Friday Night – Late night fun
It had been a whirlwind of a week—texts flying back and forth between David and me all day and all night, each one making my heart beat a little faster with anticipation. I could already tell David was different even though we’d only just started to really get to know each other over the last few days – I was still so nervous about tomorrow – our first date.
But first I had to survive Tiff — and her seemingly never-ending desire to find the perfect outfit for me to wear.
“Tiff, I swear if you make me try on one more outfit, I’m going to die right here on this carpet,” I groaned, flopping back onto the bed dramatically, with my legs still dangling out of the black mini I’d just squeezed into. Surely there weren’t any more outfits left in my closet by now.
“Oh please,” she laughed at me, holding up yet another top. “You’ve been dying gloriously for the last hour. You’ll live. Now try this one. Off-the-shoulder, clingy in all the right places.”
I sat up, my hair a half-curled mess from our earlier attempts, my cheeks already sore from smiling so much. “Why are you more excited than me?”
“I’m not,” she said, winking. “I’m just living vicariously through you. And possibly trying to make David spontaneously combust when he sees you.”
I stood up from the bed, took the pink top from her, and glared. “This is the last one—just pick one already. I honestly don’t care anymore.” I started to pull the pink top over my head and through the arms.
She stood back and smiled, “Yes, that’s the one — it’s perfect.”
“You are just saying that, aren’t you?” I poked my tongue out at her with my last ounce of strength.
“I swear, I am not — it’s perfect. It shows off your gorgeous curves in all the right places. Take a look for yourself,” she said, pointing to the mirror on the wall.
I walked over to the mirror and stood in front of it. She was right — it did show off my body perfectly. I turned to her, extended my arms, and hugged her. “Thank you, it is perfect. But now, can we snuggle on the couch and watch a movie, please?”
Her arms wrapped around me, holding me tight. She felt safe. Familiar. Exactly what I needed tonight.
“Yes, let’s change-then we can snuggle up and watch a movie.”
I smiled, quickly taking off the top and tight mini skirt before slipping into my pink nightie, and then heading out of my bedroom toward the rumpus room.
I stood in front of the couch, then fell backward onto it and let out a deep sigh.
Tiffany followed closely behind. “Excited about tomorrow?” she asked as she sat on the couch beside me. As she snuggled into me, she dragged the black wool blanket up and over us.
“I really am. It’s been a while since I’ve been on a date, and even longer since I’ve felt such a strong interest in someone before going out with them.”
“Well, you two already seem connected,” she said mockingly, “I mean, you haven’t stopped texting him since last weekend!”
“You are so funny,” I said, but just as she said that, my phone dinged.
“See, I bet that’s him!”
I looked down at my phone and chuckled.
“I told you so,” Tiffany stated with authority.
I ignored her comment, already opening up my phone to read the message. Sensing my distraction, Tiffany lay down on my lap, flicked on the TV, and started watching a movie. At the same time, I opened the chat on my phone and began texting with David.
David: Hey Jess, cannot believe my lucky stars – this time tomorrow we will be out at dinner!
Me: I know right, I am really looking forward to it!
David: Me too! Me too! What are you up to tonight?
Me: Just chilling at my house with Tiffany. Had some dinner and now about to watch a movie on the couch together.
David: Oh sounds like a fun night – say Hi to Tiffany for me please.
I looked down at Tiffany, who was laying in my lap gently stroking my inner thigh, and said, “David says Hi.”
“Oh, isn’t he cute,” she smirked leaning her head back to look at me. “Ask him to come join us?”
“Tiff! No,” I exclaimed, “it’s not like that!”
“Calm down, I was only joking!” She mocked me with her tone.
Me: Tiffany says Hi back… what are you up to tonight?
David: Just got back from work, I am exhausted – 10 hour shift today but so worth it. Extra cash and…. get tomorrow night off so I can take you out!
Me: Lucky guy!
David: I certainly think so…
I softly traced my fingers through Tiffany’s hair as my mind drifted off thinking about tomorrow night. I was excited but anxious at the same time – it had been a few months since I had broken up with my ex and I was ready to move on. I was hopeful that David would be that guy that I could move on with!
I was snapped back into reality by my phone dinging again…
David: So are you up for some fun tonight? Maybe a little game of twenty questions?
Me: Sounds interesting – how does it work?
David: Pretty simple – I ask a question, you answer. And then you ask a question, and I answer …
Me: I’m in!! You’re up!
