I plopped down like a ton of bricks into my seat after stowing my carry on in the overhead compartment. Thank god I was finally on my way. After a few delays, a night spent curled up in the terminal seating, I was finally on a plane ready to take off.
I was headed to my best friends wedding, yeah yeah, I know... always a bridesmaid. The flight would be about 6 hours and I was hoping to sleep for most of it.
I turned my head toward the window to watch the men filling the belly of the plane with various shapes, sizes and colors of baggage as the last of the passengers boarded. I felt more than heard the seat next to mine being occupied and I turned to give the polite smile of greeting to my seat buddy for duration of the flight.
My eyes met his and I actually faltered. He was sexy as hell. Not good looking in that pretty boy kind of way, but ruggedly handsome. High cheekbones, strong chin and supple lips that I thought would be perfect for long slow wet kisses.
His sexy dark eyes met mine as I took in his light brown shortly cropped hair and million dollar smile. He extended his hand over the empty seat between us and I lifted mine in response as I smiled back. His hand was warm and slightly rough. The hands of a man that worked for a living. When he held mine in his grasp, my whole body seemed electrified for that brief moment. I embarrassed myself a little bit by not letting go right away.
Dear god I need sleep, I thought to myself, Down girl! His hands are turning you on!
He stood to place his coat up and I couldn't help but look. His tight white t-shirt hugged the planes of his chest, showing me the definition underneath. He wore button down faded Levis that fit him like a second skin, I ran my eyes over every last inch of him that I could see. A couple of times. My eyes went back to his face and I felt my skin grow hot as I realized he had seen me staring at his goods.
I almost moaned out loud at the mental picture in my head of him with no shirt and just those jeans on, buttons undone. Yum!
He sat back down and we watched the little live show the stewardesses put on for us, then heard the voice from the scratchy speakers announce it was time to buckle up.
I made sure my tray table was locked in the upright position and gripped the arm rests for dear life.
I hate to fly, well not the actual flying part, just the take off and landing part.
After stuffing my stomach back into my middle and hearing the scratchy voice over the speaker again, telling us all was safe. I unbuckled my belt and grabbed the blanket from the empty seat. I gave Mr. Yummy Guy one last smile as I lay my head back against the window and poof...just like that...I was out.
I awoke, not sure how much time had passed. The plane was dark and quiet except for the engines constant hum.
My head was resting against something much softer than the hard plastic window it had started on and I slowly opened my eyes.