This is part 3 of this series. It will only make sense if you have read parts 1 and 2 first. Otherwise, you won't know who any of the characters are...
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'Yes of course you can take me... for a drink or anything else you fancy.'
Wow. I expected a positive reply, but she really wasn't holding back her ardour. It seemed I had her hooked... of course, she'd had ME hooked almost from the first time she walked into my treatment room.
Her fervour took me aback though; I wasn't really expecting this from her, but this was my first experience of lesbian dating. Perhaps it was just one of the differences? I don't think a woman this early in a straight relationship would want to appear quite so keen. I know I wouldn't, I'd be much more guarded, but maybe between women it was different.
I suddenly felt deliriously happy; the passion between Aly and I seemed to be equal on both sides. This was going to be great! I drove home in a euphoric daze, and as soon as got there, I dialled her number; 'YOU are naughty... There's a cool little bar, very near my flat, called "The Sip That Rocks," or just "The Sip" to most people. Can we meet there tomorrow at eight? I'm a bit shattered tonight'
'Yeah, I know the place. That will be brilliant, see you there!'
'Great, I'm looking forward already, and Aly?'
'Hm?'
'Bring your toothbrush.'
She gave a girly little giggle. 'Oo, naughty but nice.'
I ended the call, buzzing from head to toe. I wanted to tell Viv about this thrilling development with Aly, but I stopped myself as my finger was hovering over the call button. I wanted to get it straight in my head how I was going to tell Viv about her, as well as how I was going to tell Aly about Viv and Clo, and especially their involvement in my Showcase.
I ate something, had a glass of wine, and then just crashed out. All this passion and excitement was exhausting.
7.55pm on Friday night saw me walking down to The Sip. As I approached the door a taxi pulled up and Aly stepped out. I felt my breath catch in my throat as I saw her; she was wearing a pale grey above the knee jersey dress with a polo neck - very figure-hugging - with black tights, and shoes with about a 2 inch heel. Over this, she had a short, thin, 'puffer' jacket, left unzipped. It was a warm looking outfit, but it was September in the UK, so quite chilly. With this outfit, and her short blonde hair -- so stylish -- she looked more than eye-catching.
Aly is not like other runners and athletes I've met; many of them are permanently in sports gear -- never out of fleeces, trainers and leggings -- but not Aly. Every time I'd seen her she was incredibly well-dressed, and it made me feel uncomfortably frumpy sometimes. I knew I'd have to raise my game if I was going to be with her long-term.
That night in The Sip, though, I had made an effort; I had my best, well-fitted, black jeans on, with a pair of 3 inch wedges, and a green knitted top with a lowish neckline, which showed a nice bit of cleavage and went really well with my red hair. I had dressed it up with dangly earrings, a gold neck chain, AND a gold bangle -- the full house for me in terms of jewellery.
We kissed, and complemented each other on our outfits, as we girls do, and I went to the bar for drinks while Aly claimed a couple of seats. The Sip was busy as usual, and there were a couple of people I knew to say hello to, or wave to across the room. I felt an intense pride, being there with Aly, though I'm sure none of my acquaintances realised we were a dating couple -- they'd only ever seen me with boyfriends. I wondered how they would react when it became obvious, or when (if) I introduced her as 'my partner.'
Aly had found a spot on a comfy two-seater and I went and joined her. She had taken off her puffer jacket and I couldn't help noticing her subtle but clearly-visible nipple-bumps showing through her tight jersey dress. I couldn't resist a little tease; 'Are you cold, Aly, or just pleased to see me?'
She rolled her eyes. 'Oh, them. They're always like that to some extent. If I really want to hide them, I have to stick something over them, but I hardly ever do.'
'Good! You shouldn't hide them, they are very... alluring' and I shot her a naughty smile.
'Hm, but they attract the wrong kind of attention sometimes, you know?'
Well, I did know, but I was glad she was refusing to hide them. For tonight at least
She had a larger than average handbag with her, obviously containing her overnight things, so I continued the flirtatious mood; 'Did you remember your toothbrush?'
'Oh yes, and that's not all...'
She unzipped her bag, exposing a bit of yellow fabric with a Nike swoosh. The running knickers!
'Wow, the Nike knix! Have you some role-play in mind?'
'Yes, you can play the physio, and I'll be your unobtainable patient, except this time, I won't be unobtainable,' and she gave me the most lascivious wink.
GOD, she knew how to push my buttons! I wanted to take her back to the flat there and then, but I resisted and we stayed for another drink, chatting about work, running, clothes... underwear... sex. We couldn't keep away from sex for long, and she was great at talking about it; not at all bashful about describing exactly what she liked, and why. I enjoyed being able to do the same. With her, it was easy.
My revelation about the Showcase had really got her motor running, and she told me that, the previous evening, she had experimented with filming herself using her phone, and had found it a 'fantastically horny' experience. I knew exactly what she meant because I remembered how intense my first experience of doing it was. We had a laugh about what a pair of 'weird perverts' we were, and we were still giggling about it when two women walked into the bar and -OMG - one of them was Clo!
She was with an attractive, dusky brunette who I didn't know, and she spotted me almost immediately and came over. I had no time to decide how to play this or prepare myself at all.
'Hi Shona, you alright? Not seen you in here before.'