Chad reached forward and flipped the card. It was a seven. "You get Michelle," Cassie said. Nobody said a word and there was no reaction from Michelle. I was watching Heather and it didn't seem to bother her a bit. I think she was more interested in whether it would be Warren or I.
"Flip a card Warren. Ace thru 7 you get Heather. 8 thru King you get me."
Warren reached forward and flipped over 9. "You get me." She looked at Heather and I, "That leaves you two."
It couldn't have come out any better, I thought. I looked at Heather again. She was smiling. I smiled back.
"Michelle and Chad, you guys go first."
Michelle got up and stepped before her brother and slowly began to kneel down.
"Not yet," Chad said. Taking her hands, he guided her on to the couch. Facing him, she straddled his legs as he scooted forward a bit.
"I don't know Chad," she began to object.
"It'll be alright," he urged her.
She was upright on her kneed and positioned herself over him and she reached down and guided him in. She slowly began to sit down, taking him in. "Ohhhhh Goddddddd" she moaned. Chad slid forward a bit for a better angle. A moment later she slid right down him, taking all but about 2 inches of him. For a moment she was about to kiss him, then hesitated. He grabbed her by the cheeks and pulled her face to his and began kissing her very aggresively. It was but a moment later that she began returning the favor.
Chad lowered his hands to just below Michelle's ass and lifted her up a bit. She assisted him by rising up until just his head was still in her. Then Chad pushed down on her thighs as he lifted his ass off the couch.
"Ahhhhhhhhhh, that's too hard," Michelle said.
"Then start riding up and down on me, I'll tell you when to get off."
Michelle began a slow methodical rhythm of rising up and then sitting back down. They were kissing during this. As Michelle approached orgasm, she lifted her face away from his and arched her back. This presented her breast to him - right in front of his face. Both of his hands came up and he grabbed her tits. He began licking at her hardened nipples. This put her over the edge. She screamed loudly as she orgasmed. When she was done she said that she couldn't do it anymore and began to get up.
He grabbed her by the shoulders and pulled her to him, kissing her hard. When they broke their kiss they just stared into each others eyes. Then she got off and knelt in front of him. Michelle wasted no time attacking him with her mouth. Instantly she had 6 inches of his cock in her mouth She was not shy knowing their was audience watching her. Up and down she went for a good minute. The whole time her right hand was fondling his nuts while her left hand steadied her. Chad's only warning that he was cumming was when he put his hand on the back of her head. Then he grunted loudly and his abdomen contracted.
Michelle's head jerked back because she wasn't expecting it. Chad's hand on the back of her head captivated her head where it was as he filled her mouth with his cum. She began bobbing up and down again but much slower. Over the next minute she milked his cock of all the cum he had to offer this time around.
Finally Michelle sat back on her heels. First she looked at Cassie. Then she turned and looked at Heather. Michelle looked exhausted.
"Our turn," Cassie said to Warren as she stood up. She walked over to him and knelt down.
Cassie was an expert giving blowjobs. Her lips were soft. Her mouth was warm. The pressure she applied was perfect. The rhythm she set was just right. I was not surprised that within 2 minutes she had finished him.
Heather asked if I would 'do her' like I did earlier on the table. How could I say no. She got on the table and I stepped behind her. I slid into her warmth effortlessly and began a slow steady rhythm. Michelle had gotten off of the couch and was soon beside Heather.
"You're beautiful Heather," Michelle said.
"Thank you."
"I have a secret to tell you. Joe told me he had a fantasy of being with you."
Because I was fucking Heather from behind, I couldn't see her face to read her reaction.
Michelle continuted, "He's thought and dreamt about this for a long long time." Michelle smiled, "And I'm glad it turned out the way that it has for him. I just wanted you to know."
"I can't believe it," Heather said. "I've..." She looked at Cassie, "...for so long."
I could tell in her voice that she was crying.
"Shhhh," Michelle said softly, then she leaned in and kissed Heather. When her face came away, Michelle was smiling at her.
"Stop Joe," Heather asked softly. I stopped immediately. I pulled out of her. Very slowly she turned around and stood up. She raised on her tip toes and kissed me. When the kiss ended she asked me to sit in the chair, which I did. She mounted me like Michelle did Chad. She began riding up and down on me slowly. The entire time she was contracting her pussy muscles.
