I had known Brian for about 3 months now. I met him when I started working at a newer factory, him being new as well. Being in our late 20s and being new to the job, we hit it off quickly, joking around at work and hanging out regularly.
It was one weekend night at his house, enjoying one or two beers, playing some video game, when Brian complained about a spasm in his lower back.
"Ah," he said, leaning forward on the couch, rubbing his lower back. "Some days, all the lifting at our job just gets to me." He seemed to be in real discomfort, but I just found it odd, Brian being a bit bigger than me physically. I never had any problems from working, but I sympathized with him.
"Sorry man, that sucks," I said, finishing off the last sip of a beer.
"This may sound crazy," he says, turning towards me. "But I have this massage table I got as a gift, I've never gotten the chance to test it out. You think you could maybe work my lower back a bit?"
"Wha?" I am confused at Brian's request, unable to answer. He just laughs.
"Look," he says, "Nothing weird, ha. I just could really use the help, and it's not like there's any ladies here or professional masseurs."
"I, um.." I try to think of an excuse, a way to say no. "I don't know the first thing about giving a massage, I'd probably make it worse." This makes Brian laugh again, it almost seems like a nervous laugh.
"No, come on, you'll do great. You've got these little dainty hands." He reaches out and squeezes my hands after saying this. I immediately pull them away, laughing.
"Hey!" I exclaim. "That's a bit rude!" Still laughing, Brian stands up and goes to his nearby closet. He pulls out the folding massage table, and sets it up in front of the couch. I merely sit and watch, curious now.
"Oh, come on," Brian lifts his shirt off and tosses it aside, shocking me. The first thing I notice is how defined his body is. I mean, I kind of knew from being around him, but seeing him without a shirt shows off every detail of his ripped abs and pecs. "Just try it, come here."
"Oh, k.." my mind is sort of stun locked after seeing Brian's body. I'm not gay or anything, it just really is impressive. Feebly, I stand up, and move towards the massage table, Brian already laying face down on it.
"Oh, I forgot," he says, turning his head, reaching into a bag. He grabs some oil, and hands it to me. "It's supposed to be warming oil, good for pain relief. I don't know, feel free to use some." I stare at the oil, setting it aside for the moment, my eyes returning to Brian's long back on the table in front of me.
"Ok. I might have to." I stand next to the table, and place my hands about halfway down Brian's back. I begin to do my best massage impression (I've seen a few videos) mimicking the movements of kneading and squeezing the muscles.
"Wow," Brian's voice is noticeably lower and calmer than a few seconds ago. "That already feels incredible. Keep going, please."
"Ok, good." I feel proud of myself, able to help my friend out like this. He mentioned his lower back, so I move my hands down lower, massaging a few inches above Brian's shorts. He lets out a deep sigh as I hit this area, so I know that I'm doing the right thing. I can't lie, I become a bit mesmerized at the way Brian's strong back feels beneath my hands.
"Mmm," Brian nearly moans out. "That's starting to feel incredible. Feel free to use the oil."