I walked into the mall, the cool air conditioning hitting me like a wave. It was late in the evening, but I needed to get some shopping done for my upcoming business trip. I glanced around and noticed that the mall was deserted, which was surprising for a Tuesday night. Nevertheless, I was relieved as I didn't want to feel rushed.
I walked towards the food court, my thoughts wandering to the list of things I needed to buy for my trip. Some business clothes, a blouse maybe, and perhaps a swimsuit.
As I sat down at one of the tables in the food court, I pulled out my phone and sent a text to my husband.
"Hey, I'm at the mall, I'll be home later than usual. Just need to grab a few things for my trip," I typed.
I placed my phone on the table and looked around, lost in thought. I couldn't help but think about the state of my marriage. My husband travels for work all the time, and the spark between us has gone out. I'm not depressed, but I'm feeling unfulfilled.
I sat there, lost in thought, before my phone beeped. I picked it up to see my husband's response.
"Cool," he replied.
I put my phone down and sighed. It wasn't the response I was hoping for, but it was what I had come to expect. I stood up from the table, ready to go shopping. As I walked towards the first store, lost in thought about my marriage, I caught a glimpse of myself in the store window reflection. I couldn't help but pause and take a closer look. My dark brown hair was cut in a pixie cut, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride as I looked at myself. I had always been relatively short, standing at 5'5", but my slim frame accentuated my curves in all the right places. My body was something I had always been proud of, and I had worked hard to maintain my figure.
I noticed a young man heading towards me as I continued walking. He was not particularly attractive, but he seemed to be around 20 years old and around 6'2". As he saw me, he did a double-take and was very obviously attracted to me. He had that nervous and insecure energy that all young man have as they near an attractive woman, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction as I smiled to myself and kept walking past him.
Entering the first store, I headed straight to the workwear section, determined to find the perfect outfit for my upcoming business trip. I pulled a black skirt, jacket, and white blouse off the rack, holding them up to myself in the mirror. The outfit hugged my curves in all the right places, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of confidence wash over me.
I step into the cramped dressing room, pulling the curtain behind me. The air thick with the smell of cheap cologne and fabric softener. I peel off my boots, black skinny jeans, and black tank top and stand in front of the full-length mirror, surveying myself from head to toe. I run my hands over my perky breasts and smooth stomach, then turn to admire my toned backside.
I shake my head, trying to clear my mind of these distracting thoughts. I'm here to shop for business attire, not indulge in my own vanity. I take the suit off the hanger and slip it on, smoothing out the wrinkles as I go. The black skirt falls just below my knees, and the white blouse is thin and clings to my skin, revealing the outline of my nipples. I hesitate, wondering if this is appropriate for a business trip, but then decide that I can always wear a camisole underneath.
I slip on the black blazer and take a step back, looking at myself in the mirror. The outfit is a little conservative for my taste, but it does make me look professional. I glance at my phone, seeing that I have a text from my husband, but I ignore it for now. I take a deep breath and step out of the dressing room, feeling a rush of excitement as I do.
That's when I see him. A young man is standing by the racks of clothing, and his eyes flick up to meet mine before quickly darting away. I can tell that he's nervous, and I feel a sudden urge to tease him. I walk past him slowly, making sure to sway my hips just enough to catch his attention. I can feel his eyes on me, and I know that he's looking at my body.
I saunter over to the rack of clothing, feigning disinterest in the young man who can't seem to take his eyes off me. I run my fingers through the hangers of dresses, skirts, and blouses, but nothing really catches my eye until I see a white sundress. It's simple and delicate, with spaghetti straps and a flowy skirt that looks perfect for the upcoming summer weather. I grab it and hold it up to my body, imagining how it would look on me.
I make my way towards the dressing room with the sundress in hand. Out of the corner of my eye, I see the young man's gaze lingering on me, and I decide to give him a bit of a show. I walk slowly, letting him follow behind me without being too obvious. I can feel his eyes burning into my back as I reach the dressing room, and I deliberately leave a gap in the curtain as I step inside.
As I start to undress, I make sure to twist and turn, giving him ample opportunity to ogle my body. I peel off my tight jeans, slowly sliding them down my hips, and I can feel his gaze fixated on my ass as I wiggle out of them. I kick off my boots, enjoying the feeling of being barefoot on the cool floor, and then peel off my black tank top, exposing my perky breasts.
I hear a small gasp from outside the dressing room and can't help but smile to myself. I slip on the sundress, and as I suspected, it's much too revealing for work. The neckline plunges deeply, showing off a generous amount of cleavage, and the hemline barely reaches mid-thigh, making it inappropriate for any professional setting. But I don't care - I'm having fun teasing this young man who seems to be thoroughly enjoying the show.
I twirl around in front of the mirror, giving him a full view of the dress and my body. I know I look good, and I revel in the attention. I take my time getting back into my black tank top and jeans, I can't help but feel a thrill of excitement at the thought of this stranger's gaze lingering on me.
Exiting the dressing room, I see him still standing by the rack of clothes, his eyes now downcast as if trying to avoid my gaze and I can't help but smirk as I notice the young man's eyes follow me as I browse through the racks of clothing. It's clear that he's trying to be subtle, but his interest in me is painfully obvious. I decide to have a little fun with him, and make my way towards him, feigning a stumble and falling into him. He catches me, his hands firm against my waist, and I look up at him with a playful grin.
"Whoops, I guess I'm a little clumsy," I say with a laugh. "Thanks for catching me." He flushes a deep red and stammers out a response, clearly flustered by my proximity. I decide to take pity on him and ask a few casual questions.
"So, do you go to university around here?" I ask, flipping my hair over my shoulder.
"Y-yeah, I'm a freshman," he responds, his voice shaking a little.
"What's your major?" I inquire, trying to put him at ease.
"Uh, undecided for now," he admits. "I'm still trying to figure things out."
I nod understandingly, continuing to make small talk with him. I introduce myself and tell him that I'm just here shopping for some clothes for an upcoming trip. He seems eager to help, and I can't help but be amused by his obvious nervousness.