"Tell me when you are about to..." She paused. "...and I'll take you in my mouth."
"No, just like this," I said. "You don't have to do that."
She smiled and nodded. Her eyes were watering like she was about to cry again. Then she leaned in and kissed me. The wonderful moment only lasted for another minute and my breathing picked up, as did Heathers. There was something about the feel on my cockhead when I was fully in her. It was like she could squeeze the head of my cock. It was a fantastic feeling. I was doing everything I could not to cum - to prolong this incredible feeling she was giving me.
I could tell she was about to cum. She was gasping for air. I wasn't going to last but another few seconds. Heather screamed, "Oh Godddd and she leaned forward and wrapped both arms around me and squeezed me tight. I let go. My cum coated the inside of my beautiful co-worker's pussy as my wife watched on. I continued lifting her up and down the best I could while we embraced each other. Her body had went limp in me arms. She was hot and sweaty. Her tits felt good against my chest. I opened my eyes to find eveyone looking at us. MIchelle and Cassie were both smiling. We laid like that for about a minute until Heather finally spoke.
"Thank you," she said.
"You don't ever have to thank me," I said. "Not now, not the next time, or the time after that." I just wanted her to know right then and there that this would happen again.
She didn't say a word as she dismounted me. But not before giving me another kiss.
Heather went over to Michelle and leaned over so that they were face to face. "Thank you." Then she leaned in and they kissed each other.
Heather turned to Warren. "You said earlier that you weren't dating anyone. Would you like to go on a date with me?"
Warren smiled, "Sure, when?"
"Is right now good?"
"Right now would be great."
"Great," Heather smiled. "I know of this cozy little hottub we can go to."
Warren smiled. "That sounds great."
"I'm just telling you right up front though that I don't kiss on the first date. So don't try anything funny," then Heather held out her hand to him and they walked upstairs. We could hear them walk across the family room above us. The door wall opened then closed.
"Well, I think that went well," Cassie said.
We all looked at each other. Finally Cassie said, "I have to tell her the truth about what went on here tonight - that we set it up."
"I was thinking thinking the same thing," I said.
Michelle asked Cassie, "How do you think she'll react?"
"I think she'll be fine with it. She looked genuinely happy and I am 100% sure she thoroughly enjoyed what happened here tonight."
Chad laughed and said, "I think she especially enjoyed the girl-girl-girl stuff."
"Me too," I laughed. Michelle and Cassie looked at him but ignored him.
Michelle said, "Come upstairs and we'll get something on." She held out her hand to Cassie and helped her from the couch. I watched two perfect little asses go up the stairs.
I looked over at Chad.
He looked at me for a moment and then smiled. "Heather is a fine piece of ass."
I nodded. "I get to look at that all day at work, and I'm gonna be looking at it a whole lot differently for now on."
"Shit bro, all three of them have fantastic bodies."
"I know," I said. I reached down and grabbed my swimsuit and put it on. Chad did the same thing. Then I asked if he wanted anything to drink.
"Yeah, got any Red Bull?"
"Yeah."
"With vodka."
Sounded good to me. I walked over to the bar and got two cocktail glasses, filled them with ice, and filled them half full of vodka. The remainder of the glass I filled with Red Bull. As I started back around the bar I noticed the camera on the chair.
"Did you know that Warren taped it," I said.
Chad got up and grabbed the camera. After turning it off, he removed the tape from it. Then he reached up and lifted a ceiling tile and hid it there. He then took the camera and placed it in Warren's backpack.
"He can't be doing that shit," Chad said.
"I agree. I'll talk to him."
Michelle and Cassie came down the stairs. They both had on robes. Michelle also had an extra robe for when Heather returned. She came over to me and gave me a hug. Cassie went and sat on the couch. She began examining her ring.
"That make you happy Cass?" Chad asked.
She looked up at him and smiled. "Yes." She looked over at Michelle and I. "Everything is so perfect right now." She smiled at me.
"It makes me happy too," Chad said.
The four of us sat up talking for the next couple of hours. Warren and Heather finally came downstairs about 2 hours later. They both had towels around themselves. Michelle stood up quickly and retrieved the robe for Heather. She held it open for her. "You'll enjoy this much more than a wet towel."
Heather dropped her towel and spun into the waiting robe. They now were face to face. Heather said, "Can we talk?"
