Readers: Part 2 of the New Neighborhood series. Completely a work of fiction from an overactive imagination. It's important to read the first story to understand the two main characters. Imagine a utopia like this.
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It had been quite a day. The four of us enjoyed pizza and a beer while enjoying a late afternoon breeze that took the edge off of a very warm afternoon.
There was something about this adult neighborhood that almost seemed surreal. Although Lynn and I had switched partners with Pam and Gene, I was surprised at how easily I accepted it. Of course there was something in it for me, but in an open relationship there would be times that Lynn would have another lover and I wouldn't. Why didn't that bother me more?
Let's face it. With Lynn's looks and body, every guy in the park would want to have her. She might even tempt some of the guys that have sworn to monogamy. Gene began talking about our neighbors.
"Your neighbors next to you are Scott and Sandy Fowler. I'm surprised they aren't outside right now and for whatever reason they didn't come out until after 9pm. I wouldn't be surprised if you have met them or at least seen them before."
That got my attention. "Really? Where and when would that be?"
"They have operated that hot dog stand and snack truck across from the courthouse downtown for the past 20 years. If you've ever stopped there for a hot dog, soda, or breakfast burrito, you've probably seen them."
Right then I knew who he was talking about. They weren't that old. Especially Sandy. She was somewhat chubby but with a very young face and short blonde hair. She wasn't really that attractive and certainly not what most guys would call "hot". I had seen her a few times and only talked to her enough to place an order. Scott was a tall, skinny guy. Very skinny. Thin face and enlarged nose. Certainly not what women would fall over themselves to call their lover but he seemed to be a very cheerful fellow. Same with Sandy. They had a thriving business on that corner and I never saw them rude with a customer.
"So, how long have they lived here? It can't be too long because they don't even look 40 years old, especially her."
"They were our newest members prior to you two moving in," said Gene. They've only been here for 4 months. Their business keeps them busy during the weekdays but once they get home on Friday night, they love their home. They are both 43, by the way. I agree, Sandy could pass for under 35. She's a sweetheart of a lady though. Never seems to be in a bad mood. Great lay also."
"Gene!" Pam playfully scolded him. "You just like pussy...and her huge titties. Of course, it's not surprising that you were so turned on by Lynn over there. Shit, if I was a lesbian, I'd make a play for her."
Lynn laughed nervously. She was both embarrassed and proud that her naked form had caused such a reaction.
Gene went on to explain that most days they are home before 4 pm. Depending on business needs, they may stay overnight in town. They still had their small home in the city that was sparsely furnished. It was furnished just enough to accommodate them when they had to stay over.
Like the others in our quad, their relationship was open. They openly flirted with every one of the opposite gender. They were the first to acknowledge that they weren't exactly the eye candy that most people desired. That didn't matter. They were happy and comfortable in their own skin. They married at 18 when she became pregnant with their first daughter. She and her younger sister was now married and out of the house and Scott and Sandy took advantage of the opportunity to live clothes-free and sexually free.
Even if they didn't score with someone they hoped they could get to bed, they didn't let it discourage them nor did they take any rejection personally. That is an unusual combination of character traits. Still, according to Gene, they had made some friends in the bedroom since moving in; including Gene and Pam.
The other home, corner to corner from us what inhabited by four people. Jim, Saul, Barb, and Vicki were all employed by the state. They worked in the department of corrections. They had rotating shifts and different days off so it was rare for them to be home at the same time.
They were on vacation together on a nude cruise in the Mediterranean at that time. They were scheduled to be back home sometime after midnight that night. Pam tried to explain how that their relationships were the most unique of anyone else in the park.
Two men, two women. None of them in a committed relationship. They had the only 3 bedroom home in our quad. The den was converted to a bedroom so that they would each have their own room.
