!” Jake called out, enveloping her in a bear hug. He looked tanned and happy, a far cry from the stressed-out pre-med student she usually saw. “Come on, I’ll introduce you to everyone.”

Jake led her around, introducing her to his friends - a bunch of senior guys who were older and more worldly than anyone Lily had met before. They seemed intrigued by her, asking her about school and her plans for the future. But their eyes kept straying to her exposed legs and the hint of cleavage peeking out from her sundress.

As the night went on, Lily found herself the center of attention. The guys kept her drink topped up, laughter and flirtatious comments flowing freely. She felt light-headed and giddy, the alcohol buzzing pleasantly through her system.

One of the guys, Mark, slid onto the bench next to her, his thigh brushing against hers. “You look like you’re having fun, baby girl,” he purred, running a finger along her shoulder. Lily shivered at his touch, unsure but excited.

“I am,” she admitted shyly. “This is my first real party.”

Mark smirked, looking her up and down. “Well, we’ll have to make sure it’s a night you never forget.” His hand crept higher, fingertips grazing the side of her breast. Lily gasped softly, heart racing.

Suddenly, Jake was there, pulling Mark away. “Easy buddy,” he warned. “Let’s not rush things.”

Mark held up his hands in surrender. “Just having some fun, man.”

Lily blushed, embarrassed by her brother’s intervention. But as the night wore on and more drinks were consumed, she found herself getting more and more brazen. The guys’ flirtations became bolder, hands roaming and lips brushing her skin.

When someone suggested they take things upstairs for some privacy, Lily hesitated only briefly before following the guys up to one of the bedrooms. She knew this was wrong, that she shouldn’t be doing this ... but the alcohol and the pleasure were too intoxicating to resist.