If Alice Doesn't Mind Him Being There. - Edited

“It's fine, but since I am a guy and you’re a girl and we’d be in a lingerie store together, if me being there bothers you I wouldn't mind going to the bookstore to look for books on photography. I can handle seeing a few bras, it doesn't bother me. I have sisters so I am used to seeing them. You should have seen our bathroom when Nicky lived with us.”

“No, I’m down,” Alice gave a little shrug and a sly smile. “I don't care if someone sees us together looking at lingerie. I just thought I’d offer…plus I could use your opinion. How about we hit the bookstore first and you can go look for your book, and I can see if they have any good romance novels I haven't read, then we do a little bra shopping?”

“That will work,” I nodded. We stopped at the central fountain to take some shots and then ate and talked, just bullshitting around mostly about school - what classes we had, what teachers we liked and disliked, who we knew in each other’s circle of friends or had classes with. After that we hit the bookstore and split up. She went to check out romance and me photography. I found a few books and browsed through them to see what they covered, then took pictures of the ones I liked before going to look for Alice.

“Hey Jake!” A voice called out as I looked for the romance section. I turned to see Rebecca and Joshua coming my way. I had known them both for a few years. Rebecca came over and gave me a hug. She was a pretty girl, though a little awkward at times. She was as geeky as they come and a total gamer girl, into anime and video games and such. She was what I would call curvaceous full figure, ginger hair, and green eyes behind her glasses, but not a bad looking girl all in all. She and I interacted a lot at school since she was the editor of the school paper, as well as the yearbook and had known each other since elementary.

“Rebecca. Joshua. What are you doing here?”

“Shopping,” Josh said holding up a few books. I could tell they were Dungeons and Dragons stuff from just glance at the cover.

“Let me guess. You’re running a new campaign?” I nodded. They had gotten me to play once. It was okay, but I really didn't have the time to commit to it. I heard my character was still alive and well, popping up in Josh's campaigns and just waiting for me to come back, staying at the tavern where I had left off making a living as a bard while drawing naked ladies on the side. While I would admit to being a nerd, I wasn't a hardcore one like them. I was more of a casual nerd, I guess.

“Yeah. Probably the last one before college. You should join us,” Rebecca grabbed my arm and gave it a tug.

“Pass. I am busy enough as it is,” I shook my head. I had been busy even before I’d had a girlfriend so I was sure I would be juggling enough on my plate as it was. I didn't mind the occasional role playing video game, where you could start and stop as you like, but I just didn't have the time for a sit-down game.

“Your loss,” Joshua shrugged.

“Hey guys,” Alice said as she came over with a book under arm.

“Allison!” Rebecca went over and gave Alice a hug, almost tackling her. There breast bumping mashing against one another. Damn I would like to be in the middle I thought for a second.

“Hey, Becca!” Alice smiled.

“You two know each other?” I wasn't aware the two of them were acquaintances, but is shouldn’t be a surprise as Alice seemed to know everyone.

“We have lit class together,” Alice nodded as Becca let her go.

“What are you doing here?” Becca pointed at what Alice was carrying, “New book?”

“Yep. I’ll let you know if it is any good. You finish the one I lent you, yet? I just finished the next one in the series and you so have to read it!” Alice said.

“Yes! It was really good! I meant to bring it to school, but I totally forgot.” Rebecca frowned, playing with her hands behind her back as she rocked back on her foot. She was the smartest person I knew, and one of the most forgetful at times.

“You can bring it by my house sometime, and I’ll make sure she gets it,” I assured. Rebecca lived right down the street from me.

“Wait, are you two…” Becca pointed her finger between us and smiled from ear to ear.

“Sort of,” Alice smiled. I didn't really know what we were officially anymore. “I **** this one shopping with me,” Alice said changing the subject and looked at Josh. “It's Josh, right?”

“Yes. Hey Allison,” Josh smiled. He looked like he was going to freak out that she even knew his name. It was like looking at a rocket about to take off.

"What are you getting?" Alice asked, looking at the book in Josh’s hands with curiosity.

