Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction, and it was created solely by me as the author. All characters are over the age of 18. Any similarities to characters, real life people, or things are all happenstance, though my appreciation to those who have
inspired
my works is immense.
Author's Note:
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Recap:
"That," Connie announced, "was brilliant." I looked over at the camera where a topless image of my friend filled the picture as she licked her fingers. "Best one I've ever been witness to, Mark. Hands down."
"She's the best next to you, Con," Mark answered, "and doubtful that we'll ever find better."
"I love you both," I offered and nuzzled up to Mark's side. I must have fallen asleep. Sex was hard work.
I Was Their Babysitter - pt. 2
After Mark drove me home that night, I floated into the house and went to bed with a smile on my face. I'd just had a night of amazing sex with a man I'd always fantasized about Oh, yeah. And he was married to a woman who I considered my first female crush. And we were all cool with it!
Christmas Eve and Day were filled with family, gifts, food, movies, and minimal drama, at least that which I witnessed. When I could be, I was in my room or in the basement with my cousin watching movies and talking about classes since we were studying the same subjects. She was a year older than me and quite a bit more experienced in the ways of sex and life.
"Did you ever go and try out getting waxed?" Lana asked as she lounged on the couch. "I'm sorry I didn't make it into town to take you like I had promised." Oh yeah, and she was full of excuses too.
"Yes," I answered and nodded. "I did a bit more research and then made an appointment. I go every six weeks or so."
"Isn't it great?" she asked and laughed. "Rob loves it. He only goes down on me when I'm smooth, so I make it a point to keep it that way all the time."
"Rob?" I asked. Last I knew, she was seeing a guy named Tim.
"The guy I'm seeing," she answered as if the whole family knew and invitations to their wedding were impending.
"Weren't you just telling me about your night with Tim last week?"
"Yeah," she responded nonchalantly. "He's still around when Rob's busy."
"Oh, right," I offered and tried not to shake my head. First names in her playbook rolled off her tongue like NFL team rosters. I think she had her main 11 guys and kept the remaining 50 or so as backups.
"So... college life!" Lana suddenly declared excitedly. "How's it going? More to the point, now that Mitch is out of the picture, thank God, by the way, you've been free to get out there! How's the lineup? Are you dating, or just getting some here or there?" Because Lana lived this type of life, it was safe to assume she felt it was the way
all
people lived their lives.
"Well, between work and school, cuz," I reminded her (with no change of her understanding, really) because it was generally my first instinct to do so, "I'm rather busy. I'm actually cool with focusing on me at the moment."
"Well, but that's what I'm talking about!" Lana began yelling but lowered her voice when my two younger brothers came running downstairs.
"Aunt Babs is looking for you, Lah-naaaaa," my little brother, Scott, taunted.
"You're in truuuu-buuull!" Shawn added.
Ignoring them, Lana turned to me. "Must be time to go home," she speculated. "I'll call you, and we
will
go out to talk, alright?" Before I could answer her, she pulled me into a hug. "And if anything," she whispered into my ear, "take care of
yourself
. No need to suffer just because you don't have time for a guy. Love ya," she added and squeezed me again for an extra hug.
"Lana!" Aunt Babs called down the stairs.
"I'm
coming
!" Lana wailed back. The boys went running up the stairs ahead of her. Just before she took the first step, she winked at me as she claimed, "I
wish
I was, but that's what I always scream when I am!
Ha!
Merry Christmas. I'll text you soon."
"Bye, Lana," I yelled and shook my head. What a trip. Well, even if I had gotten the opportunity to share my new experience, I couldn't have. For whatever reason, that enhanced the entire situation. No one was the wiser.
It wasn't odd for me to spend time at the Dartmouth residence, so coming and going was nothing. I hadn't lied about where I was on the 23rd or where I would be in a couple days. It was on the calendar. And I didn't have to worry about messy emotions or concerns about dating or availability or him hanging out with his girl best friend who ended up being his next girlfriend after me! (Oops - high school trauma response. Sorry...)
I cleaned up the room and shook my head at the unfinished soda left behind by my cousin. I'd have to empty it or my little brothers, who already had too much energy, would surely find it. They'd end up drinking it and stay awake even longer than they should've been, especially after a day like Christmas. Once the TV and lights were turned off, I slowly ascended the stairs to the main floor to see what I could help with. If Babs and Lana were leaving, the rest of the family would soon see their way to the door. I started in the kitchen and cleaned up what I could. Soon enough, I'd be lying in bed thinking about Mark and Connie and all the things I wanted to do with them.
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