Later That Night

“Man, you beat me again! I thought that you said you’ve never played this game before.” Phoenix exclaimed.

They had been playing a game on his Xbox for a few hours and she had beat him three times, much to his dissatisfaction.

“I haven’t. I’ve never even used one of these game systems.” Charlotte replied.

“Sure you haven’t. Hustler.” Phoenix laughed, standing and walking towards his kitchen. “Do you want something to drink? Water, soda, beer?” He called over his shoulder.

“Let me guess, you’re going to have a beer.” Charlotte spoke.

“Damn straight I am. And don’t start on me with the whole underage thing. I’ve been drinking or years, my parents know and frankly they don’t give a shit.” He called from the kitchen.

She could hear him opening the refrigerator and the clinking of glass hitting glass, what she could only assume was beer bottles knocking together as he rifled through the fridge.

“I guess I’ll drink a beer then.” She finally answered.

“Oh, little miss innocent is going to drink a beer, is she?” Phoenix teased. He walk back into his living room holding two Yuengling Lager beer bottles.

Charlotte made an offended noise. “I drink. Sometimes.”

“Yeah, probably girly mixed drinks or wine. When’s the last time you actually had a BEER?” Phoenix asked.

“Not that long ago. Occasionally, Tom buys a six pack and we share.” Charlotte spoke, only realizing that she’d spoken of her husband after the fact.

They both fell silent, until Phoenix spoke, “Is that his name?”

“I don’t want to talk about him, Phoenix, so please just forget that I mentioned him.” Charlotte spoke quietly. Her mind was beginning to torture her again.

She had forgotten about Tom, about her affair, for those few hours that she had been playing Phoenix’s game system. She hadn’t meant to speak of him, it had just slipped out.

“It’s cool. I mean, you’ve been with him for years; it’s not like you can just censor your thoughts.” Phoenix responded.

“Please can we drop it?” She asked again.

“Yeah, sure.” He answered.

Once again, they fell into silence; Charlottes inner turmoil growing as the minutes ticked by.

“I think I’d better go.” Charlotte spoke, pulling herself up from his living room carpet and gathering her things.

Phoenix bit his lip and asked, “Are you sure?”

Taking a deep breath, she nodded in the affirmative.

“Can I see you tomorrow?” He asked.

“Maybe.” Charlotte replied.

Phoenix sighed, stood, and walked her to the door. “Goodnight and sweet dreams.” He kissed her cheek.

“You too.” She replied distractedly. She opened the door and slipped out into the night.

Even Later That Night

Charlotte was sitting in her bathtub, a spoon in one hand and a half-gallon of Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream in the other. She sighed as she let her body sink further into the steaming hot water.

This was the life. A nice hot bath to ease her stress and yummy ice cream to please her taste buds. Life couldn’t be better that this.

Charlotte closed her eyes as she spooned in another mouthful of her sweet treat. Just as she’d swallowed and began scooping more, her portable phone rang. She looked at it sitting next to her and silently cursed herself for not getting caller ID.

Groaning, she set her tub of ice cream and spoon onto the floor and answered the phone. “Hello?”

“I’m sorry if I upset you tonight.” Phoenix’s voice drifted through the line.

“How did you get my phone number?” She asked, confused.

“You’re listed in the phone book. Anybody that knows your last name can find it, Charlotte.” Phoenix replied.

Charlotte rolled her eyes before speaking, “Right. That was a really stupid question. Anyway, you didn’t upset me. I just needed to be by myself for a little while.”

“Okay. I’m not bothering you right now, am I?” He asked.

Charlotte bit her lip as she considered his question. “No. You’re not bothering me.”

“Cool. So, what were you doing before I called?” Phoenix inquired.

“Sitting in my tub eating a ton of ice cream. It’s actually good that you called because I probably would’ve eaten the whole half-gallon.” She laughed.

“So, you’re in the tub, are you? All naked and wet?” Phoenix responded, his voice husky and laced with lust.

“Phoenix, I … Yes.” She blushed, answering in nearly a whisper.

“Are there bubbles?” He asked, his voice beginning to sound strained.

She bit her lip as she looked down at her body. She was indeed covered in bubbles. The vanilla smelling bubble bath was always something she had to splurge on at the grocery store.

“Yes.” She finally spoke.

“I have to see you. Can I, Charlotte? Can I please come over? I need you.” Phoenix breathed. She had never heard a voice so filled with desire, with need and passion.

“Okay. Do you know how to get here?” She replied.

“Yeah. I’ll be there in, like, five minutes.” Phoenix spoke hastily.

The next sound that Charlotte heard was the click of the phone call ending. She dunked her head underwater quickly, the climbed out of the tub. She toweled off and slipped into her lilac colored silk robe. She tied the sash around her waist and walked out of the bathroom.

As she began descending the second floor steps, the doorbell rang. She gasped and began hurrying down the stairs. Finally, she reached the door and flung it open.

Phoenix had barely glanced at her before he had his mouth over hers. He kicked the door shut and wrapped a hand in her still wet hair, his other around her waist. He pushed her body against the door and furiously speared her tongue with his.

Charlotte pulled away, gasping for air. Phoenix began trailing kisses down her neck. He untied the sash on her robe and let it fall to the floor, engulfing her breast simultaneously.

Charlotte let out a tiny scream of pleasure as his tongue tortured her. He flicked his tongue over her nipple a few times, bit down lightly, and started all over again. Her sex throbbed violently between her legs.

“Now, Phoenix! Take me now!” She all but cried.

He smiled at her, then quickly undressed. He lifted her up and she instinctively wrapped her legs around him. They made love against her front door, Charlotte’s hair thrashing from side to side. Their moans of pleasure filled the empty house and the world seemed to turn faster.

Finally, they both collapsed onto the floor in a heap of tired and satiated limbs. Charlottes head lay on Phoenix’s smooth chest as they drifted off to sleep, snuggled up on her plush baby blue carpet.