Life as a nurse was busy as hell, but I loved my job, even if it left me exhausted at the end of every shift. Like a lot of smaller hospitals, we were understaffed, but the pay was great, more money than I had ever imagined making, and I saved as much as I could. I wanted to buy a house, but that was a ways in the future. So I crashed every night at my small apartment, and kept driving my beater, knowing better days were ahead. We nurses worked in every ward, including the ER, so one Saturday evening during the summer, I found myself in the ER with 2 other nurses. The doctor on call was in the lounge, studying for his boards. We got a call from the ambulance guys that they were bringing in a guy who was drunk, and had been beat up. Giving each other the "here we go again look", we made ready. The ambulance pulled in a few minutes, and they wheeled the gurney into the room we had prepped. The guy had been beat up for sure, both eyes black and swollen, bloody nose, and a split lip. His shirt was ripped, and his shoes were gone too. It took me a few minutes to realize it was Jack! The same motherfucker that had lived across the road from Bill and I! He was too drunk and out of it to recognize me, but just the same, I let the other girls take care of him, and I went into the hall to get some information from his buddy.
His friend was a stocky guy, with broad shoulders and big arms. Taller than Jack by a couple of inches, he was clean shaven with black curly hair. His t-shirt outlined his muscular upper body, just as his jeans clung to his hips and thighs.
"Hi, my name is Sandy, and I'm one of the ER nurses. Can I get some information about your friend?"
"Uh, sure, my name is Tony. Happy to help, what do you need?" I went through the questions on the clipboard, and learned that Jack had become drunk at a local bar, and before Tony could get him out of the place, a fight had started with Jack getting the worst of it. Unable to locate the keys to Jack's truck, he had called for an ambulance. Tony seemed like a nice guy, making me wonder what he was doing hanging around with Jack. Once I was finished, I went to the nurse's station to write up the report, and about an hour later, saw Jack hobbling out of the room. He glanced my way and saw me, but I couldn't tell if recognized me. Tony walked him out the door, and that was that.
A week later, I'd forgotten about the incident, and was at a club with some friends. Having the next two days off, and having a ride home, I was knocking back drinks without a care in the world. My friends were dancing, and I was on a barstool watching, when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around, and Fuck! It was Jack! One eye was still kinda black, and he still had stitches under his lower lip, but he had that same leering smirk on his face. Shit, why did he have to turn up?
"Hi, what are you doing here?" he asked.
"I'm here with friends. What happened to you, get beat up by a pissed off husband?"
He laughed, drained his beer bottle, and set it down. Wiping his mouth, he said, "No, he was pissed off, no doubt, but no idea if he was married. He was dancing and backed into me, spilled my beer. I told him to watch the fuck where he was going. He took offense, next thing we're going at it. Must of landed a lucky punch, cuz I wake up in a hospital."
I just laughed at him and sipped at my drink, then tried to ignore him. But Jack knew how to get to me, and didn't waste time. He moved next to me, and put his hand on my thigh. I'd had enough to drink that I was moving slow, and I hesitated.
Before I could react, he slid his hand up my leg and cupped my mound, then rubbed my clit through my panties. It had been months since I had last had sex, except with my own hand, and the bold attack on my crotch flipped a switch. Sucking in my breath, I spread my legs.
"Yep, same horny little bitch." he whispered roughly in my ear. "Why don't we go to your place and have some fun? Better yet, let's bring my buddy too, and we can take turns with you." He was right, I was horny, and adding some booze to that made me a ripe target for a badass. Also, this particular badass had fucked me before, and I had liked it. At least at the time. Afterwards, I felt dirty and sick, but right now all I had on my mind was the thumb strumming on my swollen clit.
"Bring your friend, it's been a while, I need more cock than you can give me." I whispered back. His head jerked, and he glared at me, then broke out in a big grin.
"All right, if that's what you want. Let me go find him." He gave me one more poke on my clit, almost making me see stars, then turned and left. I sat there, wavering between panic and anticipation. One of my friends came back, and I told her I was going to walk back to my apartment. Then I got up and went outside, standing on the sidewalk, jittery as hell.
When Jack came outside with his friend, I was startled, then pleased, to see it was Tony. Something about him interested me. He looked surprised to see me too, but didn't say anything. We walked the 3 blocks to my apartment, and the walk and fresh air cleared my head a bit. My initial rush of horniness and excitement had worn off, and I was beginning to have second thoughts. Tony was hot, but Jack, uh, been there and done that. We were getting close to my building, and I had to make a decision. Did I really want to keep doing this, especially with Jack? I'd made it through college, and had a good job. I could turn a corner, and be respectable, or I could continue being an easy piece of ass. I stopped, and the two guys looked at me.
"Hey, I'm not sure this is a good idea." I said, trying to keep my voice level and under control.
Tony said nothing, a look of interest on his face. Jack, on the other hand, immediately got mad.
"What the fuck? Drag us out here us to get cold feet? Didn't bother you that time at your house, stupid bitch."
He drew back like he was going to hit me, and I flinched, then Tony grabbed Jack's arm.
"Hey Jack, the lady changed her mind, it's no big thing." Jack glared at him, but didn't say a word, just stared and finally shook off Tony's hand and stomped off, back to the club. Tony watched him go, then turned back to me.
"Sorry, he's a handful when he drinks. But I guess you saw that at the ER." His mouth turned up in a small grin.
"Thank you for stepping in, I really think he was going to pop me."
"You're welcome. Say, I better go get him and take him home. Can I, uh, buy you a drink, or coffee, or something, sometime?"
"Sure, I'd like that. I'm off tomorrow."
"5:00 okay?"
"Sure, that's my apartment building." I pointed down the street.
'All right, see you at 5:00." He gave me another small smile, then turned and walked back to the club.
I had trouble getting to sleep, both from the shock of Jack threatening to hit me, and from my growing interest in Tony. Finally I dozed off, and slept late the next morning. The day passed quickly, I had a ton of things to do on my day off, and I had to leave time to get ready.
5:00 rolled around, and I was standing under a tree by the sidewalk. I had on a pair of black capri jeans, sandals, and a blue top that showed off my curves without looking trashy. Tony was right on time, in a black pickup that looked brand new. A Starbucks was a short walk away, so we went on foot, making small talk on the way. Once we were served, Tony sipped at his coffee, and looked at me.