Warning: the story is still in its build-up phase...teasing only!
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With Lexi in the car, the drive downtown seemed to fly by. Before I knew it, we were pulling into the Back Bay Garage. A short walk later, we were sitting in the sunny window of another cafe, this time on stools set close together so that our thighs nestled comfortably together. We each ordered an iced coffee and sipped while we talked about what she had seen and done in town.
"How about this..." I began. "Let's walk through the Public Gardens, get some lunch, and head for the Aquarium?"
"God, that sounds great!" came the enthusiastic response.
Even in fall, the Gardens were beautiful, holding onto the last blooms tenaciously. As we strolled, Lexi held just as tenaciously onto my arm, letting her head rest on my arm whenever we stopped to admire something. I have no idea what we talked about, but I remember her laughing face looking up at me and the flutter it gave me to get that kind of reaction from a beautiful young woman. The occasional gust of wind whipped tendrils of hair around her face, and her blue eyes were shining with health and happiness.
As we crossed the Common headed for lunch, my arm fell comfortably across her back and held her waist. Our strides matched and I entertained her with stories about buying cheap weed on this very spot back in high school. At the far end, I pointed out the Orpheum theater where I worked as an usher, and then I steered her through the Granary Burying Ground. The street sounds faded as we took in the rows of weathered stone
We didn't say much, but when we passed the grave of Crispus Attucks and the other casualties of the Boston Massacre, Lexi spoke in a soft voice: "I remember learning about him."
We went on past a memorial to Paul Revere and Samuel Adams' grave, then out the other side and onto the busy streets again. Once we were through the gate, Lexi stopped to look back in.
"Wow..." she said in that same subdued voice, "that was like stepping back in time!"
"I know-that's why I love Boston so much," I told her with equal gravity. "You can go from the 21st century to the 18th in a few steps."
Unexpectedly, Lexi stepped in front of me and stood on tiptoe to kiss me on the cheek. My arms went protectively around her as she rested her forehead on the front of my sweater.
"I never knew this stuff was here," she murmured. "I'm so glad you brought me with you."
"I love being here with you," I assured her, resting my chin on top of her head. "Not many people get why I love this city so much-it makes it so much better when you're with someone who gets it!"
"I'm starting to get it," came the soft reply. "and..." she added sounding more like herself, "this sweater feels a-MA-zing against my skin!"
I laughed and hugged her. "That's why I chose it!" I said with a smile. "Let's go eat."
My arm stayed around her as we walked down Beacon street. That last moment lingered in my mind, and judging by her silence, in Lexi's as well. Did I choose the sweater because I wanted her to feel it? Did she want to feel it against her skin like she said before? Where was all this going to end up?
Fortunately, the pub appeared in front of us. I held the door for her, and a chipper Irish waitress led us to a quiet table in front. Without hesitation, we chose the two chairs side by side.
"Will you be wanting a drink before ye decide on yer food?" asked the waitress.
"I'll have a Guinness," I told her, and then turning to Lexi, I added, "and a...".
"Cider, please."
"Right away."
As the waitress turned her back, Lexi grinned. Then it struck me-she was under 21! I remember the thrill of being served without question, and knew quite well what she was thinking.
"You look amazing," I told her, "and you don't look like a minor at all."
Lexi's face flushed with pleasure, and her eyes sparkled mischievously.
"So no one can tell you're a dirty old man buying drinks for a college girl?"
"Nope. They think I'm a dirty old man buying drinks for a beautiful young woman."
"Oh...well that's OK, then!" Again, the grin flashed full strength and her eyes sparkled. There's something about "getting away with it" that makes a young woman feel special-more mature and more powerful. Guys just feel like they have fooled the world; women seem to feel like they have accomplished something more. Either way, I was the beneficiary of Lexi's pleasure.
When the waitress returned, we accepted our drinks placidly and ordered sandwiches-BLT for her and Reuben for me. The sparkle of being accepted in the adult world still illuminated her face, though, and I smiled at her enjoyment.
"Here's to an excellent and unexpected day out!" I toasted gallantly, tipping my glass toward hers.
"Very excellent!" she replied, "And it's just getting started!" she added with a wink.
My pulse pounded as we clinked the rims together. Each of us took a sip, silent in our thoughts. I can't speak for hers, but mine started with a good lunch and ended with Lexi sprawled across my king-sized bed, writhing with pleasure. I'm sure there was a glimmer in my eyes at that point, and I was heartened to see her gazing back at me seductively. Where do women learn to do that? Half-closed lids, a slight curl of a smile, and a slow sip of her cider for punctuation...God, it was sexy!
For most of our time together, Lexi's double-entendres had been driving me crazy. Here in a quiet pub, drinks in hand and the promise of more hanging in the air between us, I had to know. I toyed with the idea of asking her what she was hoping for, but decided (as the adult in the situation) to simply move things forward. I set my glass down and turned toward her in my chair. Unconsciously, Lexi mirrored my movements. Her hand stayed uncertainly on the table, and I covered it with mine.
"I'm so glad I ran into you," I said simply. She smiled demurely. Then I lifted her hand and brought it to my lips. After kissing it softly, I looked at her again and saw her sexy smile return. With that encouragement, I tugged gently on her hand, drawing her to me. She leaned forward willingly and our lips met for the first time. Hers were soft and pliant and had the sweet tang of cider on them. I broke the kiss after just a few moments and retreated an inch or two, letting her make the next move. Happily, she did not disappoint me!
Freeing her hand from mine, Lexi braced herself with one hand on the back of my chair and the other on my thigh. She leaned forward, but just before our lips met again, she paused.
"I've been wanting you to do that for a really long time," she said in a low, sexy voice. "I'm glad you finally did it-I was starting to think you were acting like a teacher or a dad again!"
Before I could protest, she grinned and kissed me passionately. Her lips parted this time, and I felt her tongue dart out to tease me. Her hand moved from the back of the chair to the back of my neck, and as our tongues met and explored each other for the first time, her other hand moved a fraction of an inch, caressing my thigh.
My heart was quickening when I saw motion out of the corner of my eye. Our waitress had rounded the corner and was heading our way with a tray held high. I gave Lexi a final peck; she caught my intention and as our sandwiches arrived, we turned back to our places at the table.