When I woke the vibrator had slipped from my body and lay on the bed. After cleaning it and putting it away I contemplated what I would do for the day, Sunday. Usually it's the day I just relax and do things around the house but today I felt rejuvenated and wanted to do something different. I thought about calling Joe but he told me he would call me during the week about our upcoming date. Given his history I didn't want to come on too strong so I pushed the idea from my head. I want to give him time and space, but I also desired to be near him. The phone rang, making me jump from my thoughts.
"Hello."
"Hey Sue!"
"Hi Laura."
"Busy today?"
"No, just trying to decide what I want to do for the day."
"Great, I have plans for you!"
"And that is?"
"We're having a pool party."
"Now?"
"Of course, John bought some things for the grill and I tossed a few things together so come over for lunch, take a dip and relax with us please."
"Ok, that sounds cool. I'll be over in a while."
"Ok great, talk to you then. Bye."
I hung up and got ready for the pool party. I put my black bikini on under my shorts and top for easy accessibility. In the kitchen I found things for a nice tossed salad to take along. While I prepared it I thought of Joe and remembered promising him I would do some reading about BDSM. I was curious about the lifestyle before last night, but even more so since I saw how Laura acted with John. She looks so happy.
I left and arrived at John and Laura's to find a couple other cars there. Laura greeted me at the door with a warm hug.
"I'm glad you came Sue."
"Me too, it's a beautiful day for a pool party. I brought a salad to add to the table."
She took it from my hands and smiled, "Thanks, every little bit helps."
We walked into the kitchen and she went about getting a few other things ready. I started helping her. Two hands wrapped around my waist from behind. I jumped and turned. Joe stood there grinning.
"Oh hi Joe, Laura didn't tell me you were coming."
"Likewise, neither did John tell me you were coming."
"Hummm, imagine that."
"Yes, imagine that."
Laura scurried to the patio before I could say anything, but I heard her stifled giggle on the way. Joe helped me with the food then we walked to the patio. He looked wonderful in khaki shorts and a summer shirt. I couldn't help notice how muscular his legs were. I excused myself and went to help Laura. Joe lingered with John.
"Ahem."
Laura turned, "Yes?"
"You are a horrible little match maker."
"I am so." She laughed.
"I hope he doesn't feel like he has to hang around with me today."
"He isn't the type to do something like that."
"What do you mean?"
"If he doesn't feel like hangin' with you, he won't. He doesn't pretend; he is very straight forward."
"Ok good."
Laura excused herself and went back inside again. I talked with a few other people I knew and finally sat in one of the chaise loungers by the pool. Since others were already swimming I removed my top and shorts to soak up some sun in my bikini. Before long I was so relaxed I could have fallen asleep. That is when someone jumped into the pool and did an enormous cannon ball. The cool water hit my body. I jumped and looked toward the pool. Within seconds Joe surfaced and swam to the edge before me.
"Come on it, the water's great."
"I feel like I already came in."
"Suit yourself." He turned and swam away.
Another girl in the pool swam by him and they started. Before long they were both in the shallow end sitting on the steps together. I put on my sunglasses so he couldn't see my eyes and watched covertly for a while.
"Sue?"
I jumped, "Damn Laura, don't sneak up on me like that."
"I didn't."
"What did you want?"
"I wanted to tell you that we have some books about BDSM in the study if you want to borrow them."
"Ok, thanks I will keep that in mind."
She noticed my attention was distracted. "What are you looking at?"
"Nothing."
"You are so. You're watching Joe and Nancy. Oh my gosh, you're jealous!"
"I am not!"
She laughed as she walked away, "Whatever."
What was I doing? I heard Joe laugh at something this girl Nancy said earlier. His deep laugh make my skin prickle. I heard her squeal and turned to see her splashing him with water. He splashed her back and the battle ensued. She dove under the water to escape. He dove under and swam away. When she surfaced and couldn't find him she looked all around. Finally he surfaced at the other end and waved to her as he climbed the ladder to get out. My heart raced to see his bare chest immerge. The water glistened on his black skin. His shoulders were broad. His body was cut in a V because of his tapered waistline. Damn, he was so strong and handsome. I was caught up in watching him and didn't realize that he was walking directly toward me. When I finally realized I just closed my eyes under my sunglasses and pretended I didn't know he was there.
"Are you coming in, or am I taking you in?"
"Excuse me?"
"You heard me Sue."
"I think I'll just lay in the sun a while longer."
"Wrong answer."
Before I could say no, nope or nada he reached down and scooped me into his arms. I knew I didn't stand a chance in hell of fighting him so I took off my sunglasses and tossed them on the chair before he walked away with me. He carried me to the edge. We passed John at the grill, while he laughed at my misfortune.
"Would you like a fast initiation or a slow torturous one?"
"By all means, slow and torturous."
"Mmmm good, that's my girl."
He walked to the steps and started down them. In the shallow end his height held me above the water but the further he went the deeper it became. The cool water hit my ass, then my back. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled myself up, trying to delay the inevitable, to no avail.
"Oh my God, this water is freezing!"
"It isn't bad after you're in it a while."
He stood a moment and let the water lap against my back then walked a little further. Inch by inch the cool water hit my warm flesh and sent chills over my skin. Was it the water or his holding me? I couldn't help stifling a squeal when the water hit my abdomen.
"Maybe I should have taken the fast initiation."
"You made your choice."
"Yes, I did."
"Besides, I would much rather hold you like this than to just throw you in the water."
I looked into his eyes. I saw a warm smile on his features. Because I felt a bit unnerved at my feelings I spoke to break the moment.
"Just get it over with PLEASE. This slow torturous walk is killing me already."
He squatted in place and pulled me down into the water with him. The water engulfed me and made me tense. He held onto me tight. "Ummm, you can probably let me go now Joe."
"And why would I do that?"
"You did accomplish your goal. I'm in the water now."
"And what if I have another goal?"
"Just what would that be?"
"That is for me to know and you to find out."
"Phhfftt," I retorted and pulled my arms away from his neck.
He still held onto me. Unwittingly I had played right into his next goal. The moment my arms were no longer around his neck he tossed me into the water. I surfaced and sputtered. "That was so unfair."
"I'm sorry baby," he said mockingly, "but you look so sexy with your dark hair all wet and slicked back."
I was at a loss for words. Joe tends to have that ability with me. I ducked under the water and swam to the ladder. He followed me and sat in the chaise lounger beside me. I laid there to let the sun dry my body, knowing he was just inches away but I wasn't sure what to say so I didn't speak.
"I like your fair skin Sue."
"Thank you Joe."
"What is your dining preference for this coming weekend?"
"Surprise me."
He sat up in the chair and looked at me. Turning my head toward him, he spoke again.
"When I ask you something like this I would enjoy hearing an answer Sue."
"Why?"
"It is how I get to know you and what you like."
"Chinese."
"That wasn't so hard was it?"
"No, I guess it wasn't."
Laura announced that lunch was ready. Her timing was perfect. I stood up and Joe did as well. He walked to the food table with me; we each fixed a plate and returned to our seats. We ate in semi-silence, occasionally talking about simple things. I caught myself noticing the nappy curly hairs on his broad chest as well as a scar on his arm. I wondered what happened. I felt comfortable with him, but I also felt unnerved for some reason.
"What's wrong?"
"Ah, what?"