Janice had been his friend for some time now. The last few months had been particularly hard for her, an acrimonious split from her husband, the birth of her second child and being forced to provide for her family had proved very stressful. She had been out a few times, but always seemed to be the one making all the moves. She longed for someone to care for her, to make decisions and provide for all her needs.
She had found herself drawn more and more towards Dave, a quiet, apparently shy, almost withdrawn technician where she worked. She couldn't quite put her finger on why he attracted her, perhaps it was his nervous smile, his soft voice, or the way that he always seemed to blush when she spoke to him, but she had made her mind up to ask him out. He couldn't be as bad as some of the losers she had been out with since her divorce.
Waiting until the lab had emptied at the end of the day, she was alone with Dave. She walked up behind him and put her hand on his shoulder. He jumped as she touched him. He had thought that everyone had left for home and he was alone.
Turning round in his chair, he smiled at her.
"Jesus, Janice!" he laughed, "You nearly scared the shit out of me!" He blushed...
"Sorry, I didn't mean to say shit... erm.. you know... erm sorry... that's no way to speak to a lady"
She smiled back at him. Working at the lab, as she had done for nearly 5 years, she had always been treated as 'one of the lads' by all the men there, it was the first time that anyone had referred to her as a 'lady'. She felt quite pleased!
"I'm sorry" she laughed back, "I didn't realise you were so engrossed in your work!"
"Oh, I like to put all my efforts into everything I do! I'm very intense."
"I had noticed!" Janice laughed. Dave blushed again.
"I was wondering..." she hesitated "If you'd like to go out for a drink on Friday..."
Dave blushed again, `this is like drawing teeth` she thought.
"Yes, I would... very much!" he smiled "That would be nice!"
Janice smiled back at him and their eyes met.
She realised that she had never noticed before that he had the most irresistible deep blue eyes she had ever seen. Her knees went weak as she sensed the intensity and passion within him. She was spellbound, just standing, gazing into his eyes.
She heard a whisper "Janice..." then a little louder. "Janice!..."
"Uh, what..." she heard herself mumble "Sorry, I didn't mean to stare..."
"That's OK" he laughed, "I thought you might have fallen asleep or something!"
"Oh, God no!" She mumbled, feeling herself blushing.. "Anything but..."
"I think you'd better go now!" he grinned.
"Go... but why?" She stood back, thinking that he didn't want her around.
"Haven't you got to pick your kids up from nursery?"
"OH SHIT!!" she exclaimed, looking down at her watch, "I'd forgotten!!" She grabbed her coat and bag and ran out to her car.
"Drive carefully!" Dave shouted as she slammed the door behind her.
Friday eventually came around and Dave picked Janice up.
Janice had arranged for her parents to look after the children, her ex-husband being not in the slightest bit interested in helping out anymore. It felt good to be freed from some of the responsibility that had been getting her down over the past year.
They spent an really enjoyable evening. She felt really comfortable being with him. Although she didn't really want to talk about how awful the past 12 months had been to start with, she felt herself baring herself to him. It felt good to be with someone who seemed not to be so full of self importance, and only interested in how soon he could get her into bed. For the first time in ages, she felt really relaxed.
All too soon it was time to go home. Dave drove her home and escorted her to her front door.
"Do you want to come in for a coffee?" Janice smiled.
"OK then, as long as it's just the one!" he smiled back.
They entered he house and Janice went into the kitchen to switch the kettle on.
"Have a seat in the sitting room..."she smiled, "I'll bring your coffee in in a minute"
Dave sat and waited...
"Here we go!" she smiled as she passed him the cup "Can I thank you for a wonderful evening?"
"That's OK" He smiled, I've enjoyed myself too.. I hope we can do it again sometime?"
"I'd like that" smiled Janice.
They sat back in the sofa and quietly drank their drinks.
"Dave..."
"Yes Janice?"
"Can I ask you a question..?"
"Yeah, go on then... but only if it's an easy one!" he joked
"I've never asked this question before, but I feel that you would give me a completely straight and honest answer."
"Oh, oh, sounds serious..." he frowned
"No, not really, but please say if you don't want to answer, I won't be offended..."
"OK then, go ahead.." he smiled nervously
"You're a pretty quiet guy. Yes?"
He blushed again. "Until you get to know me, I guess I am. What are you getting at?"
Janice leaned over and kissed him on the lips and then looked at him in the eyes.
"It's just that I've been under a lot of stress lately.."
"Yes, I've noticed.." he smiled
"And, I really don't want to get sexually involved with someone who would want me to make all the moves and decisions... I need someone who can take the lead and, if you like, someone I could submit to, but only in a sexual way..."
Dave blushed again as she poured out her heart to him.
"I'm sorry" Janice pulled away, "I shouldn't have mentioned it... I'll go and wash the cups up..."
He leapt up and followed her into the kitchen. Standing behind her, he wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly.
"If submission is what you want, then I'd gladly be the one to teach you.." He whispered into her ear.
She turned around to face him.
"Only if it's what you REALLY want..." she said.