Although Robert and Julie had a certain curiosity about each other sexually, they never explored it once during the years of their friendship.
There were several chances, even during their "paper only" brief marriage, but it seemed Robert was in a relationship while Julie was free or vice versa. In addition, she'd had the additional task of raising a child.
Many of her girlfriends often teased her about "her and Rob being in mutual denial for years."
It was even at the point where both her daughter Cara and his cousin Marcus began picking up Robert and Julie's not-so-subtle signals, so the mutual curiosity wasn't well hidden as they'd thought.
"I don't know why you and Jules haven't fucked each other's brains out and gotten it over with," Marcus said one evening. "You have to admit she's still pretty hot for an older chick. Hell, if I was you, I'd boned her a long time ago without a second thought."
Robert gave his cousin a playful smack on the head. "Of course you would've. But we aren't a couple of horny kids who need to go at it all of the time like you and Cara."
"Could've fooled me, dude."
"I thought you and Cara were going out."
"We are, but I need to borrow the car."
Robert tossed him the keys. "Make sure the gas tank's filled before you come home."
"Yeah, yeah. If I didn't know any better, I'd swear you wanted to get rid of me so you and Jules can be alone when she comes over."
"Maybe I do. Now shove your ass out of here and go get laid. It's rude to keep a lady waiting."
Watching Marcus leave, Robert reflected on his friendship with Julie There were many times they had long talks that often ended up with them discussing each other's sex lives.
They'd discussed sexual fantasies their secrets were safe, and of course, she was one of very few women in his life who never had an issue with him being bisexual.
Julie still wasn't aware he'd taken her daughter's virginity or continued to have sex with Cara several times before the girl started seeing Marcus.
Had Julie known, Robert was sure their friendship would end, and he was relieved when Cara began focusing her attentions on his young cousin.
After a particularly erotic phone conversation, Julie came to visit that evening while Marcus and Cara were out on a date. She walked in the door and their eyes met, sending shock waves through my body. I knew what was on his mind just by the look on his face.