The bell rings. I walk to the street door. My heart is hitting like a trip hammer. I've been waiting a week to see you, a week of flirty conversations, delays, disappointments, but now, finally, the doorbell rings.
I open the door and hold out my arms. I want to feel you first, take in your visual later. You come in for a hug, our arms jostling a bit for position.
"Hello, Karen."
"Hello, Frank."
I feel you pressed against me gently, then a moment tighter. We step back.
You've chosen a breezy, flowered wrap-around dress tied at the waist. God was good. I got divorced at the same moment that brassieres became optional. I watch your breasts sway as you turn to walk through the door. Your waist tapers in, then your hips and muscled ass flare out again. Perfect.
"Two things," I say, "What is your stop word?"
"Oh, uh, bananas."
"And call me 'Teacher'."
"Uh, okay."
I stop. Look back. Give you a raised eyebrow.
"Yes, Teacher."
"Let's get to work."
My Hinge profile says, "I can teach you how to..." and has a picture of me playing guitar. You responded, "I'd love to learn!" I gave you a little video concert that day. Our conversation escalated from there. Now here you are for your first guitar lesson. And whatever else we get up to.
I motion you to the couch as I pour two glasses of Sauvignon Blanc. I hand you yours. We clink. Talk about nothing.
Our words talk about nothing but our eyes, another story. Our eyes run each others' bodies, then back up to lock for a moment too long, then back to the survey. My heart starts beating faster. I take belly breaths to balance my rising excitement.
I hand you a small guitar as you set down your glass. "This should fit under your boobs."
"Oh, these?" You thrust your chest out and look at me a little sideways. One of your profile pictures is of you in a huntress outfit. The top is thin and your nipples show through. I thought they looked good in the picture. Here in person, straining against the fabric of your dress, half erect already, they look positively delicious. Bigger than I expected. I can't wait to get my mouth... but we have work to do first.
You catch me staring at your nipple. A smirk plays on your mouth. But your nipple gets that much harder.
I grab another guitar. Put it in front my bulging crotch. Sit facing you, knees nearly touching. "We'll start with a D." I show you how and where to press the strings. You try. I lean forward. Touch your hand. Curve your fingers. I'm far into your space. Your scent, perfume and the stress of the drive up, send my head reeling.
You strum and make a clean chord. A smile washes over your face.
"Okay, the next chord is A7."
"My fingers hurt and I'm not sure I'm ready."
"You can do this. So the index finger goes..."