We hit the dance floor again. But something was different. You had your hands on me in ways you hadn't before. The way you touched me, held my hand and wrapped your arms around me was somehow different.
You glowed.
Kelly joined us on the floor for a few songs, teasing me with a few raunchy moves, getting noticeably hands-on with you. Then she ducked away to gossip with the bride or one of the handful of other people she knew.
It was during a slow song after she had left that you whispered in my ear. "Something happened in the ladies room," and I could tell by the tone of your voice it was a good thing, but also something you were nervous about.
My heart pounded as I whispered back "what do you mean? What could possibly happen in the ladies room?"
You paused, trying to figure out how to explain. "She kissed me. I mean... she really kissed me."
I was flummoxed but also turned on.
"And, you're OK with it? It was a good thing?" I asked, making sure you weren't feeling used or something worse.
"Well, ya. I actually thought of what you always told me about seizing the moment and I did. Are you OK with that?"
To fantasize was one thing, but to have it actually happen? The jealousy that arose momentarily was quickly muted by your honesty and concern for my feelings. I quickly realized I was as excited and OK with it as I hoped I would be.
In fact, I was more than OK, I was going to need to sit down to hide my erection. Thankfully we were dancing closely. "Well, I did tell her I'd share you for the night!"
"Ya, she mentioned you had said that," you laughed as you gently slapped my butt.
"Was a kiss all that happened?" I asked, trying to open the door a bit further into the encounter.
"Let me tell you more about it later," you said.
"I think I can wait, but she did come out and pull on my beard long enough for me to catch a smell I thought was familiar."
You took both hands and playfully slapped me on the chest, blushing with embarrassment . Then you buried your head against me.
"Oh, my God...," you whispered, shaking your head, "I love you so much."
"I love you, too," we danced in silence for about 30 seconds.
"So... what happens next?" I asked.
You weren't sure. It had all happened so quickly, you explained. She left the restroom.
"This feels weird. I don't really know what to do," you said.
That's when Kelly came back over and said she was going to to wrap it up for the night. "Is she feeling well?" Kelly asked me, even though you were right in front of her.
"I think she feels incredible — thanks to you," I said, giving her an unnecessary high five I immediately regretted as she lightly slapped my hand out of pity.
But, now she knew I knew. She also knew I was OK with what happened. She looked at you as if to congratulate you, then she kissed me on the cheek and gave you a quick peck on the lips.
"Well, I have a bottle of champagne and some snacks back in my room. If you guys want a nightcap, please stop by. I'm in 304." She turned and walked out of the tent back toward the resort building. This time we both took a moment to watch her depart.
We went to sit down. I grabbed us a couple of waters from the now dwindling bar. We were about to have what we both knew would be a monumental conversation.
About 15 minutes later, we knocked on the door of Room 304. Kelly opened the door a crack, before smiling and inviting us in. She was in a resort-provided bathrobe, having just showered. Her hair was still wet and hung straight down.
Music was playing from the TV.
With no makeup on, she looked more attractive, more natural.
"I was wondering if I'd see one of you or both of you," she smiled.
"I can leave, I said," making a motion to the door. You gave me a reproachful look. We hadn't discussed me leaving you alone with her.
"No, stay," she said. "But will one of you go grab some ice? I forgot to before I got into the shower."
I grabbed the ice bucket and told you I'd be right back as Kelly grabbed the champagne from her mini-fridge.
When I came back you and her were sitting on the bed having champagne, making small talk. I grabbed a glass from the restroom to fill up and sat down in a lounge chair in the corner, having plunged the recently opened champagne bottle into the ice bucket.
Kelly's robe was open enough to see her cleavage, which we hadn't seen when she had the high-necked, low-back dress on outside.
She was nervous, but assertive.
"So, Carrie says she told you what happened and you're OK with it?"
"Yes. It's a little cliche for me to say it's every man's fantasy... so I'll just say my reaction was something like, 'fuck ya.'"
"Did she tell you I asked her to return the favor later?"
I looked at you and smiled. You hadn't exactly told me that.
"That's up to her," I told her, looking at you. "I'm fine with that. In fact, if you two would like some privacy, I'm happy to step out."
That's whenyou found some unexpected confidence — surprising me (and maybe yourself) a bit. You grabbed Carrie's room key from her bedside stand and handed it to me. "Come back in an hour."