Crime and punishment
Ron Ehrs
[Author's note: this is not the usual erotica story. It involves marginally consensual pegging, and although there is a certain amount of humor, it may not meet some people's libidinous expectations. It may well be more fun for women than for men. (It might even be described as feminist, sort of.) If you're looking for more conventional sexual antics, check out some of my other stories on this site instead.]
Okay guys, I know I'm a slow learner. I don't always pick up on the situation when a girl tells me "There's nothing wrong." But whatever the circumstances, whenever you're even thinking of presenting some cockamamie idea you have to your girlfriend, watch the hell out.
Take it from me, so you don't have to learn the hard way...
* * *
My girlfriend, Jessica, had taken a job at an upscale bar. It was great that she was making a bunch of money, but not so great that the bar didn't close until 2 AM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. I was working at an ad agency and we often had early-morning meetings with clients or to discuss strategy on an urgent project, so typically I needed to be in the office by 8 AM.
Jessica offered to come by after work and at least give me a blowjob to keep me happy, but she wouldn't have gotten over to my place until at least 2:30 AM, and that just wasn't going to work with my needing to get up by 6:30 AM at the latest.
So, while I appreciated her offer, I was getting increasingly frustrated with her job and the whole situation. She hadn't been working there even a month, and I already felt like I hardly ever saw her anymore.
I had suggested I might stop by and have a drink there earlier in the evening, but she pretty emphatically didn't want me there, didn't want the distraction. Of course that pissed me off too. I definitely began feeling that this was a definite bad sign for our relationship.
Needless to say, if I so much as hinted anything about there being a problem, she denied it.
Anyhow, one Saturday the bar had to close for fumigation and rat control after a surprise Health Department inspection, and so she could spend the day with me and sleep over with me.
I should've been happy with that, but I was just feeling antsy about everything, and I was afraid that if she just came over, I would manage to fuck everything up. So I suggested she meet me at the park to go for a quick run first. I figured maybe that way we could both work off some of the tensions we were both feeling before we went back to my place. She said that going jogging was a great idea, especially after she had been working so many nights in the bar.
* * *
We met at the park at 1 o'clock. The day was a bit chilly, but the sun was shining -- it was perfect weather to go for a run.
It felt good to be running, to be simply physical, but my mind just couldn't stop churning. So much was going on, so many things I couldn't understand. I was feeling everything flying out of control, collapsing somehow, and I was feeling desperate to find a way to hold on.
Jessica and I ran five miles at a moderate pace, enough to make both of us feel good about getting back to exercise.
After we finished our run, we sat down on a park bench to catch our breath, and to just appreciate what a beautiful day it was. The run had gone in near silence, and there wasn't any indication that Jessica was eager to start talking.
I broke the silence: "I haven't had a chance to tell you yet, but it looks like I'm getting a promotion at work."
"A promotion?"
"Yeah, to full Account Manager. It's kind of a big deal. And I'll be making a lot more money."
"That's great, Gary! Congratulations. I know you've been working your ass off for them. That's a big step in your career."
"And so..." I said, nervously, "I was thinking, well, that'll mean I'll be making enough money that you could move in with me and maybe even quit your job. That way we could have a lot more time together."
"What? What the fuck? You want me to quit my job? I love my job. I love the money I make. I love what I do. It's chaotic and hectic, but I'm really good at it, and the people at work really appreciate me.
"Are you saying I should quit my job to make things more convenient for you? Look, you know I love you and we've been going together for almost a year, but part of it has always been the respect you've had for me and for my independence.
"Gary, I want you to stop this whole business this second! I am not going to quit my job. And you are not going to get away with asking me to. If you mention anything about this ever again, that's it, I am gone."
* * *
We walked back to my place in total silence. Normally, when we were together, the sex was great, so I was hoping that maybe being in my apartment would help get things back to normal.
I headed into the bathroom to take off my running clothes and take a shower.
Normally, Jessica would've joined me, but this time she just stayed in the living room. She sat on the sofa and took off her running shoes and socks, but left the rest of her running clothes on.
I came out of the bathroom naked. Jessica stayed in her seat; seeing me standing there naked right now did nothing for her at all. It wasn't sexy. It seemed like it just pissed her off.