We talked more, and the more we talked the more I knew that there was something else passing between us.We talked more, and the more we talked the more I knew that there was something else passing between us. I kept looking at her eyes, and her smile, having to mentally force myself to listen and not get lost in those sparkling green eyes. We finished dinner, still talking about life in general, and things that pleased us, places we'd been or remembered, and trips we'd taken. We were both relaxing, but there was still that pulse-quickening tension between us. The waitress brought the check, and Linda offered to split it with me. "No, I'll get it. And there's no commitment involved, remember?" I said. It was the least I could do to repay her for her company. "Shall we continue this someplace a little more private?" I asked. This was the critical juncture, and I took the risks. I let her know that I was not going to get cold-feet, and now it was up to her. Linda smiled and nodded slightly. "Sure, I'd love to." she said, her eyes flashing. We left, driving the few blocks back to my hotel. The night had turned a bit blustery, a cool, gusty wind kicking up. We rode the elevator to the second floor, too short of a trip to have any imaginative fun. I'm unsure of who was more nervous. I unlocked the door and entered, snapping on the lights and holding the door for her. Linda wanted to call Randy, her husband, and let him know that things were going well. I tried to be discreet, but in a hotel room there isn't much one can do, and I thought waiting in the bathroom would be too strange. Linda sat on the bed next to the phone, and I caught a glimpse of the lacy tops to her dark stockings under her skirt. I passed over the idea of teasing her while she was on the phone. When she finished, we spent a few more tension filled moments talking before I took her hands and helped her stand. She stood in front of me, close, her green eyes looking into mine intently. I bent down to her, our lips met, and it felt as though we would melt into each other's mouths. |