A Night Out
The burlesque show is nice - maybe not amazing but definitely enjoyable. It doesn't hurt that the ticket included some hors d'oeuvres and drinks. You munched on a few delicious snacks and are now nursing a nice cocktail. You have a small table to yourself. You don't mind the solitude - it was a long day of exploring the city, so you're not sure you have a lot of energy for interaction.
Of course, just as you told yourself "solo sounds great", someone pulls up at your table. A man, holding a cocktail of his own, politely asking if he could sit at your table. You glance at him quickly. Big guy - very muscular, bigger than you normally like. Wears a nice light gray suit, dark shirt with one button open. Shaved face and head. However, despite the burliness, he doesn't look threatening. Confident, yes, but respectful and very calm, with a smile that is not a grin. You feel that if you declined, he would leave and give you no trouble. On a whim, you nod, and he sits down.
The two of you exchange impressions from the show. He speaks well, and the references he makes to other productions indicate that he's seen quite a few. The conversation is pleasantly slow, punctuated by silence that doesn't feel awkward. He compliments you on your earrings, and his eyes clearly appreciate more that just the jewelry. He's very subtle, nothing sleazy, but you know he's interested. A faint but pleasant smell of his cologne - something with leather? tree bark? just a hint, not obnoxious - makes
you
a bit interested, too. You pick up the phone to check time and decide to message me.
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I think someone is hitting on me ~_~
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I know ~_~
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...Huh? How?
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He's safe. Enjoy :) We'll talk later.
You're baffled, trying to process the information. What's the story? Did I set it all up? You're eager to find out more, but I don't respond anymore, and you remember that I am on a business trip jammed with meetings. Still. He's safe! That's good news. You are enjoying his company so far.
The show is nearing the end, and the conversation progresses pleasantly. The flirting is subtle, almost imperceptible - but it's there for sure. On both sides. You enjoy the electricity in the air. Still, he doesn't push or rush anything. Why aren't more men like that?
...You pick up your light jacket from the coat rack. He walks out with you. Pointing out that your path back to the hotel goes through some seedy blocks, he offers to walk with you. Sure, why not? He does have a point, and his presence at your side makes the walk more enjoyable. It doesn't take very long, and here you are at the hotel doors.
- Would you like me to come up?
Simple, direct, not pressuring. He's truly giving you the choice. He's confident enough to know that you're not entirely uninterested but will be cool if you decline. You're on the fence for a moment, but then you smell that cologne again, and remember our message exchange.
- Sure, that sounds good.
You get into the elevator and press floor 33, appreciating the high-rise room. Nobody is in the elevator with you two; he could start getting handsy, but he doesn't. Nice. There is silence, but it's not uncomfortable.
Once you get into the room, you leave him in the armchair and head for the shower. Despite saying that you will "just be a minute", you take your time relaxing under the hot water, preening, and generally taking care of yourself. Eventually you emerge, wrapped in a large towel. "Your turn", - you say.
He's staring out of the window, enjoying the night cityscape from such a high vantage point. "This is an awesome view", - he says. "Yes," - you agree. - "I have no idea how my husband finds these amazing rooms for me, but I sure appreciate it!" - You notice that mentioning a "husband" doesn't perturb him at all.
He heads for the shower. In the meantime, you lose the towel and spread out on the bed, naked and relaxed. You grab the phone.
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So... What's the story? How do you know him?
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Suffice it to say that I know enough about him to know he's safe :)
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Did you send him to me?
- Well, not
send
, but I did mention to him where you will be. Obviously, no promises or commitments - he just got a chance to try his luck with you, is all. :)
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But how do
you
know him?
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I had a brief sexual encounter with him. ~_~
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!!!!!!!! Tell!!!