Lila's eyes popped open in the still-dark room, her heart pounding and her body already aching with lust. She had just had a most erotic dream about Richard. He was her friend and lover, the man who filled her thoughts and, apparently, her dreams. They had never met. At least, not formally or in the traditional sense. They did meet online one very memorable evening and immediately clicked. Both were intelligent, witty and fun. They met in a chat room for writers. They soon discovered that, while they wrote serious articles and stories, they both also enjoyed dabbling in erotica. They exchanged pen names and websites. Lila's name was "Tantalize". Richard wrote under "Escapade". They took a break from chatting to check out the other's stories, then met again online.
Lila liked his story. It was interesting, literate, the characters believable. Richard enjoyed the way she built up the action, letting the characters get to know one another, not the typical 'meet and fuck' story.
When they began chatting again, they felt they had known each other a long time. They compared writing stories, feedback letters and even the reasons they had begun writing. Neither wanted to compromise the budding friendship with sexual talk, but they flirted gently.
Over the next weeks, they met often online, sharing their days, their triumphs and their rejections. Richard was more successful, having articles published regularly. He even had three published books, which he sent to Lila, autographed lovingly.
Lila was still struggling, but becoming a darling of women's magazines, writing irreverent articles about men, sex and love. Her erotic stories were usually popular also, and she dreamed of having a collection of them published one day.
As these things happen, chatting became not enough. Lila and Richard lived across the country from each other, and longed to meet, see each other face to face. They chatted about it, planning trips to each other's town, planning the first meeting, then the next. Soon, they began calling each other to discuss their days. Neither had an attachment in real life, and this helped filled the void they both felt.
One day, Richard was commenting on Lila's newest erotic story. He printed it and had it with him when he called. He began reading it to her, adding editorial comments along the way. Something about Richard reading her words excited Lila. She listened to his magnificent voice, his inflection, his comments and she became aroused. She was sitting on the couch, curled up there, her legs beneath her. Her hand began to slowly caress her bare leg, softly, up and down the smooth skin. She felt her hips wriggling beneath her, felt her heart begin to race. Richard was unaware of his effect on her and continued reading her words, describing what her vivid little imagination had just envisioned.
She closed her eyes, listening, seeing the scene again. She felt her nipples harden and her sex begin to ache. Without thinking, her fingers slipped into the leg of her shorts, seeking her slit. She pushed aside her panties, her fingers anxiously questing now. Ah, there! Her curlies were already wet, her slit swollen. She continued, entering her slick pinkness, finding her tiny clit already engorged and throbbing. Her words, his voice, together they resonated in her head, and the scene played itself out behind her closed lids. As his smooth voice continued, she began to circle her clit, flicking it occasionally, just a tiny bit rough, something she liked. She could feel herself moving toward orgasm, could feel the tightness in her legs, the heat gathering. Finally, the roar filled her head, his voice became a distant drone and she came, throbbing around her fingers, still busily massaging her tender clit.
She thought she had been quiet. She meant to be quiet. But, when the roar died down, Richard was silent. She thought about just replacing the receiver and never speaking to him again. She was so embarrassed. Then, Richard spoke again.
"Lila, that was beautiful. You shared a very intimate part of your life with me, and I feel honored. Talk to me, baby. Tell me your thoughts. Stay with me, please," he begged.
With a self-conscious giggle, Lila cleared her throat. "I am not sure what to say. I didn't mean for that to happen, really. I am so sorry, Richard!"
But Richard was thrilled. He had been having erotic feelings for Lila for some time now and had not been sure how to make the transition from friends to lovers. Now she had led the way. He reassured her that he was fine with the turn of events. When she tentatively asked if he was excited, he was finally able to share with her his thoughts and his needs.
Now they talked openly, naming feelings and desires. His voice was low and throbbing and she sensed that he was unfulfilled and needy. "How can I help you, Richard? What can I do for you?" she asked.
Richard told her he just needed to talk with her, share some fantasies he had been having. She was receptive, so he told her the story in his head, one that involved making love to her. Once again, his voice wove a spell. Once again, she found herself busily playing with her clit. But this time, Richard joined her. As he spoke, he imagined her little hand fondling his cock and balls, and when she came, he exploded moments later.
Now, their friendship was even stronger, now they were even closer. Phone sex was not enough, but it was all they had. They called each other daily, sometimes more. Countless fantasies were spun, countless orgasms were shared. And, again, it soon became not enough.