It was another hot June day, and Jenni awoke that Sunday dreading another day of heat and humidity. Remembering all the party dishes piled high in the sink from the night before made her groan inwardly. Why did she so blithely shoo away friends who offered to help clean up? Shaking her head in wonder at her error, and partly to just reassure herself she was awake, Jenni rose quietly from bed so as not to disturb Hank. He'd worked hard yesterday, might as well let him sleep on his only real day off. She slipped her lightest cotton dress over her head and quietly made her way out of the bedroom.
A cup of coffee helped Jenni wake up, and some left over cookies were a tasty substitute for breakfast. Jenni faced away from the sink as she nibbled the last of the tasty crumbs. She didn't want to be reminded of what was there.
Then, with a sigh, she got up and started unloading the dishwasher. Might as well get a good start on the day. Maybe she and Hank could do something fun later if she could finish the clean-up early, like go to the beach. Thinking of Hank reminded her that she should shut the kitchen door so that her noises wouldn't wake him.
Fifteen minutes later, sweating from having her hands in hot water, Jenni was furiously scrubbing burned tomato sauce from the bottom of a pan when Hank entered silently and slipped his arms around her waist from behind. She jumped and felt a flash of annoyance, but Hank had meant no harm, and was obviously in a loving mood.
"I thought we agreed to do these dishes together?" he asked.
"We did, but I couldn't sleep and I thought I'd get a jump on things" Jenni responded. "You may regret holding me: I'm soaked and sweaty."
But Hank was undeterred. He leaned down to kiss Jenni's neck.
"And salty. A little anyway. Tastes pretty good to me. I can still smell a little perfume, too. Mmmm"
Jenni wasn't feeling sexy, it being damp and humid, but she rose on her toes in spite of herself as Hank continued kissing her neck and shoulders. It DID feel good. She sank back down on her heels and continued to scrub the offending pot. Hank was now kissing her ears and hair while he ran his hands up and down Jenni's sides.
"I love a working gal" he whispered in jest, while nibbling on Jenni's ear.
"Well, there's lots of work to do" Jenni replied in mock severity, hoping to goad Hank into helping.
Hank paid no attention and continued his ear nibbling and kisses. Jenni sighed deeply. In resignation? In pleasure? Maybe a little of both, she thought to herself. She angled her head away from Hank and tried to continue working, but he wouldn't stop. Jenni continued scrubbing, but only half-heartedly now. Hank was getting to her. His kisses were having the desired effect, and Jenni felt her body responding favorably, felt her nipples firm and the first twinges of arousal in her vagina.
"You were marvelous last night" he whispered in her ear. You looked great, the food was great, you were funny...I was proud to be your boyfriend."