My host mom, Loretta, has been dating this guy, Hank, for the last little while. I first met Hank a couple of years ago. Loretta's kids and I all kind of knew she was seeing someone, and then one day, he turned up at the house. I was a bit surprised because he was so handsome. I mean not that Loretta isn't good-looking or anything, but I've always pictured her as a typical mom, so I thought she'd probably end up going out with someone steady and serious I guess.
Hank is kind of special though. He has a sweet smile and a muscular body. He is younger than Loretta, maybe in his early thirties. He apparently works as a building contractor. Even when I first met him, he seemed like a really nice guy. Even though Loretta introduced me as 'the exchange student who's staying with us,' he smiled, and gave me a friendly wink. I could tell he kind of liked me even then.
We saw quite a bit of him after that. On the days he wasn't working, he would come over, hang out, and watch TV or whatever. Loretta would be off cooking supper, so I used to go in, and sit with him in the living room. At first, I felt a bit nervous. I'd never really hung around with such a hunky American guy. It was obvious that he and Loretta were dating, but sometimes, I would catch him glancing over at me. Not that he flirted with me or anything. He just seemed curious for some reason.
One time in the summer, I had the day off, so I went to the beach with my friend Asuna. We had a good time swimming, and then at night, Asuna had other plans, so I came home. Hank was sitting in the living room watching TV. He said 'hi' when I came in.
I was kind of thirsty, so I went to the kitchen to get some lemonade. I was still in my pink bikini and white hoodie, and Hank turned to check out my backside as I walked by. I pretended not to notice, but it was a bit unsettling.
Loretta was working on this whole big spread in the kitchen.
"What's going on?" I asked.
"I'm holding a party here tonight. Didn't I tell you?"
"Oh, that's right. Do you need some help?"
"No, I'm fine." She looked down disapprovingly at my bikini. "You'd better hurry up, and get changed. The guests will be arriving soon."
Unlike my own mom, Loretta doesn't usually complain about what I wear. Maybe she didn't want me dressing like this with Hank here though. I vaguely nodded, poured myself some lemonade, and took it out to the living room.
"What are you watching?" I asked Hank, curious.
"I don't know. Some show."
I pulled over one of the dining room chairs, and stepped across straddling it backwards. Hank perked right up at this, examining my rear end more carefully now. I felt butterflies in my tummy, but honestly, I thought Loretta was just being silly. It was summer, and I'd just been swimming, so of course I was wearing a bikini. There's nothing so strange about that.
"Is there anything else on?" I asked peering back at Hank.
"Not really. What are those?" he said pointing toward some DVD's lying on the floor.
"Oh just some movies. This one's good. It's about a woman boxer and her trainer."
"Yeah, that sounds good! Put it on."
I got up off the chair, and kneeled down in front of the TV. I could feel his eyes on my behind as I leaned forward, and stuck the DVD into the player. I straightened back up, but I felt hot. Still sitting on the floor, I pulled off my hoodie, letting him see my bare back. He didn't say anything, but I could feel his eyes on me, checking me out.
The movie started playing, but there were these big black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
"Oh no. This is the wide screen version. Maybe you have to flip it over..."
I leaned forward again, sticking my bottom in the air. I was beginning to feel a little tingly down there.
Hank straightened up in his chair, trying to hide the tent developing in his trousers. Had I gone too far? I hadn't meant to tease him exactly. He was looking at me more seriously now, wondering perhaps if I was coming on to him. I retreated to my room, before I get in trouble. It was kind of fun seeing him all excited like that. I haven't lost my touch.
Up on the second floor, there was no sign of my host mom's kids Brandon and Jennifer. They must be out, avoiding the party. I didn't really want to go either, but I didn't have any plans. I sat down, and turned on my computer. I signed in to messenger, and sure enough, my boyfriend Ryosuke was online.
"What are you doing?" I typed.
"I got that webcam you were asking about. Do you want to try?"
It took us a few minutes to get it all set up, but soon, I could see his smiling face.
"Were you swimming?" he asked, noting my pink bikini.
"Yeah, I was at the beach with Asuna. What are you up to now? Loretta's having a party, but I'd rather go out. Are you busy?"
"Oh, I don't know. I was just planning on staying here, and getting some rest."
