“I think so.” Maureen answered proudly. “Mort and I have talked about when the kids are older I’m going to start going on digs again. Ben should be old enough to go with me. If he’s still interested that is.”
“He will be.” I answered with the same goofy smile that had been plastered on my face all morning.
“You never know.” Maureen added. “Kids can change their interest from day to day.”
“It would be nice to share it with him though.” I offered then took a sip of my peach Snapple.
“Are you going to tell me why you look like you had sex all weekend?” Maureen asked bluntly as I choked on my beverage.
“You know it’s your shyness I admire the most.” I coughed as I checked my clothing to make sure I hadn’t gotten any of my Snapple on them. Maureen simply stared at me and awaited an answer to her question. “Okay I had sex this weekend.” I said trying to sound nonchalant about it.
“I knew it.” Maureen smirked. “You are glowing. It’s funny I had a meeting with a certain tall, dark and gorgeous co-worker of yours and she had the same glow about her.”
“Fancy that.” I teased.
“Come on share.” Maureen pleaded with a pout.
“Share what?” I feigned innocence.
“Ugh.” Maureen growled. “So did you?”
“Did I what?” I continued to torment her.
“Stephanie.” She whined. “Come on give an old married woman a break here. Did you and Allison?” I simply blushed and wiggled my eyebrows at her inquiry. “Well it’s about time.” Maureen blew out a frustrated breath. “How are you going to handle her being in California?”
“I don’t know.” I groaned. “Four months is a long time and this all still so new for us.”
“Mort and I went through the same thing.” Maureen patted my hand gently. “We had just started dating and I was committed to go on a dig in Greece for the summer. It was hard but looked how well it worked out for us.” She ended brightly.
“Thanks.” I said with some relief.
“So how was it?” She asked happily.
“Maureen!” I gasped as I swatted her arm.
“How was what?” An all too familiar voice asked from behind us. Maureen’s jaw dropped at the sight of Allison approaching the table. “Maureen was just asking …” I began as Maureen blushed furiously. “Oh yeah paybacks are a bitch Maureen.”
“Stephanie!” Maureen tried to stop me.
“about our sex life.” I finished much to the surprise of both of my companions. Maureen groaned and buried her face in her hands.
“What did you tell her?” Allison finally managed to squeak out.
“Well I was about to tell her it was good.” I answered flatly.
“Good?” Allison questioned. “Is that all?”
“Hey I don’t want her to get jealous.” I smirked looking up into those captivatingly blue eyes. “The poor girl might have a heart attack if she knew how truly amazing you are in bed.”
Allison stood beside me and caressed my cheek gently with her thumb. I leaned into her touch and gazed deeply into her eyes. “Yuck.” Maureen scoffed. “I think I’m getting a cavity.”
“See I told you she would be jealous.” I pointed out.
“I have to go.” Allison explained.
“Have you eaten?” I asked her firmly. She held up a cup of yogurt in response. “You need more than that.” I informed her as she opened her mouth in an attempt to argue. “Allison go get a sandwich.” I instructed her. She looked like she was going to put up a fight. “Go on.” I ordered her as I shooed her away. Allison muttered something under breath as she slumped back to the food line.
Maureen chuckled at the sight of the normally stoic Allison being ordered around by little old me. “Okay now that she is gone tell me everything.” Maureen instructed me eagerly.
“Everything?” I gasped.
“Well not everything.” Maureen laughed. “But you know how did it finally happen?”
“We decided to spend the holiday with her family.” I began.
“Wait you did it in her parents house?”
“Yeah.” I sighed happily at the memory. “Fortunately it’s a very big house. The whole drive down there Allison kept explaining how we shouldn’t get involved until after she back from California. I don’t know what deity to thank but we ended up sharing a bedroom.”
“Let me guess all of Allison’s plans flew right out the window.” Maureen sighed happily. “I’m glad. I mean I understand that the timing sucks but the two of you belong together. So now that you are home how is going?”
“So far so good.”
“Speaking of good.” Maureen prodded.
“Amazing, earth shattering I think we broke the sound barrier more than once.” I confessed blushing furiously.
After my lunch with Maureen the rest of the day dragged along slowly. Around five thirty Allison finally returned to our office. She just gave me a knowing smile and without a word I gathered up my belongings and walked with her down to the car. We drove home in a blissful silence. As we entered the foyer of the house I grabbed her fiercely and kissed her deeply. I couldn’t wait any longer. I struggled to find my keys and dragged her into my apartment. I closed the door quickly behind us and pushed her up against it. I kissed her hard not hiding my desire as I pulled her overcoat off of her body. I continued to kiss her as I struggled to rid myself of my coat as well. I slid my thigh between her legs and began to grind our hips together.
I was on fire as I pulled her shirt out of her pants. I slid my hands up her taught abdomen and across her ribs feeling my way up under her bra. She moaned my name as my eager fingers brushed against her nipples. It was all the encouragement that I needed. I sank to my knees and unzipped her pants. I found myself yanking her slacks and underwear down her body allowing them to rest around her ankles. Allison opened herself up to me. Eagerly I took her into my mouth. I held her steadily as her body rocked. I could feel her hand pressing gently against the back of my head guiding me to take her deeper. I felt her need as she urged me on. I tasted her harder, deeper, faster bringing her closer to the edge. Her body began tremble as her hips arched and I knew she was close to her release. I held her tightly as my tongue plunged deeper inside of her. Allison clutched the doorknob for support. I felt the wave crash over her as she exploded against me. I held her trembling body as I kiss her thighs. Once I felt her body steady I stood and wrapped my arms around her waist and held her.
Within moments we had undressed one another and climbed under the covers of the futon. Time passed slowly as we made love. Each moment seemed frozen in time. With every touch my body craved more of what I had denied it for so very long. It was if I had locked my heart away and only Allison possessed the key.
Our days passed each filled with a passion I had never known existed. I talked to Peter more and he even came up to visit once while Allison was busy. I try to broach the subject of my homosexuality but once again Peter’s sadness over our break up derailed the conversation. Perhaps I was avoiding the truth but for now it was working. Peter and I seemed to rebuilding our friendship.
One Friday afternoon I found myself sitting on Allison’s lap in our office on campus. We were making out like a couple of teenagers. “Someone could walk in.” Allison warned me in between kisses. “The door is shut.” I protested as my hands began to freely explore her body. “Stephanie …” She pleaded. I placed my fingers on her lips and silenced her. I lifted myself up off her lap and took her hands in mine and pulled her into a standing position.
Allison looked at me curiously as I placed her hands on the desk and stood behind her. My hands roamed across her back enjoying the feel of the wool sweater she was wearing. “Stephanie?” Allison squeaked as my hands cupped her jean clad behind. “Ssh.” I hushed her as my hands roamed to her hips and snaked around to the button of her pants. I pressed my center into her backside as I undid the button of her jeans and then slowly lowered the zipper. “We can’t.” She moaned as I lowered her jeans and underwear down her body.