"Sure, about what?" Michelle answered.
Heather glanced at me and then returned her eyes to Michelle. Cassie noticed this and said, "Let's the three of us go upstairs and talk. There is something I want to talk to you about also Heath."
Heather looked at Cassie. Being best friends for so long, I'm sure they could read each other like a book.
"Okay," Heather said. Then she reached down and grabbed Michelle's hand. As Cassie stood, Michelle and Heather began walking toward the stairs. Then they were gone.
"Sweet," I said. Looking at Chad I continued, "We don't have to be involved in the whole explanation thing."
"No shit," Chad said.
I looked at Warren. He looked exhausted. "So, how was your first date?"
"The first date was okay, she said it was over and then came in the house to go to the bathroom. When she came back out she asked if I was ready for a second date. Let's just say that she does a whole lot more than just a kiss on the second date."
Chad and I both laughed at this.
"She's something else Joe. I'm in love."
"Cool, I'm happy for you. I really like Heather. I wish I had set you two up long ago."
"If you had, all this might never have happened."
"You're right."
I sat and reflected on the night. Then I remembered the video camera.
"Warren, you video taped us tonight. You can't be doing that," I said harshly.
He looked at me. "Yeah, I was thinking about that earlier. I don't know why I did. I just did. It won't happen again. Sorry."
I nodded. I looked at Chad and he was expressionless.
"Sorry guys," Warren said again. He felt bad.
"No problem," Chad said. "It's just not cool. I wouldn't be cool with everyone knowing that I've got such a big sausage and you two have little pickles. Ya know. Everyone would think I'm a fool for hanging out with you guys."
We laughed.
We flipped on ESPN for SportsCenter and watched it as we awaited the return of the girls. It was about 2 hours later that I decided it was time to go check on them. I walked up the stairs and proceeded to first the family room and then the living room. When they weren't in either of these places I walked down the hall. Our bedroom door was shut. I knocked softly. No answer. I was about to knock again and Michelle opened the door. She had been sleeping. I looked past her to see two bodies in our bed with the covers over them, with an empty spot where Michelle had just folded the covers back to come answer the door.
"Hi," she smiled sleepily as she squinted her eyes because of the bright light of the hallway. "We're all sleeping. I'll see you in the morning, K?"
"Alright," I smiled. "Heather good with everything?"
"Great," Michelle smiled. She then stuck her head out the door and gave me a kiss. "Good night, I love you."
The taste of pussy was on her lips.
"I love you too, babe. Good night."
Michelle shut the door and I returned to the basement.
"They're all sacked out in our bed. Looks like we're on our own."
"Fuck," Chad said.
I for one was tired and couldn't wait to go to sleep. "You guys fend for yourselves, I'm sleeping in the guest bedroom. There are blankets in the closet." I walked away.
We had two couches in the basement and Chad had already laid down on the one. Warren was going to get a blanket and I assumed he'd take up residency on the other couch. I entered the spare room and pulled the covers back. Seeing that I was only in my swimsuit, I let it drop to the floor and hopped into bed. I was asleep in just minutes.
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I awoke to movement on the bed. Opening my eyes, I found just a bit of light coming from behind the window shades. The sun was not yet up but it soon would be. I guessed it to be around 6:00am. I felt a hand on my right arm.
"Hey gorgeous," I started to say as I rolled over. I thought it was Michelle. It was Heather.
"Good morning," she smiled.
"Good morning. How are you?"
"I couldn't be better." She seemed like a different person. Her face shone. She looked magnificent even with her hair messy. In fact, I think she looked sexier.
"Everyone still sleeping," I asked.
"No, Michelle is awake but she's still tired. She told me to come in here and lay down with you if I wanted to. She thought you might like that. Cassie is sleeping. You tired?"
"A little," I answered.
"Me too. Let's go back to sleep, but let me cuddle up with you. Lay back and close your eyes."
Already laying on my back I closed my eyes and she cuddled up next to me. Her right legs went across my thighs. I could feel her bare breasts against my side. Her head lay on my chest.
"Cassie told me that she told you and Michelle about my feelings for you. I feel so stupid."
"Heather, don't you dare feel that way."
"I'm just embarrassed I guess. I'm glad that everything has turned out this way." Her hand began lightly caressing my chest and stomach.
