Page 33 of Never Till Now

“Seriously? That would have been a top priority for me.” Rachel laughs while pulling out her outfit for tonight.

“Please tell me I don’t need a costume or special attire to go out for drinks.” I look down at her fishnets and neon-green garter belt.

“No, this is nothing like the dragon thing.” She waves her hand in the air. “Though, you did draw a lot of attention in the alien meetup.”

“Stop reminding me.” I shudder and pick out black dress shorts with a cream flowy tank. “I’m having a quick shower before we head out.”

“I’ll be doing my makeup by the window. This lighting is amazing.”

I step out of the shower as a knock taps on the door. I’m not expecting a package, nor did I hear the buzzer. “Hey Rach, can you see who that is?”

I step out of the bathroom trying to catch a glimpse of whoever knocked. Rachel gasps and opens the door wider.

“Well hang me from a ceiling fan and clamp my nipples!” Her astonished voice travels through my condo as she allows Adam to step in.

His eyes dart around for me in utter confusion. Our eyes lock before his drop to the hem of my towel. I know I look like a drowned rat, yet his heated gaze makes me feel as if I’m irresistible. He snaps out of it and turns to Rachel. Rachel looks at me with wild impressed eyes.

“I hope you know this fella, because if this is a mistaken address, I’ll escort this hunk home and let him ride me like the stallion he is.” She sizes him up. “How tall are you?”

“Six-three.” He clears his throat, looking at me as if he’s scared to move.

“Adam, this is Rachel.” I hold my towel with one hand and point with the other. “My one and only friend in my life.”

I’ve never seen him speechless and somewhat scared besides the soda spill and possible bee encounter. He glances her way, trying to discretely observe her neon green corset, fishnets and leather collar.

“I can be a bit much for some people at first,” Rachel explains, making her way to the couch.

“She’s harmless.” I walk toward the bed to grab my clothes. “She broke me out of my shell during nursing school.”

“You’re a nurse?” His jaw drops.

“Geriatric. And let me tell you, some of those oldies have the kinkiest stories.” Her laugh boasts through the room. “I’ve learned a thing or two.”

“I don’t want to interrupt your girls’ night. I’ll head out.” He turns to the door.

“No, come out with us.” Rachel smiles. “We are going out for drinks but then I’m taking off to a club that Ren says she won’t step foot in.”

“For good reasons,” I say through gritted teeth.

“It wasn’t that terrible last time. I happened to love every minute.” Rachel turns to Adam. “Don’t make her come home alone. I’ll be out until tomorrow afternoon.”

“I’ll join.” Adam smirks. “Only if you tell me why you hated the last club.”

“Yes! I love this story.” Rachel goes back to doing her eye shadow.

“Can I get dressed first? I’ll return in a minute.”

“Just drop the towel and get changed,” Rachel says with a sly smirk. “It’s nothing we haven’t seen or explored before.” The implication of her words match her voice and Adam’s eyes ping-pong back and forth between her and me.

“Sorry, what?” His jaw is slightly hanging.

“Could today get any worse?” I tilt my head back and want to lock myself in the bathroom for the rest of the day. “You get one story from me. Which is it going to be?”

“Let’s start with the club.”

“If it isn’t obvious, my adventurous friend here is into trying every kink and sex club.” I put down my clothes and decide to just sit on the bed in my towel. “It was a role-playing medieval-themed club with cages, chains, fire and dragon people. Aliens had invaded and captured us in cages.” I pause and recall the members swooning over me with their fake wings spreading. “I got sucked into being an alien who was awaiting her new dragon lord to submit to.” I shake my head, unable to look him in the eyes. “There were custom dragon strap-ons and egg toy implants. I ran out of the club as soon as the cage door opened.”

“You missed out on a great night. Those dragon peens beat any man I’ve been with.” Rachel laughs. “The club kept asking for her back because she fit the perfect description of a Nordic alien. Tall, skinny and blonde.”