David: Sure, what’s your favourite childhood memory?
Me: That’s an easy one! The first day of primary school – it was the day that I met Tiff and the start of our friendship. Who’s your best friend and why?
David: Oh wow, you two have been friends forever. My best friend’s Brad – he used to live next door to me when I was a kid growing up. We would spend nearly every afternoon playing in the yard or on the computer. We still keep in touch but he has moved interstate for college. What’s your favourite animal?
Me: Oh, that’s so cool – amazing having a lifelong friendship like that, isn’t it! I’d have to say a dog. I have always wanted one as a kid but my parents never let me get one. Maybe one day!
David: Ahh, that’s a shame – I had one a as a kid – they are amazing pets and I’d certainly love to have a dog when I move out on my own as well. I think it’s your turn to ask a question.
Me: Oh, yeh I forgot… ummmm, are you a boxers or briefs kinda guy?
David: Definitely boxers! Way comfier. Favourite holiday fantasy destination?
Me: Interesting, I’ll have to keep that in mind. And interesting question – I’ve always wanted to go on a trip through Europe – maybe a ski holiday or just a cross-country road trip with someone. Have you ever been to Europe before?
David: No, I haven’t done much travelling at all actually, and definitely not through Europe. My family always used to just go visit family upstate for vacations, and since leaving school it’s been hectic with work and college – other than a few weekends away to visit Brad I haven’t done much travelling at all. What do you want to do when you graduate school?
Me: It sounds like I have done more travelling than you then – my parents used to take me on a yearly trip overseas when I was younger – but nothing since I was about 13. Ummm, when I graduate… I am not sure I want to say… it’s kinda embarrassing.
David: I promise I won’t judge you at all… if its what you want to do you should be confident in yourself. But if you really don’t want to share it yet, that’s ok. We can move onto the next question!
Me: Well, I want do something in the beauty industry obviously…. Really? I’d love to set up my own beauty parlour at some point – hair, makeup, etc…. I dunno… something like that I told you it’s embarrassing.
David: That’s not embarrassing, I think it’s a great idea. You definitely shouldn’t be embarrassed by pursuing your dream. Imagine someday owning your very own beauty salon or spa retreat! Psst I think its your question again! Hahah.
Me: OMG, I keep forgetting! Owning my own salon would be my ultimate dream! I always love doing Tiffany’s hair and make-up when we go out, and for other special occasions really giving her a special treatment! First serious girlfriend how old were you? What happened?
David: Hmmmm, first serious girlfriend – Sarah Jones – we were both 13 – we used to have English and Maths classes together. I had a crush on her for about a month before I eventually plucked up the courage to ask her out. She said yes, and made fun of me for taking so long to ask me out. It lasted about 2 weeks, before she said I was too boring and dumped me because she wanted to go out with Tommy – he was a sporty type that all of the girls had a crush on. Who was your first kiss? Where and when?
Me: Sounds like she broke your heart – luckily not all the girls want the sporty jock types. 😊😊😊
My first kiss was with a boy named Anothony – a small little Italian kid – in second grade – I think I was about 8 at the time. My mum had invited him around for a play date, mainly so that she could hang out with his mum. Little did she realise the moves he was pulling on me whilst they were drinking away… haha … Back at you – but last kiss! Who, when and where?
David: Oh my Anthony sounds like he had all the right moves at such a young age hahaha. That’s an awkward question!!!
Me: Oh come on now – don’t go spoiling the fun (unless it was like this week since we started talking – then I don’t want to know!)
David: Ok, ok, fairs fair – it was about two weeks ago – embarrassed to say it was just a drunken random kiss with a girl at the Rendhouse Club in the city…. Nothing special… in fact I don’t even know her name and nothing more than a kiss at the bar happened!
Me: See now that wasn’t so hard to tell me, was it? Though it is a bit embarrassing haha
David: Hey! Its my turn to ask a question!! Not yours.
Me: Well come on then… ask away!
David: Most romantic thing a guys done for you?
Me: Hmmmmm that’s a hard one! Can’t say that I would call anything the “most romantic thing” yet – hopefully that’s still to come hint hint. But so far – probably a love letter and some roses from Bill (my ex) for Valentine’s Day this year. What part of a girls body is most attractive for you?
