First Time
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It's your first time. As you lie back your muscles tighten. You put
him off for awhile searching for an excuse, but he refuses to be swayed
as he approaches you. He asks if you're afraid and you shake your head
bravely.

He has had more experience, but it's the first time his finger has
found the right place. He probes deeply and you shiver; your body
enses; but he's gentle like he promised he'd be. He looks deeply
within your eyes and tells you to trust him-- he's done this many
times before. His cool smile relaxes you and you open wider to give
him more room for an ease entrance. You begin to plead and beg him to
hurry, but he slowly takes his time, wanting to cause you as little
pain as possible. As he presses closer, going deeper, you feel the
tissue give way; pain surges throughout your body and you feel the
slight trickle of blood as he continues. He looks at you concerned and
asks you if it's too painful. Your eyes are filled with tears but you
shake you head and nod for him to go on. He begins moving in and out
with skill but you are now too numb to feel him within you. After a
few frenzied moments, you feel something bursting within you and he
pulls it out of you, you lay panting, glad to have it over. He looks
at you and smiling warmly, tells you, with a chuckle; that you have
been his most stubborn yet most rewarding experience.

You smile and thank your dentist. After all, it was your first time to
have a tooth pulled.