The knock on the door wasn't a surprise.
She took a deep breath, walked to the door and looked through the peephole. It was him. She had been waiting for this for so long, with so much electricity building up between them.
The work day was long, yet fun. They were doing so much, being put together on a team for the first time. There were little glances, occasional bumps as the space backstage was limited. She got cold, and asked to borrow his sweater that he had just taken off. He was more than happy to lend it to her, seeing her in something that was his, almost claiming that she was his, even though they've barely even touched. She could smell him from the sweater, and made her warm all day...not just from the wool.
The work day had ended, and everyone made plans for the evening, going back to the hotel to shower and get rid of the grime of the day. He asked if she wanted to join up for dinner, and a walk around the Vegas strip. He tried to be casual about it, but holding in his excitement was difficult. Tonight was the night. He couldn't wait any longer, he had to tell her.
The past few weeks had been interminable, laying alone at night, thinking of her while touching himself, finally exploding when he thought of her mouth on him, her beautiful body above him, luminous skin. It was at the point where if he saw her in the hallway at work, he'd start to stiffen, and have to distract himself for a while. But it didn't do any good, as he'd have to work with her in the studio at night, and there she was, laughing, smiling, that gorgeous mouth, those eyes where he felt he could see her soul. Her hair, he longed to touch her hair, run his fingers through it. Take her out on his boat, watch her in the sun and wind and bury himself in her neck, her scent.
She, too, was having problems concentrating at night. Her drive home from work was long, and she thought of him most of the way. Once she got to the apartment, things calmed as she had to focus on her husband, but when they went to bed, she dreamed of him. Thought of him. Wanted him. While she was getting penetrated by her husband, she imagined him, his smile, looking down at her, sucking on her breasts, pleasuring her.
The work trip to Vegas was a compliment, as they only brought the best of the network with them. She was pulled from another show to go work on the live coverage, and he was there, making sure everything went smoothly. Everyone got hotel rooms paid for by the company, and the group who went were all great people and had fun together.
She was asked if she wanted to go to dinner that night with the group, and demurred as she had a "headache". They were leaving Vegas in two days, and the company wanted to take everyone out on the last night in town. He opted out, saying he was tired and needed to rest, when all he could think of was how rest was the last thing on his mind.
She exhaled, calming her drumming heart, hoping he wouldn't be able to hear it on the other side of the door. It was just dinner and walking around. That was it. Why was she so nervous?
As she pulled open the door, his smile got brighter. He was freshly showered, and dressed nicely. She, too, had showered, as well as shaved. Everywhere. Her clothes were basic for her, yet flattering and comfortable.
They locked eyes, and the electricity came back. She gasped at the intensity, and stepped back. He stepped in and closed the door behind him, still looking at her. She managed to look away, and turned to get her shoes and her purse.
"I need to talk to you."
She froze. She was sure he could hear her heart slamming in her chest. Inhale. Exhale.
He didn't believe in any deity, but still prayed that he could do this.