Annie found sleep eluding her even after a long hot shower. She had even laid back in her Jacuzzi to no avail. William raced through her mind's eye how tall he stood. His laugh lines, his physique was so masculine. His mannerisms were tender, gentle. How would he be to make love too? Annie shook her head jumping out of her bed she hurriedly threw on a robe.
Downstairs was dark she knew her home she didn't bother with lights. She rounded the corner of the bar screaming as she hit something hard.
"It's me Colby, Annie I was thirsty. I'm sorry are you okay?" Colby spoke quickly.
Annie caught herself sitting on the bench she tried to catch herself. Her heart was beating so hard out of her chest. She had forgotten about Randy and Colby. Thinking she was alone she was thrown into quite a state of shock. Colby's hard body was a shock to hit. Annie didn't realize she was sitting with her robe open revealing her long legs and sheer panties to his eyes.
"I'm okay, Colby I forgot I wasn't alone. Wow, what a start you gave me. I think I might need some water." Annie said still in shock.
Colby handed her his water she took it, drinking a long swallow. His eyes tried as hard as he could to look away from her. He couldn't escape the fact of her vulnerability, she was so beautiful he saw her panties how they kissed her body so tightly. He thought how perverted he was ogling his best friends older sister. He finally realized he was getting a hard on. Oh great this can't be happening. He broke his gaze upon her mound as he turned a little. A drop of water fell off her lip as he watched it he knew it was going to land on her bare skin he was going to be busted.
Sure enough it hit her high on the thigh she quickly looked down grabbing her robe shut. Colby waited for the shrill scream for Randy to come out here and get this sick perverted man out of her home. He was glad it was dark his face was so red. He didn't know how to handle this.
"I'm sorry Colby, I didn't realize my robe was open." Annie said softly.
His mouth went dry he couldn't speak. Come on say something he thought. Something that she will believe. Words failed him as his hard on grew. Colby did manage to sit down on the bench a few feet away.
"What's the matter can't sleep? I know it's hard to sleep somewhere new. Especially out in the woods." Annie continued like he hadn't just been staring at her.
"Well, it was hot and I thought some cool water would help." Colby said tentatively.
"I drank your water let me get you some more." Annie said standing up walking towards the kitchen.
As she handed Colby his water his heart was beating faster. But Annie was being so kind, mature about what happened she didn't make him feel bad. He took the water and drank it down placing it on the counter.
"I don't usually have a hard time sleeping. Not here at least but tonight it seems I can't get sleepy." Annie said opening the front door.
She stepped out onto the porch, Colby followed her. They both sat down in rocking chairs. In silhouette Annie somehow got more beautiful in Colby's eye.
"You have a girl friend Colby?" Annie asked interested.
"I have a girl I date. In fact Randy and I are looking to open a shop. We already named it, too. It's called Between the Covers." Colby said.
"What kind of shop is that?" Annie asked all excited.
"A book shop with coffee and desserts served. We both enjoy books. My girl friend loves to bake. We are looking for a shop that's why we came here actually." Colby lit up talking about the shop. 'Only the newest books, some vintage titles though. We thought perhaps William might be able to help us out?"
"William? How would he?" Annie asked turning towards his land.
"A new shop in his strip mall. The interior would be eclectic by design. Who know's we could go national." Colby said sincerely.
Annie seen Colby differently he was a grown man. He sounded as though he definitely was planning for a career. She looked at him and saw he was a very handsome man. Standing six feet, graying hair. A killer smile, she thought if what she had seen earlier his girl friend should be well satisfied in bed. His hard on was ..
"Annie are you here?" Colby was asking loudly.
Annie thought she must have spaced off. Oh she would die if he knew she had spaced off over his earlier on hard on. She shook her head, not trusting her voice.
"Randy and I, think it has a real chance. I would like your feelings about a new book shop around here?" Colby asked earnestly. ' I'm sorry I'm talking to much after Randy and I met William leaving with our pizza. It just made sense a new place for our new place." Colby said falling quiet.
"No you aren't you are just enthusiastic and well should you be. I am excited in your endeavor my brother doesn't tell me a lot." Annie leaned her head back quietly started to rock.
Her mind racing with William's kiss. She hadn't been kissed for so long. A tear escaped her closed eyes. Human touch was such a basic need for humans. Then another tear slipped down. She allowed them to flow. Not caring Colby could see her or not. She hadn't cried for herself in a very long time.
Had it been years? Yes it had been years since she was touched or kissed.