This is part 4 of this series. It will only make sense if you have read parts 1, 2, and 3 first. Otherwise, you won't know who any of the characters are, or what the hell is going on...
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'Clo says she wants to take a rest from it,' said Viv. 'She says don't close the door because she might be back, but she wants to see how things go with Deena.' It was exactly what I'd expected. Clo was in a new relationship and it didn't feel right to her to carry on having casual sex with me for the Showcase videos. I understood completely; I was having the same feeling myself, now that I was with Aly. There was nothing stopping me from carrying on doing the solo stuff, but I had a lot of subscribers who I knew would soon unsubscribe if the lesbian content dried up, so to speak. 'So, is that the end of the Showcase, Shona? Shame if it is, I was just starting to enjoy it.'
I'd met Viv in The Sip for a catch up on a Tuesday night, and of course she'd been talking to Clo at work. We hadn't talked about the Showcase or made any videos, for a couple of weeks, because I'd been preoccupied with things like starting a new relationship, and I hadn't spoken to Clo at all apart from that brief exchange in The Sip the previous Friday.
'Well, I'm not sure, I said, uncertainly, 'I could carry on, but I think a lot of subscribers will drift away if there's no new lesbian videos appearing. I didn't really think about the possibility of this situation arising when we started doing the girl-girl stuff.'
'No, me neither. Sorry.'
'It's not your fault Viv. You couldn't be expected to foresee this. If anything, you might have expected Clo and me to get together, but that was never going to happen.'
'I suppose not, but it was me who suggested the FF stuff, and it was fun, while it lasted.' She smiled dreamily, obviously conjuring up a memory.
'Has Clo told Deena about it? The Showcase?' I asked.
'No. She thinks the relationship is a bit fragile, so she's treading carefully. Deena is only just taking her first gay steps, after all, and Clo doesn't want her to run away screaming.'
'Understandable,' I nodded.
'Clo said their first sex was strange. Deena was very uncertain, and Clo had to "be very gentle with her." Only fingers at first, and the only oral was breasts and a bit of "tentative finger-tasting." I think it'll be OK though; I've noticed Deena definitely has a bit of a spring in her step lately.'
Viv and I had been catching up for almost an hour, and I'd told her the full story of what happened at the end of last week. I didn't leave much out either. We haven't many secrets from each other, and we have never had any bashfulness about sex, but it did feel a little odd, talking to her about the joy of lesbian sex, when I know she's determinedly straight. I also had to be careful not to be insensitive to her current "single and frustrated" status.
What I hadn't told her was that I'd arranged for Aly to meet us here an hour later. I wanted to introduce my new girlfriend to my best friend, and to show her off, of course, but I also hoped the Showcase might pop up in the conversation at some point. Devious, you could call me.
'So, when am I going to meet the amazing Aly?' She finally asked.
'In about five minutes, hopefully,' I grinned, looking at my watch. 'She's coming here to meet us. I've invited her,' I said, making Viv's eyes widen. She thumped me on the arm.
'You witch! We've been sat here an hour and you didn't tell me she was coming??'
'I wanted it to be a surprise,' I laughed. 'You knew you were going to meet her sooner, rather than later, surely?'
'Well yes, but... yes but... Oooh you! I wonder why I'm still mates with you sometimes!'
I was grinning from ear to ear. I knew she didn't mean it.
We carried on chatting as five minutes, then ten, went past. I was just checking my watch for the umpteenth time when a rather breathless Aly walked in, wearing jeans, her trademark two-inch heels, a cream cashmere sweater and a nicely tailored suede jacket. As usual, she looked stunning. I stood to greet her, followed by Viv, and she kissed me on the cheek. 'Hi babe, sorry I'm late. Bloody parking around here eh? How do you stand it?' She turned to give Viv a similar kiss on the cheek, and said, 'You must be Viv. So nice to meet you. Shona has told me you are her very bestest friend.'
Viv blushed, slightly, and seemed a little tongue-tied. Unusual for her.
'Can I get you girls a drink?' said Aly, and headed to the bar.
Viv's mouth was gaping. 'Fckn hell Shona. You weren't kidding about her. She's awesome.'
'Isn't she just?' I said, beaming. God, I was so proud of her.
Viv gazed towards her as she stood at the bar. 'I can see why she had such an effect on you. She could almost turn ME. Look at those legs!'
'You should see them naked,' I murmured provocatively.
'Shona, stop it,' she scolded. '... I can imagine them though.'
Aly returned with drinks, followed by the barman with the third drink - I think he just wanted another close look at her. She took off her jacket, revealing that her subtle nipple bumps were present and correct, and sat opposite us, elegantly crossing her long legs. We chatted -- small talk -- but Viv was oddly quiet. Aly had definitely made an impression.
A little later, Viv excused herself and went to the loo, and Aly said 'She's not quite what I imagined.'
'Really? Why?'
'Well, she's more dainty. Sweet-looking, and quiet. Looks like butter wouldn't melt in her mouth.'
'It's a false impression. She's just as dirty-minded as me,' I grinned. 'Nothing fazes her. She's unshockable... and she's not usually quiet.'