David: Oooo well maybe I’ll have to think of something romantic for one of our future dates hahaha… Interesting question! Most attractive part of a girl’s body would have to be her eyes – I know it’s probably bit corny but I love getting lost in someone’s eyes…. but other than eyes I’m definitely a breast man… so are you an indoor or outdoor activities kinda girl?
“My god Jess you’ve nearly missed the entire movie,” Tiffany said jokingly. “I hope you’re getting into some saucy sexting.”
“Oh hush, it’s just fun to get to know more about each other.”
“Oh I am sure its more than that!”
“I told you – it’s not like that.” I said thrusting my phone down in front of her face. “See.”
She snatched the phone of me and started skimming through my messages before stating “I like him even more now!”
As my phone buzzed again, Tiffany casually handed the phone back to me and said, “You have another message from lover boy!”
Poking my tongue out at her I took the phone back flicked open the message to read it.
Me: Oh so you think you will get a second date do you? Hahaha. Well that really depends on the activity and who I am doing it with… indoor if its with the right guy!! hehehe… But I’d definitely say I’m an outdoors girl…. give me the park, beach, hiking, camping any day! What would be your ideal romantic getaway for a weekend?
David: Oh I like the sounds of those activities! I’ll have to plan an out door date for us in the future! My ideal romantic weekend getaway with you would have to be something like a trip to the countryside – a private little villa with some out door activities, a fire place, some magnificent mountain views with a hot tub on the verandah and some good food and champagne!!! Do you believe in love at first sight?
I sat there and read his message again – “for us in the future.” It seemed so right for him to say that already – I liked thinking about it already… and it was nice that he did too. Whilst it might see weird to some – in this day and age of technology forming a connection can happen so quickly – I just hoped it was as good tomorrow night as it had been all week!
Me: Wow that sounds like a super romantic weekend! Take me take me take me! Is it weird that I like the idea of you already thinking about things in the future? As for your question – I am a bit of a hopeless romantic so yes I do believe in love at first sight and soul mates and fairytale endings… What’s your ideal ending to our date tomorrow night?
David: Honestly, it’s probably a little bit cliché – but I’d love to walk you back to your door, lean in and give you a soft kiss and then ask if you wanted to go on a second date next Friday night.
Even a simple answer like that made me see the difference between David and other guys I’d gone out with – most others guys would be thinking about the physical stuff straight away – and not date two!
My mind wandered to thinking about his question. Where did I want to be in 10 years time?
As I pondered his question, Tiffany stirred from my lap where she had dozed off just before the end of the movie.
“Are you two still texting?” She asked sleepily looking up at me.
“We are,” I said with a grin on my face.
“Well I might head off to bed if your going to be a while?” She asked as she sat up from the chair.]
I looked up at her from my phone, “well probably a bit longer at least”. I giggle softly knowing that David and I could text into the early hours of the night like we had already done a few nights this week.
“Fine goodnight then, have your fun with David, I am going to bed.” She said, a little disappointment in her voice as she knew I was choosing David over fun with her. I looked back down at my phone as Tiff hopped up from the couch and headed off towards my bedroom.
Me: That sounds perfect… I definitely would like that ending to our date. In ten years time, I dream of being married in a happy relationship – lots of romance, lots of laughs, lots of good times…. and ofcourse lots and lots of intimate moments! I’d also hope that we would be thinking about planning a family together as well…. So what’s more attractive for you – having a strong physical connection or a strong intellectual connection?
David: A intellectual connection is important – I mean – you need to have a physical spark with someone – but at the end of the day you need to have a intellectual connection with someone to build into something more… When was the last time you had sex?
Me: Mmmmmm I love the way you think! And I certainly agree – and I can tell you I had a physical attraction to you that night… but now its certainly building to something more because we have an intellectual connection. The last time I had sex with a guy was about six-months ago – with my ex – just before we broke up. What’s your favourite sexual position? And why?
David: Oooooo now you’re getting into the raunchy stuff – hehehehe I’d have to say girl on top – nothing like watching a gorgeous girl riding me and being able to kiss her on the face and neck… and being able to touch her face, neck and breasts with ease! So I have to ask… why did you say with a guy before?
I flicked back up to my message – had I really said that! I read over the message again – “last time I had sex with a guy”… there it was in black and white. My stomach turned a little bit as my mind instantly drifted back to last weekend and the intense play I had with Tiffany. Just thinking about it turned me on. But I wasn’t sure that I should tell David about it – at least not yet – besides both Tiffany and I knew, and respected the fact that when we started going out with someone our sexual plays quickly stopped.
