Chapter 3 - Time for Some X-rays

Veronica tired to breathe and be calm she had not agreed to this!. But then her thoughts got conflicted or had she? She did need money and her teeth did need a cleaning Judy was right, she had agreed to participate, hadn't she.? What was the alternative fight against a woman clearly knowledgeable and comfortable with restraining uncooperative patients. It seemed that to start freaking out now was silly this could be very standard situation.

Veronica also realized oddly that she found Miss Preston (Judy) herself extremely attractive. Taking a shaky breath, Veronica forced herself to relax in the chair. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all. A free cleaning, and free X-rays. Who knows, maybe a little excitement thrown in with a beautiful dental hygienist nurse? She tried to put on a smile, hoping it wouldn't appear too forced. As if sensing the shift in her demeanor, Judy's lips twitched slightly beneath the surgical mask. She moved with practiced ease, placing a lead apron over Veronica chests. Judy powered on and positioned the menacing looking X-ray unit beside Veronica. Veronica squeezed her eyes shut, for moment still trying to will calmness but it was hard. Judy then appeared beside Veronica holding the X-ray sensor in one hand.

She swung the tray closer, her gloved hand brushing against Veronica shoulder as she did. Sending jolt of electricity through her at the unexpected touch. She leaned in, her voice surprisingly gentle considering her earlier actions "Alright, Veronica," she said, her eyes glinting with something she couldn't quite decipher. "Open wide, please. We need to insert the X-ray sensor."

Taking a resigned sigh, Veronica did as instructed. The vulnerability of the position wasn't lost on her, and she found herself starring straight at the impressive swell of Judys chest, accentuated by the tight green latex apron and surgical gown. She again felt a blush creep up her neck, and hoped it wasn't visible.

Veronica thought she could see a smile, hidden behind Judys surgical mask, that seemed to hold a hint of amusement. Which she prayed didn’t mean she could see she was blushing profusely. Judy inserted the X-ray sensor “Ok Veronica bit down gently and, hold still please" Veronica swallowed hard, her gaze still oddly locked on the rise and fall of Judy’s latex covered chest as she lined the X-ray against the sensors metal ring. She then slightly adjusted the X-ray holder in her mouth. The metallic & plastic taste was unpleasant, but Judy had a nice perfume on, combined with the smell of latex it was oddly soothing.

Maybe, just maybe, this wouldn't be so bad after all. Veronica closed her eyes for a moment to focus. “Ok” she thought “just get through his don’t blush strangely anymore do the X-rays and get out.”

Time passed and Veronica tired to be patient, forcing her mouth open and closed countless times. The metallic & plastic taste of the X-ray holder was starting to feel familiar, almost comforting in its unpleasantness. Each time Judy inserted the sensor her latex gloved hand brushed against Veronicas cheek and lips sending a jolt through her. Her touch, though brief, felt strangely intimate, and Veronica could feel her cheeks burning with a crimson blush that she desperately willed to go away.

Judy continued taking X-rays again and again she would insert the sensor into Veronica’s mouth adjust the machine and then leave followed by loud beep sound then Judy would return. Judy took X-rays from multiple angles one after another. It felt like an eternity, each beep of the X-ray signalling another change of the sensors positions in her mouth opening and closing. Veronica almost got bored and simply stopped counting somewhere after ten, her jaw was starting to get a little sore from the constant strain.

"Judy is that not enough?" Veronica mumble, her voice feeling raspy from disuse. She tired for a sec to touch her sore mouth. But realized almost with a shake of her head that she was still restrained in the dental chair "Surely you don't need this many X-rays?"

Judy, her back turned as she adjusted the controls on X-ray machine, paused for a moment. She then picked up the X-ray sensor from the tray and turned to face Veronica, a single green surgical gloved hand coming to rest on her cheek, nudging her mouth open gently with a gloved thump.

"Don't worry, Veronica, this is the last one," she said, her voice surprisingly gentle considering her earlier clinical demeanor." You have not been to the dentist in some time Veronica and I need to get a good basic picture of what work your teeth will need."

Veronica suddenly felt cold, a mix of apprehension, fear and a strange thrill. She swallowed hard, her gaze locked on Judy’s tight green surgical gloved hand resting against on her chin.

"Work?" she finally managed, to squeak out “What kind of work do my teeth need?” I thought this was just for cleanings, and practice X-rays Judy?"

The last word slipped out before she could catch herself, earning her a raised eyebrow from Judy. Who straightened up to her full height, she was surprisingly tall and setting her hands firmly on her hips to look at Veronica. The image of her in the surgical gown, green latex apron, mask and tight green surgical gloves resting on her hips seemed to make her stand out even more prominently in room. Gone was the earlier gentle touch; in her place again was the dominate dental hygienist nurse.

"That's Nurse Judy to you Veronica" she corrected, her voice firm. "When I'm working on you, you will either address me as that, or my preferred title of Doctor Preston." A mischievous glint sparked in her eyes, and visible even with surgical mask on a playful coy smile. This sent a shiver down her spine, a mix of fear and something else entirely. “Ahh Apologies ahh Doctor Preston” Veronica said quietly. Unsure why she was being so meek and submissive to her now.

Judy's smile widened visibly behind the surgical mask and an amused chuckle echoed in the room. "That's better, Veronica. Now, about your teeth..." Her voice took on a teasing lilt. "You seem awfully confident they're just fine and dandy after over a 1 year of neglect."

Veronica straightened slightly as much as she could in the dental chair, a defensive note creeping into her voice. "Well the ad did say cleaning and X-rays right? And I haven't had any major problems. Just some tooth sensitivity lately."

Judy raised an eyebrow, her surgical gloved hand hovering near the X-rays control panel. "Just tooth sensitivity, huh? Well, we both know that is not entirely correct but regardless the X-rays will tell the real story Veronica!” “But let's just say I wouldn't be surprised if a cleaning is the least of your worries." She paused, her green eye lingering on Veronica for a little too long as if she was sizing her up.

"Now, don't you go anywhere, young lady" she chuckled, lightly at her own amusing joke "While I go have your images processed and then sent to my computer" She gestured towards a module computer station that was currently tucked away in the corner of the room. "We can discuss your teeth after I review the images."

As Judy turned and walked past Veronica she caught the scent of latex mingled with a hint of her perfume again. The strange combination both intrigued and concerned her, as she watched Dr Preston leave a knot of apprehension formed in her stomach. The free cleaning and X-rays she’d agreed to seemed a distant memory, replaced by the image of Judy, (Dr. Preston) a beautiful and powerful woman in latex and surgical attire. She had Veronica in her control, and the looming question of what exactly the X-rays would show about her neglected teeth. Gave her a lot to think on while the she was alone.

End: Chapter 3