"Me too." I paused for a moment. "I've always liked you, but with being married I've always put thoughts aside of you."
"I've had a crush on you for so long Joe. I can't even tell you how many times I've had dreams about you."
Her hand came down from my chest, across my stomach and then very slowly made it's way to my cock. Her fingertips gently carressed down the length, then back up the length and then proceeded to my stomach and my chest again. I could feel the blood rushing to my cock.
"Well, I've had dreams about you too. I just never thought they'd actually come true."
"Michelle told us about last weekend. Cassie and her told me about Chicago."
"It's not too weird for you then I hope?"
"If you would have asked me that question yesterday I would have said 'yes', but now..." Her fingers came in contact with my cock again. Then she let her hand open up as she laid it across my cock and nuts. There it stayed. "Let's just rest a bit more. I just need another hour of sleep and I am really enjoying laying here with you. Okay?"
I didn't need to say a word. My arm, which was behind her, pulled her a bit closer to me. Soon, we were both asleep.
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I awoke to a kiss on my cheek. Opening my eyes I found Michelle leaning over us.
"Good morning sleepyhead," she whispered.
I could feel Heather move to my right.
"Good morning babe."
"Good morning again Heather," Michelle said smiling.
"Hi," Heather smiled, "Good morning." Then she let out a little yawn.
"I'm sorry, I didn't want to wake you guys. Go back to sleep."
"No," I said. "I'm getting up."
"You don't have to. I'll go back out so you two can sleep."
"No," Heather said. "I need to get up. Or else I'll sleep all day."
"Okay, I'll let everyone know you're coming. Warren wasn't going to start breakfast until you guys were up."
"Warren is making breakfast," Heather asked.
"Yeah, Warren always cooks. He was a cook at Jimmy's Coney for 3 or 4 years."
Heather smiled. "This just keeps getting better. I'm dating a guy that knows how to cook?"
"He also took massage classes for 4 months, even though he's offered, I've never been on the receiving end, but now with the way things are, I might take him up on it," Michelle said.
"So you're dating now?" I asked Heather.
"Yes," Heather said bashfully. But here she was laying buck ass naked in bed with me.
"Like a told you last night," Michelle said to Heather, "Warren is one of the greatest guys I know." She then looked at me and smiled, "But not the greatest."
Michelle leaned down and kissed me.
Looking back to Heather, Michelle said, "Warren has already showered, and gotten dressed. He's got some pep in his step."
"I should go say good morning to him," Heather said as she got out of bed.
"Let me find you something to put on first, follow me."
Michelle and Heather walked out of the room. I then got up and grabbed my swimsuit from the floor and walked across the hall. Michelle was handing Heather some sexy lace underwear to slip on and a silk robe.
"Where've you been hiding all of this lingerie Michelle, I've never seen you wear any of it."
"I bought some in Chicago when Cassie and I went shopping. The rest I've been saving for a special occasion."
Heather had turned and was looking at me. I stood naked holding my swimsuit. Her eyes took in the sight of my cock. She smiled. She looked so damn sexy in the underwear and silk robe that my cock had begun to fill with blood.
"Don't get any ideas Joseph," Michelle smiled.
Heather laughed.
"Alright," I said in an over exagerated disappointing tone.
"Maybe later," Michelle said. The two walked past me out into the hall, headed for the kitchen.
I went into the bathroom and took a much overdue piss. Following that I brushed my teeth and ran my fingers through my hair to touch it up best I could. Was no use though. I exited the bathroom and walked into our closet. I grabbed some shorts and a t-shirt and put them on. I headed out to the kitchen.
The smell of coffee filled the air as I entered the living area. Chad was the only one missing of the bunch. Cassie said good morning and I walked over and was about to give her a kiss and she turned her head.
"Haven't brushed my teeth yet."
I kissed her cheek.
"Where's Chad?"
"He ran home to get a change of clothes before anyone got up. Not sure what's taking him so long," Warren answered.
"He just text'd me. He'll be here in a couple of more minutes."
"What's everybody want for breakfast," Warren asked.
We all placed our order and Warren got to work. It wasn't but 10 minutes later when Chad returned. He had gone home, showered, and changed into clean clothes.
First he gave Cassie a kiss, then he gave Michelle and Heather a kiss on the cheek.
Over breakfast we discussed what the plans were for the day.
