This story is also available from HIS point of view, named "Personal Delivery (him)"
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I hung up the phone. Ken had just called to make sure I was home for the next hour or two. He was making deliveries in the area and I had ordered several items from the catalogue. My boys had just left for a friend's birthday party and, being a single mom, I had planned to use the time with an empty house wisely- in bed with a toy perhaps. I hadn't been with any guy for months, actually, so I was due for some fun private time.
I grabbed a few stray books and shoes that were lying around and put them away. How long would it be before Ken gets here, I thought, wondering if I had enough time for a round or two while my privacy lasted. Probably. I went upstairs to my room and sat on the bed.
"Why not?" I said aloud to nobody. The pants I was wearing weren't very comfortable, and if Ken arrived sooner than later, it would be an awkward delay before getting to the door if I had to put them back on. I slipped out of them and put on a jean skirt instead, leaving my panties in the laundry. Easy to cover up quickly and get to the door if need be.
I started to get comfortable, grabbing my vibrator from the side table drawer. I closed my eyes and immediately saw Ken's face. I snapped them open again in surprise. Why did I think of him now? It must have been a funny-looking grin that slid across my face. Wouldn't that be interesting, I thought.
Ken and I had been friends for a long time, had the same group of friends. I always thought he was attractive, maybe even boyfriend material, but nothing ever came of it before. I knew he was still single and...certain possibilities started to wander around my mind.
I got up, a little flustered. What was I thinking? He wouldn't want me, would he? I got up and went back downstairs, walked around, checking every part of the house for stuff to put away. I was nervous and it made me want to tidy up, though nothing was out of place. I thought of Ken again...and again. I felt silly.
TV was a good distraction. I liked the show that was on, and a whole hour went by quickly. When the show was over, I flipped through other channels. I hesitated on a romace movie that was playing, right in the middle of a sex scene. My hand went down automatically under my skirt and I started fingering myself gently, imagining that I was the girl in the movie, getting seduced by the handsome co-star.
Then I heard what sounded like a muffled bang from outside. I muted the TV to listen. Another bang...he was here. I hurriedly pulled my skirt back down and grabbed some tissues to wipe off my hand, stuffing them into my pocket afterward. (I loved this skirt!) I took a few deep breaths, hoping to relax before...
The doorbell rang abnormally loudly. I went back to the front door and opened it. "Hi, Ken," I said, and without thinking, "come on in!" I knew he was just delivering, and it was already paid for, so he needn't have stayed, but I wanted to see him for a minute.
"Hello," he said politely, and handed me a large bag of Tupperware I'd ordered. "You have a nice collection of new stuff, I think you'll enjoy it!"
"Thank you!" I said in a slightly higher voice than normal. "I'm so excited!" Oh, that sounded lame. I took the bag from him and turned quickly in case I was blushing, then decided to put it into the kitchen to look through later. I was excited, yes, but he thought I meant about the delivery. I could feel his eyes on me as I had my back turned, so I swung my hips a little more than usual. I dropped the bag on the counter and came back to the door. Ken was leaning on the small shelf by the door, looking like he was trying to be casual despite feeling nervous. Did he notice me? I watched his face as I came back.
"So...why is it so quiet in here?" he asked somewhat stiffly. He glanced over my shoulder for a moment. I told him about the boys being away at the friend's birthday party.
"It's been nice having the house to myself, nothing to do," I commented. "Anyway, it will be loud again in another two hours or so." I gave a quick laugh. He glanced around the room for a moment as I thought to myself, 'I could make it loud again with you, if you want, gorgeous'. I was still looking at him when he looked back at me. I faltered and the wind went out of me.
"S-So," I stammered, trying to recover from my momentary fantasy, "how many more bags do you have to deliver?" I stood stiffly not sure what answer I was hoping for. Could this be for real?
"Oh...uh..yours was the last, actually." he said and he jingled the keys in his hand. My heart skipped a beat. Was there a chance? "I'm heading home from here," he finished, flashing a smile that was meant to be polite, but I could see that he was hiding something. He cheeks turned the slightest pink. Was he thinking what I was thinking?
I thought furiously on how to keep him here, willing to grab any chance to get him to stay. "Well, can I get you a lemonade? It's a good day for it," I blurted. What was I saying? I began to get embarrassed and I felt blood rush to my face. It was time to be forward. "Ken, um..." I started, but choked. I wanted to kiss him so badly that I automatically went to take a step forward, but stopped just as suddenly. My heart started pounding and I felt short of breath. Ken's eyes dropped to my chest for a split second, then he looked away again.