I was kind of disappointed to hear this. I wanted to go out.
"Is there anything I can do to change our mind?" I whispered into the mike. He raised an eyebrow. I got up, closed the door, and came back.
"Like what?"
"Oh I don't know," I answered, playing hard to get. "I was thinking of having a shower."
He gave me this funny look. I could tell he wanted to see me. He was just too lazy to come over.
"Nah, I think I'll pass for today. I appreciate the offer though."
Unwilling to give up so easily, I pulled the straps on my bikini off my shoulders and down.
"Are you sure you don't want to join me? I need someone to scrub my back."
Ryosuke sat there blinking mulling it over. I felt a bit embarrassed, but I finally undid my top, and took it off, showing him my bare breasts. He perked right up.
"Can you show me a bit more?"
Shivering a bit, I stood up, and slowly pulled down my bottoms, showing him my pussy and then my behind. He wiped some drool from the corner of his mouth. I was sure I had him, till the doorbell rang downstairs.
"Oh, shoot! Loretta's guests are here." I sat back down, but the moment passed. Ryosuke's eyes narrowed. He told me to give him a call later, but I knew he wasn't coming. He did seem tired. I felt frustrated. I hate it when he ignores me like this. Maybe I should find a new boyfriend, someone who appreciates me more.
I shut down the PC, wrapped a towel around me, and snuck across to the bathroom. I could hear the guests arriving. Maybe I'll just stay up here, and read or something. Soon though, I heard Loretta calling.
"Emi! Emi! Are you ready yet? The guests are all here."
I turned off the shower, and quickly dried myself off. Figuring everyone was downstairs, I came out into the hall naked, rubbing my hair with the towel.
"You can eat without me. I'll get something later," I shouted down the stairs.
"K."
I turned to go back to the bathroom, but there standing in Loretta's doorway was Hank! He'd clearly been watching, all excited to see me naked. I covered my mouth in shock. I was so flustered I even dropped my towel.
"Wha- wha- what are you doing here?" I blurted out.
"It's OK. Relax," Hank whispered. "I just came up to get something..."
I bent over to get my towel.
"Wow!" he gasped. "You've got a great body!"
I blew the hair out of my eyes, marveling at how he could be so casual. We could hear Loretta downstairs though. He signaled for me to shush, and motioned for me to come closer. I wasn't sure what he was suggesting. Was he trying to start something? Or trying to get me to hide before Loretta came up, and found us? I couldn't tell which.
I stretched the towel out intending to wrap it back around me, but Hank lurched forward, bumping into me. Maybe he was just trying to get me to hide, but it kind of spooked me. Still struggling with the towel, I finally dashed back to my room, closing the door behind me. My heart was pounding. I couldn't believe I'd just flashed him like that. What must he think?
Hank gently rapped at the door.
"Sorry," he whispered. I appreciated his apology, but I was so worried. Loretta will freak if she finds out.
Soon, I heard Hank go back downstairs. I lay there on my bed playing the whole thing over in my head. How could I be so stupid? Shoot. I really hope I don't get in trouble for this.
Eventually though, I started getting hungry. I got dressed in jeans and a t-shirt, and went downstairs. Hank looked repentant, but Loretta clearly had no idea what had happened. That's a relief. I don't want this to turn into something bigger than it is.
For the next little while, I avoided Hank. He did look genuinely sorry. I eventually decided I was overreacting. It was all just a big misunderstanding. Hank was with Loretta, and that had nothing to do with me. I wasn't trying to seduce him, and he wasn't trying to spy on me. No one was to blame.
Then, one night, I went with my friend Satomi to Ryosuke's restaurant. Ryosuke's boss, Mr. Ueda was there, and he treated us to a little sake. Ryosuke still had to work, so I came home. I was feeling a little neglected. Ryosuke always seems so busy.
When I came in, I found Hank in our living room watching TV with the lights down low. Loretta and the kids had apparently gone to bed.
"You're home late," Hank noted. I pulled off my shoes, and stumbled in trying to shake off the effects of the sake.
"Uh, yeah, sorry," I apologized, pulling my hair back out of my eyes. "You're here late too. Are you sleeping over?" I'd long suspected that Loretta and Hank were sleeping together, but this was the first time I'd seen him here so late.