Danny pulled her tight black latex mini dress over her head. Shaking her head wondering why would he even be here. How is this even happening?
It had been nine years since she had last seen him. Since they had shared a hungry kiss behind her brothers shed on the night of his farewell.
And now here he was, at her work retreat. Sure it was a resort open to the public but how does it even make sense that they should be together in the same place at the same time. Last she heard he had moved across country almost 2000 kilometers away. It was just... bazaar.
She was sitting at the bar sipping on a daiquiri when she heard a familiar voice coming from reception. Her eyes flew open as she followed the sound and recognized him immediately. There he was half leaning over the counter handing the receptionist his ID badge, tight blue jeans, loose white t-shirt, white sneakers, long dark shoulder length hair. If it weren't for the slight wrinkles added to his eyes he didn't look like he aged at all. He was strikingly beautiful.
She had fantasized about seeing him again, over and over in her head she had dreamed of the things she would do to him. He was always off limits being her big brother Sean's best friend. She wanted him but he never even looked at her, trying to get his attention but he never seemed to notice her.
She remembered the night of her 21st birthday when he had come over and kissed her on her cheek, how that first touch had sent electricity down her spine. She remembered the same night how she overheard Sean and Aaron talking about him moving away to start his business venture. Then she remembered his farewell just 4 months later where they were the last two awake and helping clear her brothers' apartment from the mess the party had caused. When they both walked out back to dump the trash bags and in a fleeting moment he had crushed her body against the wall and pulled her in with a kiss that left her breathless. The lust uncanny for each other. The undeniable attraction and sexual tension was everything she had imagined it would be.
But in the end, it was not enough, He still left. He moved away, she moved on, it was easy enough. Though it didn't stop her from picturing him every time she found herself wound up tight in the bath, every time she dragged a stranger to her bed to scratch an itch.
And now here, nine years later, he is in the same place.
Tonight was her company's annual dress up evening. Each year the company would whisk the staff off for a weekend to unwind, regroup, do a couple of fun activities and just relax. One of those nights always consisted of a fun costume dress up. Mostly just to laugh at each other but it was always super fun. Danny's outfit this year was a cheeky dominatrix outfit. Maybe a little less subtle than how they actually wear it but she thought the fake whip and chains would get a good laugh.
Danny pulled at the little too short dress. It felt very plastic but cheap is cheap and she wasn't going to spend allot on an outfit for one night. The dress was pushing her breasts up showing her cleavage proudly. She had her hair pulled super tight in a much too high ponytail. Her dark blond hair whipping down her shoulder blades. Just a bit of too black eye shadow and mascara, with just a touch of pink lip gloss. Zipping up the last boot, she went to stand in front of the mirror to examine her masterpiece.
"Oh my god" Danny giggled to herself. Wow she looked hot, maybe a bit too hot. Now she was worried that she would be giving off the wrong idea and suddenly panicked a little. Scanning the room she needed something just to soften her edge slightly. "AH" Danny saw her black fishnet cover up dress peeking out of her suitcase. Sure it was technically supposed to accompany her black bikini on the beach, but she never got to wear it so who would even know. She slipped it over the dress and it was perfect. Still completely see through so you could see the dress under but a bit looser. It just covered the bottom and covered her chest, giving the illusion that she was covered but you could still see everything.
There was a knock on her door startling Danny.
"Come on Dans, we're gonna be late!" Her college Jill yelled out to her.
"Coming!" Danny quickly gave herself one more once over in the mirror, satisfied with her look she popped two black plain stud earrings in and headed for the door grabbing her whip on her way out.
Danny and Jill stepped into the banqueting hall. The staff had really gone all out and decorated the hall with gold and black balloons and streamers. The hall looked like there was a promise of a fun night ahead. As they grabbed their seats at their tables Danny scanned the room quickly as Derek, her boss, was getting up to make his traditional speeches. She saw Diane from accounting had dressed as a slutty cop and Richard from HR wore a pimp outfit. Susan from sales were an outfit that looked like it was supposed to be a swan but ended up looking more like a baby chicken. It was brilliant, at least everyone had a great sense of humor and it was an amazingly laid back place to work. She smiled to herself appreciative of these people she worked with.
Being a little late her champagne flute was the last to be filled. As the waiter stepped back from her glass Danny tipped her head up thanking him, her eyes then locked with that familiar face staring back at her from the other side of the double doors, standing at the main bar staring at her. He had freshened up with a black shirt, buttoned down one button too much, blue jean, black shoes. His hair still slightly damp from his earlier shower. He was leaning on the bar his drink in hand, facing her, watching her.
She froze. She could see his eyes washing over her, a sly smile shaping his face. His eyes darkened. The electricity was palpable. A shiver ran down her body, as if she could read his thoughts she blushed and suddenly the doors shut him from view as the waiters closed up for the evenings progressions.
Danny sat dazed the entire hour of the formalities, only moving to get up and collect her award for best team leader for the year. She could barely feign a smile shaking Derek's hand trying hard to be present. But she wasn't, her mind was on the outside of those double doors.
Everyone clapped and whistled as the final thank you for the great work was giving to the employees by Derek and he motioned to everyone to enjoy the evening to eat, drink and be merry on the company's dime.
Richard snapped Danny back to life by patting her on her shoulder, startling her. "Well done Dans! Second year in a row, proud of you!" Richard said.
"Thanks Rich" Danny smiled at him as he trotted off to chat with the others at the next table.
Danny's eyes shot to the door as the waiters pulled them open and started dashing in with the evenings plated entrees. Searching desperately behind the group pouring in with food to see if Aaron was still at the bar. Finally her view cleared and Danny could see no trace of him. Her heart sank a bit. Deciding to shake off her disappointment Danny dug into her starter of cold pea soup and bread and resigned herself to the pleasant company and chit chat of Jill and Jonathan who sat beside her.
The dinner of duck, roast potatoes and veggies was wonderful. And the conversation flowed easily. Danny was having a great time when the waiter suddenly plated the desert of decadent chocolate brownies and rich hot chocolate sauce. She dug in right away. It was sweet and delectable almost melting on the tongue. She ate slowly and purposefully enjoying and savoring every bite. A small drop of chocolate sauce had dripped from her bite landing just under her bottom lip. Danny brought her pinkie finger to her lip to rub it off and stuck the tip of her finger in her mouth suckling the lost drip. Her eyes shot to the bar behind Jonathans view and she saw him. Sitting in one of the side booths by the far end of the bar watching her. Licking his lips subtly almost to mock taste what she was tasting.
Her heart beat quickened but she held her poise. Not taking her eyes off him she put her desert fork down on her plate and said thank you to the waiter who was clearing their table. Danny trying very hard to not let him see a spec of interest on her face she pulled away from his gaze and spoke now to Jill.
"I'm going to grab a drink by the bar; can I get you guys something?"
"ahh Yeah, I'll take a vodka tonic please Dans." Jill said
"Nothing for me Danny" Jonathan said motioning to his still half full beer.
"Sure." Danny got up smiling back at Jill as she leaned back in to continue her very intense conversation with Jonathan.
