The next week, I tried my hardest not to think about sex 24/7. Luckily, I had a lot of work to do and spent most of my time in the library researching instead of moping around in my room. Thursday night, I finally finished my project, and left the library around 11pm. I hadn't really eaten since I was so busy, so I stopped by a Thai restaurant that was open late on the way home, ready to fill up on missed calories. As I climbed off my bike and locked it to the rock, my mind flashed to Ari and Nick. I wondered if they would contact me again.
I went inside and ordered. As I waited for my food, I realized that they couldn't contact me, I hadn't given them my number. He had given me theirs. The pressure was on me. I reached into my wallet and pulled out the card with 10 digits written on it. I unlocked my phone and typed the number in. I typed: "Hey there, It's Stephan. How's it going?" but stopped before hitting "send." I was too nervous. My waitress showed up with my to-go order. As I put my phone down to take it from her, I accidently swiped my finger across the screen and sent the message. I didn't realize till i was back home, getting ready to eat. When I saw I had sent the message, anxiety overtook me. I hadn't texted someone looking to hookup in a long time. It felt new again. I knew it was out of my hands now, all I could do is wait. I fell asleep without receiving anything back, slightly discouraged.
I woke up late on Friday morning, which I did every Friday. When making my schedule for the school year I always try to make sure I have no classes or obligations on Friday. Usually, I spend the time catching up on grading papers or research, but when I have had a productive week I give myself the day off and just recover. I rolled a joint and lit it up in bed, casually puffing it as I started reading the news on my phone. I was just about to get out of bed and start a pot of coffee when my phone buzzed in my hand. It was a picture message of Ari and Nick in bed together, cuddled close under the covers. The text read "Miss you in bed this morning. :)"
Normally I would have waited to text them back (my social anxiety has led to crippling neuroses in certain situations) but since I happened to be in bed as well, I decided to reply. I took a selfie, trying to do my best goofy smile, and sent it back, adding: "Wish I was there."
Almost right away my phone buzzed again. Another picture. This one was from Nick's point of view, looking down at Ari taking his cock deep in her throat. "You could be getting one of these."
I cornilly replied: "Looks like she is enjoying her breakfast." Gee, that was stupid.
I got out of bed and started coffee brewing. I looked back at my phone. Another text. Thank god I didn't scare them off. "What are you up to today?"
I stepped out on my balcony to smoke a cigarette with my coffee. "Nothing, I have the day off."
Before I was through smoking the cigarette, they message me back "We did too! It's too nice outside."
And then before I could reply: "Wanna come over for a late brunch on our balcony? Ari is a great cook and Nick will run out for stuff for mimosas."
Oh shit, I thought. I was excited that they texted me this morning, but I hadn't been thinking that my day would turn into another sex fest like the weekend before. Still, I couldn't say no. "That sounds lovely."
"Around 12?"
"You got it."
At 11:45 nervously climbed out of my uber outside their condo building. I was early. Hopefully that didn't seem too eager. I walked in the glass door and instantly the conciergerie approach me and asked if I was Stephan. I told him I was, and he let me know that Nick and Ari had already told him I was coming and to send me up when I arrived. As I rode in the elevator I inspected my outfit in the mirror. I had worn nicer clothes than last time, wanting to make sure they thought I was respectable. The elevator dinged on the 17th floor and I walked to their condo. Ari opened the door.
"Stephan, Come in! It's so good to see you!" She kissed me briefly on the lips before embracing me. She wore yoga pants and a cropped sweater, very cute.
"Nick is setting the table on the balcony, sorry, we aren't quite ready yet."
"It's no problem." I replied. "I got here a bit early. It smells good in here!"