"I have to work the 3-8 shift today," Heather said sadly.
"Why does Jason have you working on Saturday," I asked. I normally set up schedules but because I was off all week, Jason Hendricks, who is the owner, made up the schedules in my absence.
"You know how Eric kisses Mr. Hendricks rear end. He went up to him and said that he hasn't had a Saturday off in 4 months and that he really wanted just one free weekend night."
"That little weasle," I said. "He has the gravy shifts when there are few customers in the store, he doesn't do shit to keep the shelves stocked... I'll find someone to fill in for you, Heather" I looked around the room, "That is, if we were all going to do something today."
"I was hoping we could go out on the boat," Chad said.
"That sounds fun," Cassie added.
"Sounds like a great idea to me. It's suppose to be mid-to-upper 80's all day," Michelle said.
I looked at Heather, "I'll have Greg fill in for you, okay?"
"That's up to you boss," she smiled.
"Warren, you working tonight?"
"Yeah, just the wedding, not the reception. I need to be at the church as 5pm. But nothing going on until then."
"Can I come with you," Heather asked.
"Sure," Warren smiled, "That'd be great. You can be my assistant."
Heather smiled back at him. Honestly, I had never seen her look so happy. Or maybe I just had never noticed.
I know that Michelle and Cassie had planned on Heather hanging out with them to do some wedding planning, but I'm sure they didn't mind Heather skipping out on them.
Warren then said, "Oh, I forgot to tell you guys, guess whose wedding it is?" Not waiting for an answer from us he answered his own question, "James Lewellen."
"No way," Michelle said. "Who's he marrying?"
"Who's he," Chad asked.
Michelle answered, "He was my first date ever. We were at the 9th grade dance and before we even finished our first dance, Joe became very jealous and came over and socked him in the nose."
"Whatt?
" Cassie and Heather said in unison as they both looked at me. My mouth was full of food but Warren, knowing the proper version of the story, came to my defense.
"Lewellen, was trying a little grab ass out on the dance floor with Michelle. When Joe noticed how upset Michelle was, he went over and flattened Lewey's nose. There was blood everywhere."
Cassie and Heather were looking back and forth between me and Warren as he continued the story.
"Lewey tried to get up but Joe told him it'd be best if he stayed down. A couple of Lewey's cronnies stepped up. Joe told them to bring it on and started toward them. Both of them took a step back just as one of the chaperone's showed up. Next person that showed up was Principal Davis. So, for all his troubles, my boy Joe got a week off school but won the heart of the girl of his dreams."
"Awww," Cassie and Heather both said at the same time. Heather continued, "How romantic."
"My hero," Michelle said as she came over and hugged me. She then looked at Warren, "So who is he marrying?"
Warren shrugged, "Nobody you'd know. They met at Notre Dame."
Chad said, "So when we heading out on the boat?"
"We can pretty much go at any time, Cassie and Heather can wear the suits from last night," Michelle said.
"I didn't think suits were allowed on the boat anymore," Chad replied.
"Oh, okay," Michelle said and rolled her eyes as she walked out of the room to go change.
Laughing, I said, "Let me call Greg and get him to cover for Heather, then I'm ready to go."
Warren said, "I just need to run home for a few. I have to put all my camera batteries and stuff on chargers. I shouldn't be long. I can meet everyone at the boat."
Chad said, "You got anymore weed?"
"No. I'm dry. Don't even have any at home."
"Can you get some?"
"Um, yeah. I'd have to make a call though."
Heather and Cassie left the room to join Michelle.
Chad pulled out his wallet and handed Warren $500. "How much will this get?"
"Probably 5 ounces."
"Get it, you can have an ounce for trouble."
"Seriously?"
"Yeah, I've smoked enough of your weed the last 2 months that I owe you."
"Cool," Warren said.
"What the fuck are you going to do with 4 ounces of weed," I asked Chad.
"I just like to have it around," he answered. He looked at Warren, "Do me a favor, roll up about 5 or 6 joints from one of my bags before you come to the boat so we're prepared."
"Cool," Warren said. "Just let me make sure he's got some."
