"Yeah stripping," Emma replied.
"There has got to be a million different ways to exercise that don't involve taking off your clothes." Tyler protested. "Besides your body is already perfect. I don't understand why you are so concerned about exercise."
"It's about maintaining what I've got. I really am happy with my body, but it never hurts to tone up a little. And yes there are other ways to work out, but there are also lots of benefits to stripping." Emma continued "it requires a lot of stamina and core strength. It works almost every muscle in the body, especially stabilizing muscles that help maintain balance. Plus it's fun and improves self esteem."
Emma and Tyler had been dating for two years now. They met after returning to their hometown after college. Tyler was a year older than Emma and they never really crossed paths growing up. Their chance encounter happened at a popular local bar. Their respective groups of friends combined through a mutual friend that floated around in both circles. After hitting it off Tyler asked Emma out on a date and the rest is history.
Tyler had almost gotten used to Emma's spur of the moment wild ideas, but this was one that even he was not prepared to deal with.
"Ok I guess that makes sense, but I have to be honest with you. I'm really not comfortable with you working at a strip club."
"Oh I wouldn't be going to a strip club! That gets too sketchy and the guys at those places don't exactly have a lot of respect for women."
Tyler felt a sense of relief. "Ok sorry I didn't get it. I didn't realize you meant you were going to be alone when you did it."
"Well not alone, that would be weird and not very fun. Besides I think playing off the spectator is critical to the dynamic of dancing and stripping."
"So you are saying you want me to watch you strip?" Tyler was starting to like the idea.
"No I can't with you. The dynamic isn't there if it's in front of a significant other. I can't really explain it and a group makes for a better audience anyway."
"Then for who?"
"My friends who else?" Emma chuckled as if it were an obvious conclusion.
Tyler had long been frustrated and jealous that Emma hung around mostly guys. Throughout their relationship the two of them had never fully integrated with each other's circle of friends. Emma happened to be the lone girl in her group of friends.
Tyler had no worries about Emma cheating, but he did not trust the guys. There were four of them Austin, Zach, Matt and Cody. She said she was "one of the guys," but their actions suggested to Tyler they wanted more.
"I'm sure they'd all love to see my hot girlfriend naked and what if they try something!"
"Tyler relax, I'm not getting naked for them. And all of the flirting and sex jokes between us is just that, jokes. This is really just more of the same really because it doesn't mean anything. It's like acting! When you are acting you might kiss or have a love scene, but it's not cheating because it's not real. Yes stripping and exotic dancing are sexual, but it's not sexual in the context of it being done in front of them. And these guys I trust, it's not like with strangers where my safety might be at risk."
Tyler resigned himself to the fact that Emma wasn't changing her mind and he really did trust her. "Ok Emma, but can you just do a favor for me?"
"Sure hunny. What did you have in mind?"
"Just to help me feel better that the guys are behaving themselves can you send me the occasional text when you do this so I know what's going on? And maybe a selfie too."
Emma cutely rolled her eyes and laughed, "geez such a worrier! But if it makes you feel better then sure I'll do that tonight."
"Tonight? It's a Friday I was hoping you and I could hang out tonight."
"Sorry hun, Austin is having a bonfire and I already told him I'd be there. But we'll hang out tomorrow I promise!"
Chapter 1: The Bonfire
Emma -
Emma as usual was the last to arrive. The guys expected it and of course relentlessly teased her about it.
"Look who finally showed up!"
"Typical woman taking forever to get ready!"
Emma laughed "oh hush! You know I'm worth waiting for."
Zach chimes in "yeah come on guys you know Emma needs an extra hour to do makeup to cover her hideous goblin face."
Emma started playfully slapping his head, "oh shut up you little bitch!"
"Stop stop! I was only kidding, you know you're hot!" As Zach tried covering his head.
"That's better!" Emma sassily stuck out her tongue. "Actually I had to stop at home to change into my workout outfit."
Emma was wearing an outfit more fitting for the club than a gym. Low rise denim shorts, heels, a tight t-shirt exposing her mid drift, and a small open vest over the top.
"What kind of workout are you planning on doing in that?" Matt asked.
