My husband and I bought a house in downtown Huntington, WV close to the Marshall University campus. He renovated it and converted it into three apartments that we rented out to college students. One of our tenants had graduated the previous semester and we had yet to post the apartment. Therefore, I would use it on occasion whenever I would spend a long evening in the library following my night class. Or, whenever I would go out with some friends after class and was in no shape to drive home.
Last Thursday night was a perfect example. I had been pouring over journals in the Drinko Library when my friend Lori called my cell. She had just got out of her night class and wanted to do something. I told her that I needed to finish up a few things, but that I would meet her at ICON in about an hour. With finals approaching, not to mention being a full-time wife and mother, a part-time student, and a substitute teacher life was beginning to get frustrating. I could use a good night out, I thought. So, I called my husband and told him that I would be staying at the apartment. I told him that I loved him, and then said good night.
When I arrived at ICON, I was not surprised to find that Lori had already made two friends. She is twenty-six, twelve years younger than me, about 5'2" and 135 lbs, straight auburn shoulder length hair, a very pretty face, a lot of personality, and she usually wears low cut tops that really show off her large round breasts.
As I made my way to their table, I could tell both young men were checking me out. It felt good, a little odd; maybe even a little exciting having guys so much younger find me attractive. Although, I'm 38 years old, I still find myself getting shy around new people. I mean, I still don't look my age by any means. Being petite and weighing a little over 100 lbs. with long brown hair. Most people still think I'm in my mid to late twenties.
As I arrived at the table, the young man on the left stood up and introduced himself as Rick. He was tall, good looking, maybe 6'2" and in very good shape. He wore blue jeans and an off-white t-shirt with some hunting logo on his chest. He had short dark hair, a dark complexion, and brown eyes. Lori then leaned forward and said, nearly yelling over the music, "This is Chris. We met in class a couple weeks ago."
I extended my hand and Chris rose slightly and took it, he shook it and said, "You must be Ellen. Lori has told us all about you." I just smiled and looked toward Lori, who was very focused on her friend.
I looked back at Rick as he pulled a chair out from the table for me to sit. I sat in the chair beside Rick and gazed around the bar. It was full of college students blowing off steam after a long week of winter classes. Rick leaned over to me and said, "Can I ask you a question?"
"Sure."
"Lori told me that you are married."
"Yes" taking annoyed glance in Lori's direction, wondering what else Lori had told him about me.
"But, you go out and your husband, he doesn't mind?"
"That's right."
"Ok." He gave me a curious look, and then leaned over and said, "I'll be honest, if I had a wife that looked as good as you, I would never let her go out in a college town."
I felt the blood rushing to my face as I thanked him for his compliment.
A waitress came by and took our drink order. He ordered a Budweiser for himself and a Lynchburg Lemonade for me. Apparently, Lori did tell him a lot about me, I thought to myself.
Rick and I continued to talk over the loud music. I found out that he was originally from somewhere outside of Pittsburg, PA, that he was the oldest of three boys, and that he had played football for Marshall for two years before he tore his MCL or something. We talked and got to know each other a little better. A couple more drinks and I was starting to loosen up. He asked me to dance, and held out his hand. I took it and he led me to the dance floor.
The music was loud and powerful and my body moved sensuously in time to the beat. From the corner of my eye I noticed that Lori was really into Chris, she had moved onto his lap, she would laugh and throw her head back flipping her hair, and move in to give him kisses. I grinned to myself and turned my attention back to Rick.
Moving in time to the music my body pressed against his. The music pulsed in my veins as I ran my hands over his firm arms and shoulders. I felt his hands explore my back as he pulled my body tightly against his. I put my arms around his shoulders and rested my head on his muscular chest. The first song ended and second began. We continued to sway to the music, pressing our bodies tightly together. I then pulled my head off his chest, moved my right arm up behind his head and pulled his head down to mine. Our lips met. His breath was hot in my mouth. His tongue parted my lips. As my body moved against his, our lips locked passionately, our tongues playfully darting against the other, I felt a bulge forming in his pants. Instinctively I moved my body, rubbing against it, feeling it grow.
A tap on my shoulder, our kiss released, I turned to see Lori's coy smile, as she said that she and Chris were leaving and asked if I would be alright. I smiled and said, "I'll be fine. Have fun."