They had always known each other, seeing each other here and there. But, it wasn't until recent, that they began to touch. He saw her at a party and let his hand glide across her butt. She would use her friendliness to hug him closer and touch her knee against his crotch.
They knew there was an attraction, but she belonged to another man, and he knew she wouldn't betray her mate. So their friendship continued. They visited and talked about this and that. Keeping each other updated on their lives but nothing more than a mere touch or look.
They hadnβt seen each other for some time when they had a chance encounter on the street. She greeted him with a gentle hug and told him that her husband had left her. She began to cry and he held her closely. He walked her to a bench and just sat with her, holding her gently. He could tell her sadness was deep but her closeness was difficult for him to ignore. She was focused on her hurt but all he could think of was the way her breast touched him and her hand laying gently on his leg. He was aroused but knew it was too soon for her and too risky for him.
She thanked him for his kindness and went on her way. He remembered her smell and wondered what it would be like to lay next to her.