Much thanks to my editor, who made this story far more readable and enjoyable than it was before I put it in her hands.
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1 : The Magician
Black lace was the theme. The first item she slipped on was a thong so insubstantial that she felt as if she were still naked. As she Regarded her image in the mirror, she considered that some things were better than naked.
The delicate pattern of the lace somewhat obscured her mound, but it was still obvious that she was waxed smooth. Ribbons of soft velvet arched up from the lace to encircle her hips. They met just above her ass, and the g-string proceeded to plunge between her sculpted cheeks.
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"He's looking at you, Nell," said one of her teammates, gesturing to a man beside the field. Cornelia Roberts paused to re-tie her long blonde ponytail and casually turned her head to view the figure at the sidelines. The girl continued, "It's kind of creepy—him coming up to the soccer field during practice to ogle us..."
"Just pass me the ball," Nell laughed. "Don't worry about him. He's Lucy's brother."
Nell trapped the pass and returned it with swift accuracy. Soccer was something Nell was quite good at. She'd made the team effortlessly, and most of her teammates knew it.
While they continued the drill, Nell was always conscious of a set of eyes upon her, appraising everything except her technique. She stole glances whenever she could make it look natural. Lucy was a pretty girl, and her brother resembled her. He had the same auburn hair, golden tan, and well-proportioned features—plus an athlete's body evident from his broad shoulders and trim waist.
She wondered where he was staying and if he would be going out to the clubs with everyone else tonight. There weren't many clubs in Sandale—the students attending the University of Sandale were the majority of the attendees, and U of S was small.
After practice, Nell made sure that her path home passed by the handsome voyeur.
"Nice practice," he nodded to her. "You've got some talent under your belt."
She stopped walking and grinned. "I'm Nell," she said with an extended hand. "Forgive me, but if you were assessing anything more than the stability of our sports bras, you are unlike any hot, young spectator we've ever had at practice."
He took her hand and shook it. "Lawrence. A pleasure to meet you, and forgiven. To defend myself, I am a keen appreciator of the
entire
feminine anatomy."
"Are you going to be out at the clubs tonight?"
"I will be. Am I going to see you?"
"I'm not the sort to miss out on a Saturday night."
"Me neither—see you there."
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One... two... three hooks before her garter belt was secured. It rested on her hips, just below the apex of the thong straps. Five inches of lace hugged her closely, and lace ruffles were attached at the hem. The ruffles hinted at a juvenile femininity, but the cut was undeniably for grown-ups only.
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Perched on a barstool, Nell scanned the dancing crowd. She was certain that Lawrence would show up here if he came to the clubs. For their imminent tryst, it couldn't be anywhere else.
"Picking up tonight, Nell?" A petite Asian girl—her neighbour, Claire— leaned against the bar and surveyed Nell's outfit. Nell sipped her drink, turning her body so that Claire could see the whole ensemble. It started at the bottom with white stiletto sandals that glowed in the black lights, tight black satin capri pants that showed off her athletic figure, and was topped with a deep, backless halter in white that showed off her modest cleavage.
"You're definitely picking up tonight. Who have you got your eye on?"
Nell started to answer, but a boy tugged on Claire's arm and said something in her ear. Claire smiled apologetically and followed her partner onto the dance floor. Nell watched them go and observed the crowd as she worked on her drink.
She had only been watching the dance floor for a few minutes before a hand grazed the naked small of her back, sending a shiver up her spine. Nell turned to see Lawrence, looking even more appealing than this afternoon. He was wearing khaki pants and a button-up shirt so sheer that she could almost make out the contours of his chest .
"Fancy meeting you here," she grinned. "I hope you're in the mood because I've been dying to dance." Without giving him a chance to respond, she placed a hand on his chest, pushing him out toward the dance floor.
She had abandoned her drink, but it was all about timing. She wanted Lawrence, and she wasn't going to give him a moment to even consider his options. His hand grasped hers as they moved through the throng. Just being among so many people gave her an adrenaline rush, and she couldn't help but sway to the driving beat of the music.