Nick disconnected himself from Julie and raised himself up on his hands and knees.
"I had better get dressed."
She sighed and ran her hands down his bare chest.
"Yes, I guess you should." she agreed.
He leaned forward and kissed her lightly on the mouth. "Mmmmm," she sighed, and slipped her tongue into his mouth. Her arms snaked around his neck for a moment then she released him.
"Thank you," she breathed, "That was lovely."
"It most certainly was." He replied with a grin, getting off the bed.
He went into the bathroom and rinsed himself, then began to dress. As he was dressing, she rose from the bed and slipped on her robe. She encircled him in her arms and kissed him lightly.
"When will you tell me all about yourself?" she asked.
"When would you like to hear it? It's a really boring story."
"How about tomorrow morning?"
"OK," he said, "What time would you like me to come?"
"Not until you're inside of me," she teased and kissed him deeply.
"I know that," he said, "I was asking about tomorrow morning. I swim on Wednesday's so I'm up early."
"Where do you swim?" she asked.
"At the Council pool on the other side of the hill. I get up at 4:30, leave here about 4:45, and I'm in the pool by 5 am. After my laps, I'm out of the pool by 5:30 and home by 5:45."
"Is it private or can anyone swim?"
"The 25 metre pool, where I swim, is open to the public. The big pool is for clubs and registered athletes. Would you like to join me in the morning?"
"Yes, please. But don't knock too loudly, it might wake up the neighbors."
"Right! I'll be at your front door at 4:45 tomorrow morning. Get a good night's sleep."
He took her in his arms and kissed her firmly, rubbing her back and buttocks with his hands. She groaned and pressed tightly to him, then pushed him away.
"Get going," she said, in mock sternness, "before you get into serious trouble."
"Yes, Ma'am," he grinned in reply and opened the door.
She watched him walk down the path to the street before closing her door. She sighed and held herself after she closed the door and let her mind relive the feelings she experienced in their earlier lovemaking. She moaned out loud as the feelings came flooding back, making her weak in the knees. God, he really knows how to move me, she thought. I can't wait until tomorrow.
When he pulled up at her unit, he was relieved to see that her lights were on. Shutting off the car, he walked up to her door and rapped lightly.
She opened the door, smiling broadly, and said a cheery "Good Morning."
"Good morning yourself," he replied, taking her in his arms for a deep, slow kiss. When he released her, she rested against him for a moment, then woke up again.
"I have a towel and a change of clothes, is there anything else I should bring?"
"Just your house keys so you can get back in."
"Got those, so I'm ready when you are."
He grinned and patted her buttock saying, "I thought you were an ever-ready battery."
She grinned up at him. "Let's go before it's too late."
Once they were in the car, she looked over at him.
"You were going to tell me your life story this morning, remember?"
"So I was," he replied, "If you fall asleep, I'll wake you when we get to the pool."
As they drove, he recited the major events of his life, up to the present moment. She sat quietly, absorbing every word, and didn't ask any questions. He finished just as they turned into the parking lot of the pool complex. When he turned off the car, he turned to her. "Any questions?"
"Not right now," she answered, "maybe later when I've had time to think about it."
"OK, we have to walk thru the woods to reach the pool. Ready?" "Yes," she said, and smiled at him.
After locking the car, they strolled hand in hand down the path from the parking area to the pool building. It was brightly lit but hidden by the dense forest in which it sat. The electric doors glided open noiselessly to admit them.
He steered her to the counter where a bright-eyed attendant stood ready to check them in. He paid for her admission and gave his swimmer number then they proceeded to the 25 metre pool area.
He explained that he had purchased an annual membership and wasn't required to pay a fee for each visit. When they entered the pool area, several swimmers were already in the water.
He quickly surveyed the scene, then said "We can share Lane 6." and started walking to the far end of the concourse, taking her by the hand. He placed his towel on the end line of Lane 6 and she followed suit. He then walked to the stone bleachers and began to disrobe. She joined him and did likewise.
"The ladies change room is just around the corner." he said.