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‘I need more booze,’ you sighed and gulped down the last of your beer before putting the empty bottle down on the kitchen counter.
‘I don’t think booze is the answer to your problem,’ your friend Sarah laughed but handed you another beer anyway.
‘Well, since you don’t wanna go out with me tonight and introduce me to some guys I have to settle for booze,’ you leaned against the counter and gave her a fake smile.
‘There’s a couple of guys right here to choose from,’ she pointed towards the couch where a group of your friends were watching a movie,’ how about Ben? He looks like a serious guy.’
‘I don’t want a serious guy, and besides he has his eye set on Lainey.’
‘Okay, how about Rick?’ she suggested.
‘Rick would sooner be interested in Ben than in me.’
She lifted her eye brow in surprise,’ Really? Huh, I didn’t see that in him.’
You nodded your head and took another sip from your beer,’ I don’t want anyone I know anyway, it would get complicated.’
‘You could literally ask anyone, you know,’ Sarah filled another bowl with chips,’ men are easy and you’re gorgeous.’
‘Yes they are and no I’m not,’ you shook your head in an embarrassed smile.
‘You’re selling yourself short.’
‘I can’t just walk down the street and ask some random guy to sleep with me.’
‘I bet you they’d do it,’ she turned to look at you and you both laughed.
‘Forget it, I’ll just take care of my little problem myself.’
‘What little problem?’
You both turned your heads towards the deep male voice in your kitchen.
Chris, your hot neighbor was walking towards you both, crossing his arms in front of him while he looked at you, waiting for an answer.
You didn’t remember inviting him tonight but somehow he always ended up in your apartment.
You wondered why both you and Sarah had overlooked him just now, because he was no doubt the prettiest guy in the room. Even in a casual jeans and shirt he looked like he just walked out of a photo shoot.
His body may be close to perfection but it was his big disarming smile and soft eyes that really made the picture perfect.
‘What little problem?’ he asked again.
‘None of your business,’ you said.
‘She’s horny,’ Sarah blurted out.
‘Sarah!’ you hit your friend on the shoulder but she just laughed.
‘Hmm, that can indeed be a problem,’ Chris stepped closer, a little smile on his face and a sparkle in his eyes while he stared at you.
You couldn’t possibly feel more uncomfortable than you did right now.
You knew he was a natural born flirt and he never meant anything by it but the way he was looking at you right now was only making it worse.
And Sarah’s incessant giggling wasn’t helping.
‘So, how long has it been?’ Chris asked as he casually leaned against the kitchen counter. He was amused by this. You wanted to slap that smirk off his pretty face.
‘That’s none of your business,’ you repeated and you pointed your finger at Sarah who was already opening up her mouth to speak again,’ Sarah, shut your mouth.’
‘Come on, we’re among friends here,’ Chris insisted.
‘I don’t remember inviting you over,’ you gave him an annoyed look but it didn’t break his smile.
‘There’s no need to be embarrassed, maybe I can help, I have a lot of guy friends who…’
‘Don’t finish that sentence, I beg of you,’ you took your bottle and walked back to the living room without giving him any more attention.
You sank back down on the couch suppressing another annoyed sigh. As soon as Sarah sobered up you were going to kill her.
It wasn’t that you didn’t know any guys, you knew plenty of guys, but most of them were either married, or colleagues, or friends that you’ve known for years. Nobody that you were interested in as a sexual partner.
And there definitely wasn’t anyone special, there hadn’t been anyone special for over 4 years now.
The problem was you weren’t the type for one night stands or friends with benefits, at least you hadn’t been in the past. Lately the idea of having a casual sex partner sounded more and more appealing.
You didn’t miss a relationship, being single suited you just fine. But you missed sex, not just the act in itself but having someone to be physical with whenever you wanted to, without any strings.
You tried to put your attention back on the movie when Chris sat down beside you on the couch.
‘Okay, I’ll do it,’ he said.
‘What?’
‘I’ll sleep with you.’
You nearly choked on a piece of popcorn,’ What?’
‘I’ll sleep with you,’ he repeated, looking at you while he leaned back into the cushions,’ if you want to, it would be my pleasure, actually.’
‘Oh, I bet it would be,’ you shook your head firmly in protest,’ So not gonna happen.’
‘Why not?’
The question sounded so casual coming from his lips it took you by surprise. He didn’t sound offended, only genuinely curious as to why you would turn down his offer.
‘Because…it’s…well…I’m not gonna sleep with you, Chris.’
‘That’s not an answer to my question,’ he looked at you more intently now, trying to find the reason in your eyes,’ you want sex, I want to offer you the sex. I’ve been told I’m pretty good at it.’