They were completely free to have sex with any consenting partner. There wasn't any sense at all of ownership over the others. They had all enjoyed sex with the two of the other gender in our quad. Gene and Pam had even noticed Barb and Vicki being playful with each other in the pool as well. It was simple playing such as grabbing tits, ass, and pussy. Either they were bi or they were just so comfortable with each other that it was normal behavior to them. It didn't matter to Gene and Pam. There was a gay male couple in one of the other quads. They were monogamous yet were very popular with everyone. This wasn't the place for judgmental people. We were to accept everyone's lifestyle; gay, straight, or bi. Monogamous, swingers, open, and any variation of each.
It seemed too good to be true that such a place could exist without insane jealousies or judgments eventually rearing their ugly heads. All it takes is one malcontent to take the fun out of such an ideal life.
Gene suddenly got more serious. There was something he felt that was necessary to get out in the open.
"Lynn and Barry, one thing that you must guard against...and this is the easiest thing to let happen if you're not careful...isn't just jealousy about who your spouse has sex with, or who one of your favorite other partners enjoy."
"You see, it's inevitable that you will have more than just sexual feelings for other partners. They will become your friends; probably very good friends. That's not a bad thing, I could see myself having very strong feelings for Lynn. I got to know her so well when riding into town."
"The fact is, she's not mine and never will be. I accept the fact that I love more than one woman but Pam is still my greatest love. Any guy that would try to break that up will get one hell of a fight out of me. Barry, you have one hell of a lady there. She loves you like crazy. She'll always be true to you. Don't let any feelings for any other woman in this park be stronger than the love you have for her."
"The same for you Lynn," Pam added. "There are so many good and kind men here. I'm sure at least a few of them will cause feelings other than lust inside of you. You two handle it the way you want but I can tell you that no matter what happens at night, we're always in bed together at bedtime. We never stay the night with any lover. It's a good rule for us to have."
I liked that idea. That would be something that Lynn and I would have to discuss.
There was also another strange aspect of the neighborhood culture. Although the standard protocol between members of the opposite gender was observed, it was accepted that men would not touch or fondle a female's breasts, genitals, or ass without permission. This was normal. However, it was accepted that a woman could grab a guy's butt. It was a woman's silent consent to allow more physical contact.
Lynn liked that idea for herself. This put her in control. Pam pointed out that the purpose of that was to give the woman control. Any man that made inappropriate contact with another woman (a polite hug was appropriate) was dealt with by the owners. There was very little tolerance for men being predatory. They had to wait for the women to initiate anything other than conversation. Again, this was part of the culture that had been evolved over time.
There had been no occasions of any violations. People in the community were very open-minded and even a swinger wife that didn't want her husband with a certain woman just had to ask her to stop. So far that had always worked. I felt that there was a certain degree of unfairness about it, but for whatever reason it worked and it was a very peaceful set of quads.
Gene didn't want to imply that everyone just adored everyone and life was just a large orgy. There were personality differences within the residents. Some didn't particularly like others yet there was a mutual respect for each other and a respect to let others live a lifestyle as they deemed proper. Gene likened it to any other neighborhood where people may not necessarily be close friends but there was a mutual respect for each other's property and rights.
Our quad was unusual because the residents all got along greatly. In fact, Gene admitted that he and Pam had bedded each of the other residents...Scott and Sandy next door to us and Barb, Vicki, Saul, and Jim next door to them. They were confident that we would fit in nicely with them. Even if we didn't go to bed with all of them, they were confident that our personality types were ideal for this arrangement.
Another odd confession from Gene and Pam was that we were the first couple that they had ever had sex with on the first day. We had bonded so quickly. Lynn and I were grateful for their kindness and their willingness to be patient with us. It seemed so natural to make our first sexual ventures outside of our marriage with them. Even as we sat and carried on our conversation, Lynn kept draping her leg on the arm of her patio chair so that Gene could get a good look at the opening of her pussy. It was fun for her to finally get to explore her exhibitionist tendencies. I knew she'd be so horny later.