As a good-looking 22-year-old, 6'1", 190 pounds of muscle, due to extensive workouts, I was fairly successful with the ladies. I was a running back on our football team and was responsible for most touchdowns. My best friend was Ricky, our quarterback. He was 6'0", 185 pounds, handsome, and admired by the opposite sex. We joked a lot about our good fortune of being attractive. We bragged to each other about our conquests and frequently double-dated. Ricky and I met mainly on the football field, but we also went to bars and the occasional movie together.
I chose to go to UCLA because it was far from home in Boston. For my own reasons, being away was good: I could build my independence and be away from a particular person.
Spring break was days away, and we prepared for a week of leisurely fun. Two days before leaving the campus, Ricky found out that everybody at home had Covid. No one had a severe illness, but his parents suggested he'd better stay in LA. He was depressed, so I offered him to join me at my house. He accepted enthusiastically.
When we arrived home, Dad was around and welcomed Ricky.
Mom was at the health club doing yoga with her friends. Half an hour later, she entered the house wearing shorts and a sweaty tee shirt. Ricky saw her, and his mouth stayed open. I didn't blame him. Mom looked great: At 43, she was 5'5", 127 pounds, with shapely legs and protruding boobs that looked especially prominent in her tee shirt.
She noticed Ricky and apologized, "I am Steve's Mom, and my name is Eva. Sorry for appearing so sweaty. I thought you guys would arrive later and planned to shower before you showed up."
Ricky found his tongue and mumbled, "Ma'am, that's OK. Nice to meet Steve's Mom at last. He mentioned you often."
She smiled and disappeared into the bathroom.
Ricky was lying through his teeth. I never mentioned my mother to him, and for a good reason; Dad was cheating on her. I caught him once, and she had no clue. I suffered and was reluctant to break her heart, so I chose to study far away from home and not talk about her.
Mom came out of the bathroom wearing a long robe. She extended her hand to Ricky and said, "Stevie told me about your friendship. Thank you for taking care of my child."
Ricky chuckled, "I am not sure what he told you, but he was my guardian angel. Without him on the team, we would have lost most of the games. Your son caught many balls I threw badly and we scored a lot, thanks to him. Of course, as a proud quarterback, I vowed never to admit it, but you are his mother, so I make an exception."
Mother smiled, "Isn't it interesting that my son tells the story differently? According to him, on multiple occasions, you were the one to save the day. Anyhow, you guys are probably hungry. Would you like all of us to eat outside, or would you rather wait half an hour, and I'll make something here?"
Ricky jumped, "Please, Eva, we don't want you to slave for us. Let's go out."
She laughed, "I assume you hunks are carnivores. Steve, how about The Outback?"
I gazed at Ricky. He winked at me, "That is a fantastic idea."
She looked at Dad, "Tony, will you join us?"
"Honey, I told you about the board meeting I must attend." She grimaced but stayed silent.
Mother asked me to check if we could get a table in an hour. Luckily, somebody canceled, and our reservation was approved.
Mom looked gorgeous in her long blue dress. We entered the restaurant with her in the middle. She said, "I want everybody to watch me being accompanied by the 2 most handsome men around."
Ricky ogled her and blurted, "I doubt men will think this way. Most men will be jealous of Steve and me for dating a breathtaking woman!"
Mom grinned and glanced at me, "Darling, I thought you two were young-girls-womanizers. It turns out your buddy flirts with older ones, too."
"Mom, Ricky compliments every woman he finds attractive. The biological age does not matter. I, on the other hand, am a virgin and never laid eyes on any woman except for one."
"I believe you are a virgin, the same as my age is 23. However, I am interested to hear who the girl you fancy is..."
"Sorry, Mom, but it's a state secret."
The waiter arrived, and the 3 of us ordered steaks. Mom had a glass of Pinot Noir and we asked for beers. The meat was tasty, and we loved it. The atmosphere was quite noisy - We hardly heard what the other was saying.
When we returned home, Ricky and I went to my room, and he commented, "Steve, your mother is a knockout! She is a real MILF."
"I know."
He stared at me, "You are awfully quiet about the subject. Do you and your mother not get along?"
"Ricky, she is my mother. Let's keep it at that. It's a long story. One day, I might tell you."
"OK, mate. How are we sleeping tonight?"
"You have your own room. It is across from mine. I'll show you."
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Our vacation passed fast: We went to bars, met girls, brought them home, and partied for long hours. We were noisy and could do it because my parents bedroom was on the other side of the house.
On occasions, I saw Mom wandering near our rooms. One time, we met outside my room, and I glanced at her. She sighed and said, "I miss the happy college years. These days, Dad is rarely home in the evenings, and watching TV all the time is quite boring."
"Mom, I have an idea. Why don't you come to LA next weekend? We'll celebrate being in first place in our division. You'll be my date, and it will be fun."