Warren pulled his cellphone out of his pocket and dialed a number and waited for the person to pick up. "Hey Rob, Warren here. I need to make a pickup today." A moment later he said, "How much for 6 ounces?" "Too much, I'll give you 5." "I know it's a buck twenty five an ounce. I'm buying in quantity though." A moment later he said, "Forget it, I'll call Huey, I heard he just got some in anyways." Warren winked at me and slowly began to smile. "Cool. I'll be there in 5 minutes." He flipped the phone shut.
Looking at Chad he said, "Just scored you an extra ounce."
"You scored yourself and extra ounce," Chad said.
"You're giving me 2 ounces to..."
Chad said, "Warren, shut the fuck up. You made the deal happen. I agreed on 4 ounces for $500. You even said on the phone its $125. You get whatever else you can get."
Warren smiled, "Thanks man." Then to us both he said, "I'm outta here. I'll be to the boat in about 45 minutes."
We said goodbye and he walked out the door.
I looked at Chad, "Seriously, what are you going to do with 4 ounces."
He shrugged. "Just to have it around. Plus I'm going back to school in a month. That'll last me the whole year. I hardly ever smoke it at school."
I just smiled and shook my head. "I've got to take a quick shower. I'll be out in 10 minutes."
"I'll be in the basement watching ESPN."
We went our separate ways. As I walked down the hall, I found Michelle in our room just finishing putting her swimsuit cover-up on. I didn't see Cassie or Heather.
"Hey babe," she said, "You going to get ready?"
"As soon as I take a quick shower. Just want a quick wash."
"Okay. Well, lucky for you Heather and Cassie are in there right now."
Nice, I thought.
I smiled at Michelle and she smiled back.
"Where's Warren and Chad?"
"Warren left. Chad is in the basement watching TV."
"Well, if you're going in there, I might venture downstairs to watch TV with my brother."
I smiled as I walked towards her. "Sounds good." I kissed her.
She kissed me back. "I love you Joe."
"I love you babe."
She let me go and left the room. I walked toward the bathroom door. I could hear the water running in the shower. Slowly I opened the door and the steam hit me. They didn't have the exhaust fan on. I reached over and turned it on and the hum of the motor came to life. A hand pressed against the glass and cleaned a circle area. Cassie looked out.
"Hey there. Gonna a join us?"
"Is that an invitation," I asked while already beginning to undress.
"Yes it is."
"Well then, I'd love to."
I finished removing the few clothes I had on and opened the door to the shower. What a sight. Two beautiful girls with water running down their bodies and looking absolutely sexy.
"Do we get to wash you," Heather asked.
Smiling, I said, "That'd be wonderful." I pulled the door behind me as they both giggled.
Within seconds, Cassie was scrubbing my back with one of Michelle's fluffy wash things. On her knees in front of me, Heather was using a second soap sudsy fluffy thing as she washed my cock. I closed me eyes and enjoyed the whole experience. A few minutes later they were done. Nothing more went on other than a kiss here or there. As I began to rinse off, Cassie opened the door and got out, thus leaving Heather and I alone. She pressed her chest against my back and hugged me. I let the warm water run over us as I enjoyed the feel of her against me. Her hand carressed my stomach and chest and then slowly reached down and ran across my cock.
"This feels so good," she said.
"It feels pretty good having you touch it," I replied.
"I really enjoyed last night Joe. It was the most wonderful experience in my whole life."
"I enjoyed it also," I said as I turned around.
She looked me in the eye. "I've loved you for so long."
I just smiled.
She continued, "When we were having sex last night, I actually thought I was dreaming."
"It wasn't a dream."
She smiled. "It is a dream. A dream come true." Still staring at me. "Cassie said that she spoke with Chad and they intend to continue this whole wierd relationship thing that's going on."
"Yeah," I said not sure what to expect next.
"I was wondering if it will continue with Warren and I and all of you."
"Of course," I said. "Absolutely."
"This is a dream come true." She smiled. "When we orgasmed together last night, I knew everything in the world is perfect. I've never felt that way before."
I leaned down and kissed her. "Let's get out. I want to dry you off."
I turned off the water and opened the door. I grabbed a fresh towel and quickly dried myself off. I then grabbed a 2nd towel and held it open for her. She stepped into it and I began patting up and down her body as I dried her. I handed her a smaller towel and she wrapped her hair in it. When she was dry, I took her towel and layed it on my vanity counter. "Sit on the towel," I suggested and helped her up on the counter.
I stepped between her legs and she spread them wider to allow me closer.
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