The bar was buzzing with people enjoying their Saturday afternoon; voices and laughter combined almost loud enough to drown out the sound of the waves crashing. I closed my eyes briefly, enjoying the heat of the sunshine warm my bare shoulders.
I couldn't wait to see you. After the first few times we had seen each other, sweet dates during which I thought I was flirting very well, you had commented that you weren't sure whether I was interested. Despite my having told you a number of times that I am naive and am completely oblivious to hints (I once had a guy pull me to the side at a party to tell me you was going to "make a move" -- to which I responded "oh ok, bye" with disappointment, thinking he was leaving -- I know, bad move on my part!), you didn't seem to be taking the warning seriously. I wanted you - and I was determined to make you realise it.
My back stiffened, and a warm flush rolled through my body as you walked up behind me, your hand firmly on my bare back as you murmur a soft "hi" in my ear. I turned to you, my smile wide as I returned your greeting, drinking in the sight of you.
You slid onto the stool next to me, and, with a resigned sigh, asked me what the plan for the afternoon was. You smiled at me patiently, feigning excitement as I explained I wanted to check out a few stores on the main street, then perhaps a specialist boutique. The depressed exhalation that escaped your lips was almost quiet enough to be missed -- almost. I smirked to myself as I heard it; I knew very well that, having missed my flirting and now accompanying me on a shopping trip for a costume party we were attending, you thought you had been "friend-zoned". It was driving me crazy to keep my hands off you, but I restrained myself, quietly looking forward to seeing the penny drop when you realised just how badly I want you.
Hearing about the afternoon of "excitement" I had planned, you slid from the stool, holding your hand out to me as I also climbed down. For the first time today, you could see me fully; the short white sundress with slim shoulder straps, fitted around my bust before flaring to a full skirt, cut to show off the tanned skin of my thighs. As I bent to pick up my handbag, you appreciated the deep v cut of the top, snug against my milky DD breasts. Straightening, I slung my handbag over my shoulder and led you out of the bar, pleased our destinations were within a couple k's; walking distance, and a track along the beachfront at that -- who could complain at that?
Well, it appeared you could. Despite our usual upbeat conversation, your mood was decidedly dejected as we walked along the beachfront, dragging your feet somewhat and lagging half a step behind me as we reached closer to our destination. You walked on the dry sand as I described the items I needed to collect as I paddled in the water, my bare feet splashing as the waves begin to recede. I was so caught in the description of a particular dress that I don't notice the wind building until a sudden gust caught and lifted my swirling skirt a couple of inches higher in the air. I squealed as my hands reached for the fabric, pushing it down. I wanted you to see what was underneath but had hoped that would happen later. Glancing back at you, however, your smirk and the glint in your eyes were enough to make me blush deeply, knowing that my skirt lifted just enough to reveal the red lace panties I had on underneath, and the unsecured garter straps that were attached to them. I turned back to continue walking and continued the conversation. Your pace quickened to match mine as a realisation hit you; I wore sexy underwear when I was hoping someone would see it. And today, you were the only someone spending time with me.
* * *
After watching four outfit changes, you started to doubt the intentions of my underwear. All you had seen so far was very conservative outfits and no flirtation. In addition, none of them had come close to the dress I described to you (or that you thought I described to you -- you weren't really listening) -- so it seemed like this shopping trip was going to drag out forever, especially remembering that the specialist boutique I said I wanted to visit remained. From the change room, I heard your huff of frustration as you called out, asking how I was going with the next outfit.
I watched my reflection in the mirror, assessing the outfit. A dress similar to that I had worn, but strapless and midnight black; much sleeker and sexier than the pretty sundress -- and exactly what I had described to you. I stepped out of the change rooms and called out for your opinion. I watched you look up at me and saw surprise register on your face as you saw the transformation from the innocent girl who had been walking along the beach to the sexier, sophisticated woman in now front of you. I twirled, the skirt spinning so you could appreciate the dress from each angle. You smiled and nodded at me with approval, before your smile slipped a little and your eyes narrowed at me. I stopped moving, immediately anxious that I had been caught.
"Jessica" you asked, your voice dangerously low, "what are you wearing to the party tonight?"
I looked at you, my eyes wide and smiling as I innocently answered, "This dress".
You rose from the chair and rounded on me, growling not to tease you as you started your question again.
"This is a costume party."
I nodded.
"And you said you would take care of our costumes."
I nodded again.
"What are you going as?"
I looked up at you, smiling sweetly as I responded that you'd find out. Your frustration is evident as you stalk back to your chair. Returning to the change room, I noticed a minor issue and called out to you, thankful for another opportunity to try to make you realise what I really wanted. As I heard you reach the door of the room, I slid the lock and open the door enough that you could see me.
"Can you please take care of the zipper?" I asked as I turned away from you, watching you in the mirror. You met my eyes, before they fell to my dress. Your hands felt the shiver run through my body as you tugged the zipper down the length of my spine, from the top of my dress to just above my panty line. Each metal tooth released revealed another sliver of skin, slowly revealing the red lace strapless bra cupping my breasts. You froze as the zipper halted, mesmerised by the sight of red, the knowledge that I was wearing a matching lingerie set, trying to recall the brief flash of panties in your mind. I coughed softly, and you unfroze, meeting my eyes before you abruptly turned and returned to your position on the chair.
As I slipped the sundress over my shoulders, I couldn't help but hope you're starting to take the hint. God bless stubborn zippers.