The first year of university was over and I had just made it home to stay at my folks place over the summer, I was looking forward to a little work and meeting friends maybe even a few drinks to enjoy the summer months. It was sweltering hot and I was out in the back yard trimming back the hedges, shorts and a t shirt were definitely the call for this summer, being away from home had definitely its advantages and caused any of the excess weight to fall away leaving nothing but firm toned muscle.
I paused for a moment to inspect my work and wiped the sweat off my forehead, I could feel the sweat rolling off me and deciding it was too hot for even a light t shirt I decided to strip down to just shorts. I was an average height of five foot eight, well built due to sports, had curly brown hair and deep blue eyes, over the last few months I had been spending more time outside, shifting from slightly pale complexion to a light tan brown. Behind me a voice called out
'Damn,look at that sexy body. What I would do to you.'
turning round I saw a the red headed beauty that was Lana. Lana and I had been at school together when we were kids and after separating off to different schools fell out of contact. Over the years we had changed from the young and innocent seven year olds into grown adults, making contact for the first time in eleven years was a shock, when we met by chance in a local bar.
That was two years ago and now we rarely went more than a few days without talking to one another, first we chatted over internet and then sending texts back and forth until this year we had been regularly video chatting. Lana was a inch or shorter than me her hair was wavy with a slight curl at the ends, her body was a slight hourglass figure, light build helped keep trim by her yoga classes but enough left on her to make her bum and boobs seductive, a healthy C cup by my guess, she was wearing a long summer dress and a pair of sandals, her sunglasses propped up on her forehead.
In her hands she held out a glass of iced tea, nodding gratefully I take the glass from her and drained the glass in a few quick swigs, gasping as I was, the drink was made only sweeter when handed to me by this gorgeous woman before me. Lana and I had briefly discussed going out but generally decided that it would make things messy between us and long distance would definitely make things difficult, as good friends we were able to give each other advice on dating or breakups. Lana had confided in me last year after her first year at university, that she had never slept with anyone, having never found the right person, though we were the same age separated by only a month, I had to earn some money before heading off to university.
This year was my turn to be a freshman and I had a year of bad luck with women. I had never really been confident with women until this past year, but was only able to close the deal with a girl once. Lana was somewhat the opposite, open and friendly she admitted that she had made out with a few guys, dated some of them, but never really felt the connection that she wanted. Having finished the drink I put down the glass and threw my arms around her
'Thanks for that, I needed it, great to see you, you just got back?' Despite being covered in sweat Lana hugged me back fiercely. I could smell her perfume, light and fruity it sent my head spinning as I let go of her.
'Yeah got back yesterday thought I would see how you were going, looking pretty good, you been going to the gym?'
Picking up my shirt I wiped myself down and picked up the glass and motioned her towards the house,
'Not really just took up running over the year, but I fancy something a little stronger, I'm done for the day.'
Stepping indoors we grabbed a couple of ciders out the garage and headed into the lounge, sitting there relaxing we chatted about what we had missed recently.
'So... you said you met up with that Lizzy girl, you heard anything since?'
Lana may not have been jealous, if anything she was looking out for me. I shook my head.
'Nothing, we texted for a couple of days but she said she didn't want anything more than that. What about you and Carl, that still going on?'
Referring to guy she had recently been dating.
'We just drifted apart really he was more interested in his music than a serious relationship, but it's cool, I can do what I want.'
Nosy as ever my mum walked in.
'You two just catching up then? Lana great seeing, you make sure you keep him out of trouble'
turning and walking upstairs I stuck my tongue out at her. Lana giggled and tutted me.
'You should have more respect for your elders Ed.'
I shrugged and we both laughed.
'We planning on going into town tonight, you said we should get a few drinks, who is back yet?'
'Mat's birthday is tomorrow I think a group of us will be meeting at his place this evening to go into town, you fancy going?'
Smirking I replied,
'Have you ever known me to turn down going out for the night?'
Smiling we finished our drinks and Lana left, as I saw her out she turned round and gave me a farewell hug and a peck on the cheek.
'Go have a shower you are starting to smell and I will meet you at mine at seven.'
Rolling my eyes I waved good bye and started to get ready for the evening.
Scoffing down an early dinner and hopping in the shower I lathered myself up in shower gel and rinsed off, the cool water a godsend after the sweltering heat out in the garden. After a shave I pulled on a pair of jeans and a collared shirt, I had even slapped on some aftershave. Grabbing my keys, wallet and phone, I ducked out the door saying I should be back late this evening and headed on down the road towards Lana's place.
She had switched from her long summer dress and sandals to a party dress and high heels, her hair was loose around her shoulders a bag slung over her shoulder. We walked a little while to Mat's house where Pete and Mat were drinking in the back yard enjoying the last few rays before the sun set, between them was a large ice bucket full of beers and it was clear that they had been working through them for a good chunk of the day. Cheerily Mat waved us over.
'Hey guys you took your time what time do you want to leave for town?'
Lana pulled out a couple of beers, using my bottle opener I popped their lids and handed her one back, we slumped down into the deck chairs left free.
'We can head off shortly but it looks like we have some catching up to do.'
said Lana gesturing to the empty bottles surrounding them. A couple of beers each and we gave a quick shout up the stairs. Mat's younger sister had recently passed her test and was able to drop the lot of us at the station. Pete hopped in the front of the old Toyota and Mat, Lana and I squeezed into the back, needing support in the back of the car and no where to put my hands I gripped the back of the seat, arm crossing Lana's shoulders, she then clasped her arm around my waist. That brief intimacy felt different to usual as if something unspoken was meant. Shrugging it off we got off at the train station bought our tickets and headed on into town.
Reaching the bar we entered on in flashing ID as we went and headed up to the bar itself. Ordering a round of shots for Mat's birthday we had decided tonight was going to be no holds barred night, setting off at a blistering pace of several shots and mixers, we hit the dance floor and between the four of us dancing badly, we didn't care how we looked, we were having a good time and it was great to kick back and relax for the summer.
Later that night we ducked outside for a breath of fresh air, Mat looked exhausted and somewhat a little worse for wear, Lana and I were really starting to feel the buzz,but had decided to hold back a little to make sure the others got home safe. Turning to Lana I linked my arms around her and hugged her tight.