"All these guys look like losers," Rachel says to her friend Amber as she scrolls through her phone's dating app. I just don't think I'm ready yet."
Amber rolls her eyes. "Rachel, it has been a year since Clint left, it is time for you to put yourself back out there."
"I know, but, a dating app? I have heard bad things about the people you meet on these things."
Amber gets up from the chair and joins her friend on the couch. "You're not wrong," she says while taking the phone. "There are some real creeps and assholes, but, there are good guys too. I met Billy on this app and he is great. We just have to keep looking." Rachel shakes her head and gets up.
"Do you want a soda?"
Amber replies, "I want something a bit stronger than that, but, a soda will do for now."
Rachel walks into the kitchen and gets them each a soda before returning to see Amber scrolling through search results on her phone.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm helping," Amber answers, "This one looks like a contender." She takes a soda from her friend and hands over the phone.
Rachel sits down and takes a look at the screen. The man is quite handsome, with short, dark brown hair and captivating, hazel eyes. Rachel is intrigued and scrolls down to view his full profile.
"Hello, she reads, "I never know what to write in these things, but here goes nothing. My name is Matt, I am 32 years old and live in Shady Grove. I have been close a few times, but, I am still searching for my soul mate. I work at the local newspaper and love my job. I am also a huge fan of science fiction movies, TV, books and comics. If you'd like to know more, feel free to swipe right. I hope to hear from you soon."
"He sounds great," Amber comments.
"He does, maybe too great."
Amber throws her hands in the air, "Dammit Rachel! You're over thinking it. This guy ticks all of your boxes. He's handsome, employed, your age and he lives within your 50-mile search area. Plus, you both share the sci-fi thing! So, relax and go for it!"
Rachel ponders for a moment, then nods," you're right, I am over thinking it. He seems great." She sighs, then places her finger on the message button. However, it will not let her send a message to Matt.
Amber sees the confused look on her friend's face. "The app only lets you send messages if both parties have swiped right.
Rachel nods and moves her finger across the screen.
"Now we wait," Rachel says, "I think it is time to spice up our drinks."
Amber smiles and the two friends spend the rest of the evening drinking bourbon spiked cola while watching campy sci-fi movies on TV.
Hours later, Rachel wakes on the floor in a drunken haze. She rubs her stiff neck while noticing Amber's slumbering form on the couch. "We may have had a few too many," she says to herself." She pulls herself off the floor and staggers into the kitchen. After getting a glass of water for her dry throat, she picks up her phone to check the time and sees Matt swiped and sent a message.
"Hello Rachel, I see that we have many things in common, including our love for science fiction. The Shady Grove Theatre is doing a special screening Saturday night. It is a campy film from 1973 called Invasion Of The Bee Girls. We could meet for a bite before the movie if you are game. BTW, you're cute, hope to hear from you soon."
"Amber, get up, I got a message from him."
Amber lets out a groan before sitting up. "Nice, she says while rubbing the sleep from her eyes. "What did the message say?"
Rachel hands over the phone so her friend can read the message. "I saw that movie once," Amber says, it's pretty good. Are you going to accept the date?"
"Tomorrow night seems a bit soon, but, I'm gonna go for it. I'll message him back later to work out the details."
After sharing a giddy laugh, the two friends trade the couch and floor for Rachel's bed.
The pair sleep in until noon and are woken up by Amber's phone. "Hello."
"Honey," Amber's husband says on the other end of the call, "Are you almost home, we're having my boss over for dinner tonight and I need your help to get ready."
"Oh shit," Amber says as she sits up. I totally spaced that, I'm so sorry. I'll be home in an hour."
"It's alright," Billy replies, "there is still plenty of time. Can you grab a jar of honey on the way home? I remembered the biscuits when I was at the store but forgot that."
"Of course dear, I will get the honey and be home soon."
After seeing her friend off, Rachel gets in the shower. Her anticipation for the night ahead has her body tingling with excitement. The image of Matt's profile pic flashes in her mind as she imagines being with him. Soon, she is wet from more than just the shower. Rachel slips her hand down and cups her double wet pussy. It is throbbing and aches to feel a hard cock for the first time in a year. Rachel's cupped hand turns into a pair of fingers that glide into her soaked sex. She uses her free hand to maintain balance while bringing herself to an explosive orgasm.
"Holy shit," she says while drying off, I have to get myself under control. I don't want to blow this date with my horny urges."
A series of messages with Matt sets up the details for the date. Since the show is in Shady Grove, Rachel agrees to drive the 15 miles from her place in Lake City. The plan is to meet at a steakhouse for dinner and hit the movie after that. "I can't wait to meet you," Matt writes in the last message.
"Same here," Rachel responds. After finishing the message, she turns to her closet. "Now, what should I wear?
After an hour of trying one outfit on after another, she decides on a sleeveless black dress with a plunging neckline. The garment is knee length and fits her in a way that flatters her curvy form. Rachel remembers last wearing the dress to Amber's anniversary party a few months prior.
Hmm, she says aloud, it was June then, nice and warm. Not as warm in October."
Rachel is about to pick a warmer outfit when she remembers there is a matching jacket that came with the dress. Upon finding it in the back of her closet, Rachel smiles and says, "I didn't need the jacket last time, but, I need it tonight." Another thing she remembers not needing last time was something to cover her legs in the chilly fall air.
After pondering the dilemma, Rachel lightly hits herself on the forehead. "Duh, leggings." She searches through her dresser for a clean, or undamaged pair. But, all she can find are red holiday leggings with green wreaths on them.
"Damn," she says aloud, There isn't enough time to get to the mall and back. Hmm, who sells leggings close to here?"
As she ponders her dilemma, Rachel notices a flyer atop the rest of her unopened mail from the day before.
"Now open," the flyer reads, "8th Street Boutique."
"That place might have some leggings."