Kelly and Brian have been friends forever. Brian was a couple years older than Kelly, but they grew up together. When it was time, Kelly applied and got accepted to the same college Brian attended. Brian offered her his spare bedroom, and Kelly jumped at the chance to stay out of the dorms. Even though they'd always been close they kept a primarily platonic relationship. That is until one lonely Valentines Day, when one of them took a chance.
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"I've got a date tonight so don't wait up. We're going to catch a movie or something after my last class." Kelly said as she swept into the kitchen, dressed in knee high black boots, a black miniskirt, and a red sweater. A thick black belt accented her hourglass figure. Fiery red curls hung down her back as she adjusted her earrings.
"I can tell." Brian watched her from the table as he finished his bowl of cereal. He felt the stirrings of desire as soon as he saw her. He always did. He couldn't recall exactly when she went from being his best friend to starring in all his fantasies.
"Good luck on that Physics test today. Oh, and do you mind to stop at the store on your way home from the gym? I left a list. Thanks." She grabbed her handbag and books and was gone in a flash.
Brian finished his breakfast and headed to the gym before his afternoon classes. He figured he might as well get all sweaty before taking that cold shower he needed after he saw Kelly that morning. His workout helped clear his mind a bit; it always helped when Kelly got to him.
Nevertheless, Brian was distracted that day. He couldn't focus. Kelly filled his mind and clouded his judgment. When he gave his friend Tyler a ride home, Tyler made a comment about how Kelly looked that day. Brian's sneer and grunt gave away his true feelings. "Dude, just tell her. Tell her you're in love with her and end your misery. Do something special for her and get it over with so you can get on with your life. Either she feels the same or she doesn't."
"It's not that simple." Brian muttered as he pulled to the curb outside Tyler's dorm.
"Maybe not, but Valentine's Day is in a couple days. She's a sexy girl. She'll either spend it with you, or with some other asshole who just wants to fuck her." With that Tyler slammed the door and Brian headed home.
The apartment was quiet when Brian got home confirming that Kelly was still out on her date. He changed into his pajamas and stretched out on the couch to watch some late night television.
Brian jumped awake when he heard the slamming of a car door and the squealing tires of the car speeding away. Kelly ran up the walk, her clothes disheveled and head down. Once she shut the door, Brian noticed her lipstick was smeared and there were tears sliding down her cheeks. He got up and walked over to lean against the wall. "You O.K.?"
"Get away from me. Men are pigs. No, better yet...Men are self-absorbed, sex-crazed assholes." Kelly pushed past him and headed to her room. Brian followed.
"Hey now, don't generalize about all of us. What happened Kel?" He walked up behind her and wrapped her in his big strong arms.
Kelly turned into him and buried her face in his t-shirt sobbing. "Things were going great. We had a nice time. I was just going to give him a quick kiss goodnight, then come in the house. Well...one thing lead to another, and when he suggested we get a bit more comfortable in the backseat, I realized what was going on and told him I needed to go. He got pissed. Said something about me not getting away with being a tease. He wouldn't let me go Brian. But I fought him and was able to get out of the car."
Fighting the rage that ran through him, Brian tilted her chin up so he could look into her tear filled eyes. "Who was it Kel? Tell me his name so I can go beat the shit out of him."
Kelly just shook her head and buried her face in Brian's shirt again. "No, Brian, don't. It would only make things worse."
He pulled her back gently so he could look in her eyes and cup her face in his hands. "Kelly, I can't tell you I don't want to kick his ass, because the thought of him hurting you has my blood boiling." Wrapping her in his arms, he whispered in her ear. "But I'm glad you're ok. You're home now and safe, and I'll do everything in my power to protect you."
"Thanks Brian. You're the greatest. I think I'm just going to get ready and go to bed."
After placing a light kiss on her forehead, he started to walk out the room. "You know where I am if you need me."
Holding her arms across her body, Kelly just nodded as Brian left the room.
Brian headed to the kitchen for a drink as he tried to shake the feeling of Kelly in his arms. Over the years he's held her thousands of times, but she still had the same effect on him. He started to think of anything that might ease the aching in his groin. As he headed to his own bedroom, he heard Kelly call him from her room.
He moved to lean against the doorframe. "What's up Kel? Everything ok?"
"Brian...I...I know its asking a lot but..." Kelly stammered as she sat cross-legged on her bed picking at a stuffed rabbit. "Will you hold me? Just until I fall asleep. I always feel so safe in your arms."
Brian walked over to the bed and sat down beside her. "Sure Kel, anything you want." He lay back on the bed pulling her so her head was lying on his chest. He knew he would pay for this the next day, but he couldn't resist the opportunity to hold her in his arms all night. They lay like that talking about everything and anything for about an hour. Finally Brian looked down at Kelly, lightly stroking her shoulder with his fingers. "So...Valentines Day is in a few days. Got any plans?"
"I don't even want to think about it right now, Bri. I'm done with men for now. What about you?"
"Nothing yet. I have an idea though. Why don't the two of us spend it together? We'll boycott the whole idea and veg out on the couch watching movies."