I took a deep breath, I didn’t need to tell David anything about it, if I didn’t want to. I starting typing out my message … deleted it… typed it again… and deleted it again before deciding some degree of honesty was the best policy.
Me: Ummmm….well last month I hooked up with a girl – I hope you don’t judge me!
David: I wouldn’t judge you Jessica! In fact, its kinda a turn on … hehe. I believe its your question!
Me: Oh…. and thank you! Do you sleep naked or in something? (And are you in bed yet? Hehe)
David: I sleep naked – feels so good to lay in bed with no clothes on in nice fresh sheets…mmmmm. And yes I am lying in bed… naked already! If I was there with you right now, what would turn you on more – if I slowly traced my hand over your naked body or if I slowly kissed you all over?
I was already starting to get turned on – but the just the thought of David touching me all over started making me even more on edge… my right hand which wasn’t holding my phone started softly tracing over my thigh thinking of it being David’s hand.
Me: Oh my, you’ve certainly got my heart racing now. I imagine both would drive me wild, but starting with a soft touch of your fingers would melt me. Where would you want your hand right now if I was lying there in bed with you naked?
As I waited anxiously for David’s reply – my mind continued to think of all the things I wanted David to do to me right now… my hand slowly traced up my thigh and over my panties – I could already feel a lot of moisture forming through the fabric. I closed my eyes and imagined my hand was David’s….
David: I hate to do this, but I think we should stop for the night. It is getting a bit late, and… well… I know we both want something more but it’ll also be more special tomorrow night if we don’t do too much tonight!
Me: I really don’t want to stop, not yet.
But just as I hit send, I sighed… and came to my senses. Before he could reply I sent another message to him.
Me: Ok, Ok, … you are right… we should probably stop!
Still completely turned on thinking about David but knowing I should just go to bed – I slowly got up off the couch and headed for my bedroom. My mind was still full of lustful thoughts, dreaming of what might be tomorrow, and what might be in the future.
What a night I thought to myself just as my phone dinged again. I stopped by the edge of the bed and read the text.
David: Yes, I think so too…. besides its getting late already and I do need my beauty sleep before tomorrow!
As I stood at the edge of the bed, I giggled to myself at his silly message. So many times already he just made me smile, giggle and overall happy.
Me: Haha… you’re so funny David! Good night – thank you for a great chat tonight – I really enjoyed it and am looking forward so much to tomorrow night. Night Night xxx.
David: Night Night Jess, it was a great night and I am too really looking forward to tomorrow night – text you when I wake in the morning! Xxxx.
And with that I put my phone down in the bedside table, and turned back towards the bed. I slowly took my nightie top off and slipped out of my panties before sliding into bed beside Tiffany.
She’d fallen asleep wearing just a skimpy tank top and underwear, her skin warm and soft, rising and falling in time with the breath of the night. I slipped in beside her like a thousand nights before — but tonight, something in me felt different. As I traced my finger over her skin, my mind flickered between her… and David.
I couldn’t sleep — not right away. Too many thoughts were racing. Not knowing what the future might hold left me aching with questions I couldn’t answer.
So I reached for my journal — the little leather one tucked in the bottom of my overnight bag — and opened it with quiet fingers. I curled up beside her, knees drawn up, heart still echoing the rush of the night. I needed to spill all my thoughts somewhere safe.
Because tomorrow… tomorrow was coming fast. And I could feel it — the start of something new.
When I finally finished writing, my mind began to quiet. I slid the journal back into the end of my bag.
My hand brushed hers beneath the blanket. She shifted, but didn’t wake.
And I whispered, just to myself:
“Tomorrow. Everything changes.”
And finally, I let myself sleep.
🖋️ Journal Teaser – On the Edge of Something New
This week was a blur of emotions. It’s impossible to untangle them all here — but the journals I wrote that week hold more than I ever said aloud. Tonight, I lay beside her — warm skin, steady breath, everything familiar. And yet… I couldn’t stop thinking about him. About tomorrow. About the questions we played. The answers I didn’t say out loud. And the ones I never will.
I could have turned to her. I could have kissed her. But I didn’t.
Not because I didn’t want to.
Because something in me already knew…
the next chapter was about to begin.🔗 [Read the full entry → sensualtrio.com/journal/on-the-edge-of-something-new]