"Well interesting you should ask. Remember when we were drinking last weekend and Cody mentioned seeing something on Facebook about pole dancers being really athletic and burning a lot of calories? Well I did my own research and it's true. Not just with pole dancing, but strippers too. In fact exotic dancing can be even better. I wanted to try and need an audience so I thought of you guys!"
The guys looked at each other in disbelief. "Woah.." one of them uttered.
Emma quickly followed up with, "I don't mean I'm getting naked in front of you guys. Just getting down to the bare minimum to stay covered and practicing my moves. Like I said the goal is to work out so the point of dancing and lap dancing isn't a sexual thing. Besides since I won't be naked and we are all friends there will not be anything sexual about it."
The guys all responded almost simultaneously in support of Emma's idea.
"Absolutely there isn't anything sexual about that."
"Happy to help in any way I can."
"Agree Emma sounds like a great way to workout."
Emma was delighted at the outpouring of support from her friends.
"Awesome! You guys rock and are such amazing friends. Let me start playing some music." Emma paused, "oh wait just have to do something first real quick first."
Emma remembered her promise to Tyler. She quickly rattled off some texts and held her phone out in front of her to take a selfie.
"Ok ready to start!"
Tyler -
Tyler wasn't happy his girlfriend was dancing around in front of her male friends. He didn't even feel like going out. He just sat at home streaming some old shows and waiting by his phone to hear from Emma.
His phone chimed signaling he had gotten a text. It was Emma.
Emma: Hey hun just wanted to let you know I'm about to start and I'm really excited. The boys are being complete gentlemen and super supportive.
Tyler was certain they were very supportive.
Emma: They are totally cool with it and agree it's a great workout idea.
Emma: Oh almost forgot. Here is a pic. Nothing naughty! :)
The picture dropped right after. It was difficult to see her entire outfit, but it clearly fit the bill for stripping. It was pretty revealing and Tyler began to feel flustered that she was going to be dancing around in that for her friends.
"At least she isn't taking any of it off for them," he said out loud to himself.
Over an hour passed without hearing anything. A few dances shouldn't take very long he thought. Tyler decided to text her.
Tyler: Hey babe how is everything going?
About 15 minutes went by before he got a response.
Emma: Oh sorry hun! I didn't notice your text until now. But things are going great! The boys said I'm really good and gave me some good feedback and constructive criticism.
A picture immediately followed. It was a full body picture, clearly taken by someone else. Emma was wearing only a bra and thong. The bra was almost like lingerie, her breasts were covered but the outline of her nipples was clear. The thong barely covered her pussy. She had her knees bent in a crouching position, legs spread back arched, definitely a stripper pose.
Tyler: I thought you weren't taking any clothes off?
Emma: I only said I wouldn't get naked, but I have to take some clothes off for it to be stripping silly! It's not like they can see anything more than if I was wearing a bikini.
Tyler couldn't say much, she made a good point, and he should have discussed limits with her a little more thoroughly.
Tyler: Who took the picture?
Emma: I think that particular one was taken by Zach. I wanted to see how I looked so I asked the guys to take some pics and forward them to me.
Tyler wasn't thrilled that her guy friends all had provocative pictures of his girlfriend now.
Emma: I'm happy this went so well. Totally my favorite new workout. I'll tell you more tomorrow. I can't wait!! Love you babe!
Chapter 2: Day after the bonfire.
Emma came bouncing into Tyler's apartment. Apparently in a good mood. "Hi hunny! Sorry it look me so long to get over here. I was just so tired this morning after being out so late."
"Actually about last night"
Emma cut Tyler off before he could finish, "you are really anxious to hear about it aren't you? I knew you'd get a sexy little kick out of it."
"Um actually no I.."
But before Tyler could protest Emma was already moving on. "So yeah it was a great workout I really feel like it hit all my muscle groups. I admit to feeling nervous at first, but the boys were so encouraging that I was able to get over my jitters. Of course 30 seconds into my first dance I tripped over my stupid high heels! We all laughed and it honestly helped me relax more. After that it was a blast. They gave me so much good feedback like push out your chest more, wiggle your butt and things like that."
Emma's face lit up as she continued telling Tyler about her experience.
