“Oh, right. Yoga. I forgot about that. I don’t know why I let her sign me up for those things.”
She checked her phone. “Yeah, she’s left me a million messages.” She started sifting through all the texts and voice mail.
“Look,” I said, “call her. She’s probably not at her class yet. I need to grab a quick shower… I still haven’t cleaned up from last night. Make yourself at home, okay?”
Susan nodded as she dialed Melissa’s number.
In the shower, I tried to think. What was Susan doing here? Why did she just leave Melissa’s place without a goodbye?
The shower curtain opened and stepped in, naked.
She put her arms around me. “Melissa didn’t answer. And I didn’t have time to clean up either. Wash my back?” She looked at me hopefully.
Last night showering with Melissa and Susan was playful and erotic. This time it was just awkward. I soaped her up, unsure and hesitant. Still, I enjoyed the feel of her large breasts and tight bum and took the opportunity to admire every inch of her body when she closed her eyes to rinse under the spray. Susan in turn cleaned me and spent a few moments fondling me, but I had no reaction. It all felt strange and forced.
We dried off and when I went to find some clothes, Susan stopped me.
“Can we just stay naked for now?” she asked. “I really liked it last night. And like you said, it does make being open a lot easier, somehow.”
“Uh, sure, Susan. You know I’m comfortable with it. If you are.”
Naked, she pulled me back to the living room. We sat on my couch.
She said, “So, anyway, about last night…”
“I talked to Melissa this morning. She says she’s fine with everything that happened.”
“Are you sure? I was certain we’d have to rush her to therapy.”
“She doesn’t freak out about sex as much anymore. But yeah, I was surprised she’s taken it so well.”
Susan said, “You’ve really saved her, you know.”
“Melissa saved herself. I just encouraged her a little.”
Susan hugged me and looked into my eyes. Her expression was strange. Scared.
Trying to break the awkwardness I asked, “So how do you feel about last night’s antics? Don’t tell me you’ve done a threesome before.”
“No, that was a first for me.”
“So, no regrets?”
Susan said, “Uh, maybe. I dunno.” She paused then said, “I’m not on the pill.”
I just stared. “What?”
“I haven’t had a steady guy for a while. So I stopped taking it. It always gives me trouble.”
“But last night… I came in you. Twice!”
“I know! I tried to say something… tried to stop you, but when you started fucking me like that, well, it had been so long. It was so good. I was going to get you to pull out, but when we really got going, well, I wasn’t exactly thinking straight. Then later I woke up and you were naked and warm beside me and… well, you know. I started playing with you. Then you got hard and I had to climb on top. It was like a dream. I don’t think I was even really awake.”
I said, “You should have said something. I could have stopped. But, I wasn’t thinking too clearly either. But I should have made sure… shouldn’t have assumed you were safe. I’m sorry. Anyway, shouldn’t we go find a drug store?”