I glared at my computer screen with empty intent. I could feel his eyes on me as he sauntered toward the counter. I knew in his mind he already had his hands on my body. He stopped inches away from me, his gaze closing the short gap between us.
"Can I help you?" I asked with shaky sarcasm hoping he wouldn't notice my weak will. He did.
"Its not me who needs help." He smirked. I couldn't help but smile a little.
"What do I need help with?" I tried to act puzzled, but he saw through every ounce of my false ignorance. He pushed his fingertips into my hips as he slid behind me at the counter.
"Playing coy isn't your strong suit, is it?" He spoke into my ear at almost a whisper. I felt the desire in his voice, as well as against my thigh. I smiled even bigger. I knew what he wanted, and I was starting to think I wanted it too.
"Maybe I'm just good at feigning innocence?" I gave a cocky grin. That statement was true, but not today. He laughed and released me from his grasp. My humor prevailed, though I sighed a little too audibly and gave away my bluff.
"You busy later?" he asked, trying to sound semi-professional. "I need someone to help me study for this management exam. Who better than a newly trained manager?" I knew he didn't need my help. The tests were easy, and he was intelligent enough to pass any exam. That being said, his flattery had done the trick.
"I can help you study, if you need it." I said with sincerity. I was still holding onto innocence. He stared into my eyes for a moment too long before he spoke.
"Great, meet at your place around 9?" I peered back at him.
"Sure, 9 is perfect. I'll have the coffee ready." This would not be a study session, at least not for the management exam.
I tried to prepare myself for this encounter. Would I resist his advances? How wrong would it be to follow through with my desires? He would be a manager soon, so company policy doesn't apply to the situation. No one had to know; I deserved to have a little fun. I would play hard to get and make him work for it.
Once I decided how this interaction would benefit both of us, I felt much better about his arrival at my place. I hoped he would be on time, but never imagined he'd be early. I was ready though, and it definitely looked like I was ready to study. I had my notebook out and the coffee on the counter. I had my comfy clothes on, sans underwear. He too, was prepared. I answered the door to find him in a tight t-shirt and worn-in jeans. He had his manager's booklet, a notebook, and some pizza.
"I wasn't sure if you had eaten." He sounded nervous. I grinned.
"I haven't, thank you! Shouldn't study on an empty stomach, right?" He laughed at my joke and nodded in agreement. I placed the pizza on the counter and sat at my bar to review his materials. He sat across from me and opened his book. "What are you needing the most help with?" I questioned him, wondering if he had even thought about his studies.
"Honestly, the only thing that trips me up is the damn procedures. I put so many of them out of order." He glanced at my chest. I caught him noticing I was without a bra. I interrupted his thought.
"You don't need to worry about order. They won't ask you that on the test." I took the sole purpose of the visit away, he had no more excuses keeping him from touching me. I had made myself available, now I was going to let him make the first move.
He stood, and slid his book over to me. "Quiz me. I wanna be sure I got it right." He stated. He remained standing. He was starting to get his bearings.
"Ok. Where do you want me to start?" I looked down at his papers. "There's the pretest in the back of the book." He had moved around the table to where I was seated. He took the book from my hands and placed it on the bar.