I open my door to the ringing of the phone. I throw my coat on the rack and grab for the phone, hoping to get to it before the machine picks it up.
"Hello." I say.
"Hi, it's Laurie. Are you doing anything tomorrow?"
"No, I have the day off from work, why?"
"I need you to come get me and bring me home. My car is broken down and no one else can get me. My Dad won't be back home from a business trip until late Wednesday and my Mom needs to go to the airport to pick up relatives. None of my friends are headed in that direction. You're the only one I can think of to ask. Please?" You sound on the verge of tears.
"I'll be there by noon as long as the snow doesn't hold me up. You do know there's a winter storm warning don't you?"
"I do, but knew you'd come anyway." You sound pleased with your ability to get me to do your bidding.
"Yeah, I guess I'm a sucker for your pretty face. See you tomorrow."
"Okay, see you then." You hang up the phone.
I hang up, wondering why my sister's best friend would choose me to drive 150 miles to pick her up from the university she was attending. I think she had always had a bit of a crush on me, but I'd never tried anything with her as she and my sister were friends and it would have seemed a little like dating my own sister. Still she was cute, and I'd get to spend 2 hours with her as my co-pilot on the drive back. I wouldn't mind getting to know her a little better.
The next morning I left early, the snow had just begun to fall. The roads were only lightly traveled, as it was a weekday, which was good since the snow was falling heavily. I made good time, with my satellite radio as my only companion. I had helped Laurie move off campus, so I knew the directions to the apartment, and as I exited the interstate, followed the appropriate streets to where you lived. I soon pulled up at your address, and after exiting the vehicle stood on you steps and knocked on your door.
You opened the door as soon as I banged the door with my gloved fist.
"Hi, you're earlier than I expected! You reach for me and pull me into one of your fabulous hugs. You hug people like nobody else; somehow managing to tough the entire front of your body to the person you're hugging. It's very erotic and another reason I'm glad I made the trip to pick you up. I've secret wondered if you kiss and make love the same way, but wouldn't think of asking.
"I'm almost ready, let me grab a few things and we can leave." You turned and walked towards your bedroom, looking back over your shoulder as you walk away. "I really appreciate you doing this for me."
"I really don't mind, it beats sitting at home watching tv" I say, glancing around at the bags parked near the door. "Should I bring these out to my car while waiting?
"No, I'm ready to go, let me grab my coat."
As you head down the hall towards your closet, I get to admire the figure before me. Your dark hair cascades down your back, you've managed to stuff your breast into a very tight sweater, which accentuates your curves, and you're wearing a short skirt. Overall, I very nice image, I'm glad I'll be spending the next couple of hours with you.
As you walk past, I get a whiff of your perfume. "You smell nice, I say, good enough to eat." Ouch, where did that come from, I think as soon as the words escape my lips.
You give me a funny look, smile, then say, "Thanks." I grab the bag left on the floor, and head out the door behind you.
"Sorry for that awkward comment, I guess its jet lag or something from the drive, affecting my brain." I throw the bag in the backseat along with the one you threw in and we head for the interstate.
"Really, don't worry about it, it was kind of funny. Thanks again for picking me up. Thanksgiving would have been a drag if I had to have stayed here. The snow is really coming down isn't it?"
The snow had accumulated quite a bit since I had arrived. There was at least a foot on the ground, and it was falling harder than on my way over. The wipers were having a hard time keeping up with the flakes.
"Thankfully, we have four wheel drive, though I think we've got a slow trip back. Feel free to find what you want on the radio."
You switch the dial to some eclectic mix of old and new, and we pass the time listening to the tunes, catching up, and reminiscing about the past. Time is flying by but the progress is slow, as the snow has done nothing but fall heavier. To make matters worse, the wind has been blowing, creating near whiteout conditions. Suddenly, up ahead, I make out flashing lights. I slow down and stop next to a parked highway patrolman. He gets out of his car and approaches the driver's side window.
"Sorry folks, the roads are being closed. You'll have to get off at this exit and start up again in the morning."
"But sir, we only have about 80 miles to go" I plead. "This is the only route to where we're going."
"I understand, but there is a serious accident ahead, and nothing can get past. There are a couple of semis jackknifed, blocking all lanes of traffic. There's a hotel just after the exit, I'm sure there'll be room." He gave a wave and headed back to his car. I could barely see the roadway as I approached the ramp, and headed for the hotel the officer has mentioned.
"Uhm, I don't have any money for a room. I wasn't expecting this." You turn and look at me. "What are we going to do?"
"Don't worry, I reply. I'll take care of it." I park in the lot and say, "Why don't you wait here and I get us hooked up. I get out of the SUV, and trudge through the snow, heading for the office.
A few minutes later I head back. I don't know how Laurie is going to take the news.
"Well, I have good news and bad. There's room at the inn, but there is only one room with one king bed. I look at you as I say this. I took what they had, but I guess you'll be spending more time with me than you expected." You look at me; give me a grin, and say, "I hope you don't snore." You exit the SUV, grab one of your bags; I grab the other, and head for our room.
Once inside, we shake off the snow we collected on our walk, I head for the heat and turn it up. "So what do we do now, "I ask.
"In situations like this, I think it's a good idea to drink. Luckily for us, I packed a flask and a bottle so we are set. Did you see a soda machine when you checked in?"
"There's one in the lobby, I be back in a flash." I hurry to the lobby, get the beverages, and return to the room. Along the way, I think about the situation I'm in. I'm alone with a very attractive woman, about to start drinking with her, due to being snowbound. I can't believe my luck!
I enter into the room and hand the set the drinks down. You're on the phone, speaking with your parents, reassuring them that you're safe, and then hang up. As you do, the power goes out, and we're in semi darkness. "I guess there's no tv for us, I say."
"And I was so looking forward to watching porn with you, you reply with a wink. Now what will we do?" You look coyly at me, then turn your back and start making drinks.
I'm left to staring at your back in confusion. I'm not sure if you're joking around or actually flirting. You hand me a drink and we start talking again as if we were still in the car, pretending that the comment you made was never spoken. We finish our drink, and you have another. Then you ask another question.
"Do you want to play a game with me? It'll be sort of silly but fun, I think. I'm going to ask you questions, and you'll answer them. You can ask me the same question or something different. The secret to this game is to answer every question truthfully. How does that sound?"
"Sounds good, ask away."
"Do you watch X-rated movies or surf for porn on the internet?
"What?"
"You heard me, answer the question."
"Laurie, do you think this is a good idea? We're alone in a hotel room and you're asking me sex questions, what if this leads to something?" I look at you wondering if you'll give away something in the way you answer.
"I just want to know what kind of person I'm sharing my room with, and if I'll let you stay on the bed with me or make you sleep on the floor. Now answer me!"
"Fine, both."
"Both, huh, boy, are you just horny or are you looking for new techniques?
"I like to look, besides, isn't it my turn to ask a question?"