I often wondered what would've happened if I had had a real chance at Tim.
In the beginning, I would sneak glances at him over the top of my reading glasses, as I shuffled my papers around on my desk, trying to look busy. Whenever his gaze unexpectedly met mine, his deep-set hazel eyes and thick, dark lashes caused my face to flush hot. Small beads of sweat would form on my upper lip, betraying my cool exterior. Our eyes would lock for a brief spell, searching, until I eventually lowered my eyes from his penetrating stare and knowing smile that played across his lips.
In my mind, I reckon we had played cat and mouse with each other since our second or third meeting. I cannot recall. I know for certain that I felt that first spark in the staff canteen.
He was behind me in the line, his tray beside mine, when he suddenly reached out to save my tall glass of juice. It was about to be toppled by an animated intern, excitedly relating the weekend's passings to his equally lively friends. I remember looking up into those eyes and congratulating him on his brilliant save. As he laughed it off and took the opportunity to formally introduce himself, it was then that I noticed how attractive he was. Up close, I could see the way the skin at the corners of his eyes wrinkled when he smiled and the softness of his dark, straight hair. He had invited me out for a drink then, with a group from the department who had made plans for that Friday night.
I graciously accepted.
I recall being undecided about what to wear out that night. I had made a move across country for this job and wanted to make the right impression- especially on Tim. Eventually, I settled on a low cut black number, since I figured I couldn't go wrong with that, and slipped on some silver heels to jazz it up a bit. I let my braids hang loose and set off for the Terrace.
The gathering at the Terrace was a bit stiff at first, but then loosened up considerably as the liquor flowed. Soon everyone was chatting up a storm and invariably, they paired off as the night wore on. Well, to be honest, I was not sure if they had arrived that way from the outset, or if it was the alcohol was talking.
I think it was then that I first really wanted Tim to want me too, especially since he had turned up stag and was unpaired like myself. We bantered through the evening, he and I and there were some bawdy jokes, I'll admit. I liked the rough side of him. I forgot that I had given up my smokes and as he talked, I wondered if he would pull my hair as he fucked me or rain sweet kisses on my face as his cum pulsed out of him into my pussy. He had a wicked sense of humour and the time slipped away. Feeling good, I excused myself to the ladies' room to slip off my wet panties and loosen another button on my dress. When I returned, I squeezed past him into my corner seat, brushing my ass brazenly close to his face. He offered me more Chablis. When his hand closed over mine as we held my glass, my heart raced a little, knowing that he felt it too.