The last few months have been a dry spell for my personal life. Over the past year, I've been out on dates with guys who are really smart to the point that they're snobby, really hot guys who are complete narcissist, a few who are appealing on the outside but have nothing inside their heads, and one that was more into the hot-hook-up-night scene than an actual relationship.
Knowing that I'd be home for the summer before classes start again in the fall, I secured a job with a local family friend to open and work the morning shift at his workshop during the week, then work at least one afternoon and close and the weekend. Coming back home after such a demanding semester is a great change of pace, especially because my parents hired a new pool guy to come by every Tuesday and Friday to clean the pool.
I don't think they realized that hiring such a handsome, young, strong, attractive man is just what I need after my weirdo dating spree. I've been home about a week and a half and haven't gotten the chance to talk to him yet but any time I get the opportunity, I sneak a glance and watch (gawk is probably a more accurate description) him scoop leaves and twigs from the water, change the filters, test the ph levels; anything really. The best part is that this summer is reported to be one of the hottest this area has experienced in decades, and he consequently spends more time shirtless than with it on.
One day as I get back from my shift, I pull in at the house and head inside, grabbing a cold bottle of water from the fridge. Out of the corner of my eye I notice something in the backyard and turn to see Aquaman (as I nicknamed him in my head). He is typically gone for the day before I get home from work and seize the opportunity.
I removed my work uniform shirt, leaving myself in just a soft blue camisole, clean up and tighten the high ponytail on my head, grab two more frosty waters from the fridge, and head outside.
The warm concrete of the back patio has a strange calming affect on my nerves as I stand under the awning and call out "Hey. It looks like you could use some fresh water out here," innocently smiling as he sets down the net and comes around the pool to me.
"Thanks," he says, a masculine gravelly tone in his voice. After a rather long gulp, he lowers the bottle, extending a hand and tells me "I'm Everett. I'm the summer pool cleaning guy,".
I can feel the blood creeping up into my cheeks as he speaks, and reply, taking his burly, warm, tender hand in mine "Thea,". I watch his eyes as he tries to hide that he's looking me over, tracing my figure.
By no means would I say that I'm a stand-out beauty or have modeling potential, but I do take care of myself and make it a point to keep myself in shape. I have a large B, at times small C cup, set on my chest and I consider myself thin, in more of a healthy and fit manner than a sickly way. My legs are, at least in my opinion, my best feature, having been an avid runner for as long as I remember.
Now that I'm seeing Everett closer than usual, I see the muscled silhouette, the thin layer of perspiration glistening on his tan skin, his dark oak hair, and warm mocha brown eyes. I don't know what I'm trying to say next, but I know I'm stammering as I do so, almost intimidated by his manly beauty. I'm pretty sure he can sense that he's making me nervous because I can see the hints of a smirk on his very smooth lips.
"So, your mom and dad have told me about you," he says.
I wince replying "Nothing too embarrassing I hope."
"No, no, no," he chuckles "Just that you were a big soccer player growing up and a track star in high school before you had an injury that kept you on the bench for the rest of the season."
Blushing a little again, relieved by the short synopsis, I explain "Yeah, I got my foot caught in a weird sink hole thing stepping off the track one day and tore a couple of ligaments. The surgery was quick, but the physical therapy kept me out of competition for a number of months."
Everett subtly, though I still notice, checks me out again and mentions, "But your back to running?" taking in more water.
"Yeah" I answer, feeling a bit more confident, "I try to get three or four miles in before work, then six on Saturday and Sunday."
I learn that his mom had an early doctor appointment this morning and her ride fell through so driving her there and back is what made him late today.
"Well, I should probably be getting back to..." and points toward the pool "But really, thanks for the waters."
Smiling, I nod and turn to leave when I hear "Nice dragonfly by the way."
I twist around to see the tattoo I had forgotten I got on my waist and say "Hey, thanks. Mom used to tell me dragonflies were magic and took your wishes to the wishing stars when I was young. I always liked the idea and I never wanted to forget so when I turned 18..." gesturing to the winged critter "ta daaaa!"