He gave you a wink and a little grin.
‘Arrogant ass,’ you mumbled in a sigh while you looked away from him.
‘I’m sorry, I’m not trying to brag, I’m just stating the facts here,’ he lifted his hands in defense,’ if you don’t want to that’s fine.’
‘I don’t want to,’ you answered, too quickly.
‘Okay, fine, forget I asked,’ he nodded his head and took his eyes off you for a few seconds.
‘So you’re not attracted to me at all?’ he then asked.
‘That’s beside the point,’ you tried to avoid his question.
‘I would think attraction is very much the point when having sex with someone.’
‘Chris, drop it, alright,’ you stood up from the couch before he could push any further.
You hid out in the kitchen for a little while, thankful that he didn’t come after you.
You weren’t sure why you were so dismissive of the idea when the truth was you were very much attracted to him. How could anyone not be?
Chris was gorgeous and sexy without even trying. Any woman would want to sleep with him. And maybe that was exactly the problem.
You’d seen the women who came out of his apartment after a wild night, they were numerous and never the same girl twice.
You weren’t sure you wanted to be next in line. And you definitely didn’t want a pity fuck.
Sarah walked into the kitchen and gave you an apologetic smile,’ Hey, I’m sorry about before, you know me, I drink, I lose my filter.’
‘You don’t say,’ you shook your head but returned her smile,’ It’s fine, Sarah, don’t sweat it.’
She leaned in closer and gave you another smile,’ He’d be perfect though.’
‘What?’
‘Chris,’ she explained,’ he’d be the perfect friend with benefits guy, he’s hot and single, definitely not looking for anything serious and he has plenty of experience. And it’s not like you’re really friends with him anyway, so if it doesn’t work out no harm done.’
‘Sarah,’ you sighed.
‘And have you seen that body? Those arms? He looks so fucking strong, I bet he could hold you down so good while he fucks you senseless,’ she covered her mouth with her hand when she realized what she said and then giggled.
‘Okay, you’re cut off,’ you grabbed the bottle from her hands and hoped she wouldn’t see the blush on your face caused by her words and the thought of Chris doing exactly that to you.
‘Sorry,’ she laughed.
‘Go home,’ you insisted,’ go sleep it off.’
‘I’ll be fine, I just need to sleep if off.’
‘That’s what I said,’ you sighed and couldn’t help but smile while you helped her to the door. Luckily for her she only lived a few apartments from yours but you weren’t even sure she would make it that far down the hallway.
‘Will you be okay?’ you asked,’ Do I need to walk you there?’
‘I’m fine, go back inside,’ she smiled at you and leaned a little closer,’ go let him fuck your brains out.’
You shut the door and jumped when you turned around and saw Chris standing right in front of you, a satisfied smirk on his face.
‘Your friend’s got the right idea there,’ he joked.
‘Do you want me to kick you out too?’
He shook his head.
You both went back to the couch but you sat away from him this time.
As the night went on your group of friends became smaller until it was just you and Chris and one other couple, Tim and Natalie, who were making out on the small couch. It didn’t last long before they waved you goodbye and headed home too, leaving you alone with Chris.
‘You can go too, you know, the party’s over,’ you suggested.
He nodded his head and much to your surprise he got up from the couch without saying another word. You were almost disappointed he gave up so easily.
‘I guess I’ll see you tomorrow,’ you said as you walked him to the door, hoping your disappointment wasn’t showing in your voice.
‘I guess you will,’ he smiled and leaned against the doorframe, keeping his eyes on yours.
You suddenly felt your heart racing in your chest. Why was he so gorgeous?
You were drawn in, unable to move or speak, all you could do was stare back into those blue eyes. There was no smile on his face this time, and without any will of your own you both seemed to move closer to each other.
For a second there you thought he was going to lean in all the way and kiss you but then he broke eye contact and stepped out into the hallway. But just as you expected him to walk away he suddenly moved closer to you again.
‘The offer still stands, you know,’ he spoke softly,’ I’m only a few doors away, should you ever…need anything.’
And with that he did walk away from you.
You closed the door and leaned against it, feeling both relief and disappointment that he was gone.
You wanted to curse Sarah, you never would have even considered Chris before tonight and now he was all you could think about. Part of you wanted to run after him, rip that tight shirt off of his perfect chest and take him up on his offer.
Instead you ignored the mess in your kitchen and went straight to bed, alone, letting your hands take care of your little problem for now.
You didn’t need much time, you could still feel his eyes burning on yours while your fingers slipped between your legs and your head fell back into the pillow. His name left your lips in a swallowed moan when you came undone.
And even later that night, when you were finally falling asleep it was with Chris on your mind.
You were going to kill Sarah.