Pulling into his driveway, Will parked his car and breathed a heavy sigh. The stress and nervousness of the day had all but subsided as he stepped out onto his driveway. Loosening the tie around his neck and removing his suit jacket, he heard a whistle from the neighbor's property that caught his attention. Turning towards the house next door, a big smile filled his face.
"Looking good, Will!" his neighbor Amber shouted with a grin.
She was standing in her typical workout attire just outside of the garage that was converted into a home gym. She wore teal-colored leggings and a matching sleeveless top of Lycra that accented her lightly tanned skin. She was always in some sort of outfit that showed off her incredibly toned physique. Her auburn hair pulled back in a ponytail, provided a full view of her sparkling eyes and wide smile.
"Thanks Amber, you don't look half bad yourself," Will said with a grin, giving her a thumbs up.
He moved across his lawn towards the property line, Amber following suit. As they drew near, Will couldn't help but give her the once over from head to toe. She was a fox. There was no doubt about that, by far the sexiest woman in the neighborhood and someone he had enjoyed getting to know well since moving into his house the previous summer.
"What's with the suit?" she questioned as she eyed him up and down.
"I had an interview at work today. I'm hoping to promote to Captain."
"Will, that's awesome! How do you think it went?"
"I think it went well. I should hear from the chief in a couple of weeks," Will said with cautious optimism.
"What's the difference between a captain and a firefighter?" Amber asked with curiosity.
Will began explaining some of the added responsibilities entrusted with if he got the promotion. He went on about leading a group of firefighters, keeping them safe and highly trained, and making important decisions on emergency scenes when necessary.
Amber smiled as she listened, her mind beginning to wander. She had really come to enjoy having Will as a next-door neighbor. He was quiet and shy when he first moved in, but slowly opened up once he got to know her and her husband, Jason, a little more. The couple was slightly older by about ten years, but Amber was quick to realize her young neighbor's maturity, especially because of his line of work. He was handsome, physically fit, and was an overall nice guy. The total package. And she often wondered why he wasn't married, or at least had a steady girlfriend.
As he continued, she couldn't help but admire how good he looked in a suit and tie. His wavy, brown hair trimmed neatly and his face clean shaven. His blue eyes were deep and piercing as he talked. She knew he had a great body too from the many times she'd seen him shirtless while mowing his lawn. Other times when they had invited him over to hang out by the backyard pool with others from the neighborhood.
A subtle, playful banter between the two of them began as they warmed up to each other's company. Often it was something as innocent as a warm smile or a wink. Every once in a while, escalating to a compliment of one's attire and how it looking good on them. Amber recalled the first time they had seen each other in swimsuits. She found herself surprised and happily taking aback by Will's boldness when he verbally admired her in her new two-piece in front of her husband. Jason didn't seem to mind, knowing full well that his wife was the talk of the neighborhood, particularly with the men. That was one thing that Will picked up on as he got to know the couple better. They were very open and honest; something Will enjoyed about them. Both he and Amber knew it was just flirty fun between a man and a woman who were friends, but deep down, they both wondered if there was more to it.
"And that's pretty much the differences between the two positions," Will said, ending his explanation.
Amber shook herself from her daze, not hearing much of the back half of what he was explaining. "I'm happy for you, Will. Let me know when you hear something. I have to get back to it," she said, feeling slightly embarrassed.
"Yeah, sorry, don't let me keep you. Your workouts are doing wonders too, by the way," he said with a playful smile and a wink before turning back towards his house.
Amber couldn't help but blush as she turned away, sauntering back to the garage. Just before she stepped out of view, she looked back at her neighbor, who was just about out of view himself.
"Hey Will, you're always welcome to come over and workout if you'd like," she said with a glowing expression.
Will stopped in his tracks and turned his head. "Thanks for the offer. I might just have to take you up on that."
They smiled at one another before disappearing back into their homes. Some extra, not so innocent ideas ran wild through each of their minds. Those thoughts were quickly subdued by Amber's resumed workout and Will's much needed post interview shower that brought both of them back to reality.
***
As each hot summer day wore on, Will waited patiently to find out if he had gotten the promotion. Every shift he worked increased his anticipation and anxiety a little at a time. He thought it best to take Amber up on her offer of working out in her garage gym. He could blow off some steam with a hard workout and it might help ease some of the stress he was feeling. On top of it all, he'd get to see Amber too, a bonus.
One morning as he finished his shift, Will pulled into the driveway and noticed Amber's car parked outside. The door to the garage was open and music was playing. Walking across the grass, he poked his head around the corner and treated himself to a mouth-watering sight. Amber was on her hands and knees atop a yoga mat. Her Lycra clad bottom pushed out towards him as she arched her back. Breathing deeply, she lifted her head up, pushing her chest outwards. He glimpsed her ample cleavage straining her sports top. The view looking incredible from the large mirrors bolted onto the garage wall.
Will sat there and watched as the muscles in her body flexed and relaxed. A tingle ran down his spine as he felt the blood rush between his legs. Hoping to stay and watch forever, he felt disappointed when she slowly rose to her feet.
Talking a deep breath to slow his heart rate, he cleared his throat to get her attention. "Room for two in there?"
Amber turned around and gave him a happy smile. "Good morning Will, plenty of room in here."
He returned her smile, still hiding his body around the corner so as not to expose the bulge growing in his pants.
"I'll go change and be right over," he said as he quickly turned and bristly walked away.
"Don't be too long. I need a spotter," Amber beckoned when he was out of sight. A crooked smile forming on her face.
A short time later, Will returned to the garage wearing an old cutoff t-shirt and athletic shorts. Starting his workout with some light stretching, he made small talk with Amber as she worked her core with some sit-ups on a stability ball. The workout was uneventful and the two of them respectfully keeping their distance and allowed the other to get the most out of each rep. Will stole subtle glances at his gym partner whenever he could, admiring her form and her figure. Amber graciously returned the favor, admiring the sight of Will's bulging muscles as he curled a couple of dumbbells.
"Spot me?" she asked as she added some weight to the squat rack bar.
"Sure thing," he nodded as he got into position behind her.
Amber started her set by bracing the bar on her shoulders. Slowly, she took a deep breath before squatting down. Flexing the muscles in her legs and glutes, she exploded upwards. With each rep, she watched her form in the mirror in front of her. Will stood right behind her with his arms ready to catch her if she couldn't complete a rep. His body squeezed to hers as he followed her down and back up again with each squat. Concentrating on keeping her safe, he couldn't help but notice her firm ass pushing out towards his crotch each time she descended.
On the last rep, Amber drew one last deep breath and made her final squat. As she lowered herself down, she gave a look in the mirror at Will and his firm arms there to protect her.