“It's a book on D&D. It's a role-playing game...” Josh explained, handing her the book.

“I know what D&D is, sweetie,” Alice smiled. I could tell Josh about died when she called him sweetie.

“I’ve never played but I think I would like to be a level sixty nine elvish rogue who uses a whip with a penchant for wearing revealing, tight leather. Maybe a V neck down to my navel that shows off a lot of cleavage to boost my charisma stats,” Alice teased as she flipped through the book, a sly smile crossing her lips as she wet them with her tongue. Suddenly, even I wanted to play D&D.

“What?” Josh froze. I kind of got now why Alice loved torturing me. It was fun to watch when it was someone else.

“She’s fucking with you Josh,” I shook my head at Alice and took the book.

“Oh god!” Becca just about died laughing quickly covering her mouth in embarrassment. She grabbed Alice’s shoulder to stop herself from doubling over. It went on for several seconds before she stood back up and wiping the tears from her eyes. “That was great!”

“How do you know about that stuff?” asked Rebecca, giving Alice a curious smile.

“I got bored while painting my nails and clicked on a celebrity D&D game. The hunk who runs it is a total click bait,” Alice shrugged.

“Oh! I know exactly who you are talking about. The one from True Blood?” Becca asked. That show seemed a little risqué for her.

“That’s the one. He was in Magic Mike also,” Alice nodded and then looked at me. “Did you find you a book?”

“A few,” I shrugged. “I took pictures to see if I can find them online for cheaper or used.”

“Why come here then?” Alice shook her head at me.

“He just comes in here to look at the pictures to see if the book is worth buying. To him it's just a hobby and he doesn't want to blow a lot of money on photography.” Becca touched my arm. “But he is really good and should totally think about doing it for a living!”

“I agree!” Alice nodded enthusiastically. “I had him do pics for a page in the yearbook for me and they’re amazing,” Great. All I needed was mom and Nicky here to tell me I should take photography instead of business in college.

“I can't wait to see them,” Rebecca said.

“I have some on social media if you want to check out them out,” Alice smiled. I was sure they were only the ones her mom would see.

“I’ll have to do that later,” Rebecca nodded. We talked for a few minutes more before Alice and I said our goodbyes.

“Well, it was nice seeing you, Alice! Later JT.” Rebecca hugged Alice, then me, before going their own way. Alice and I went to the checkout desk to make her purchase.

“Wow! Girl is so crushing on you,” Alice smiled and gave me a look once we were a bit away.

“What, Becca? No, we are just friends,” I shook my head.

“Only because you never noticed her hitting on you, touching your arm or hugging you,” Alice said as she stroked my arm ever so gently.

“Wait. You’re not jealous are you?” I gave Alice a smile.

“Should I be?” Alice teased as she gave a sly smile and cocked her head playfully.

“No. We have just known each other forever. She is pretty and all, but it would just be awkward.” It wasn't that the thought never crossed my mind, but things might get weird if it didn't work out. Especially since it put our friends in a weird spot. Truthfully, I think Josh liked her and I didn't want to get in his way.

“You sure? You know what they say about the quiet ones,” Alice giggled.

“I have my hands full as it is with this not so quiet one.” I shook my head at Alice.

“Oh, you have no idea, sweetie!” Alice teased. “But if you ever change your mind, we could always invite her over to study with us. See what comes up.”

“Allison.” I froze in spot and Alice kept walking.

“Just a suggestion,” Alice glanced back giving me a sly smile.

“You know you could always join their D&D game,” I caught up.

“You really want to let me role play a character with even less morals and absolutely no consequences and unleash me on your friends?” Alice teased.

“Okay. Maybe not on my friends,” I grinned. “That be a fun game to play just the two of us though.”
“Now who is being bad?” Alice gave me a swat and went up to the cashier.

She paid for her book, and we headed into a ladies clothing store. Alice told me that she’d go to the lingerie store if she had to but might be able to find a few bras here for the same price as she would pay for one there. It was nice to see she actually did spend her money wisely.

“Find anything over there?” Alice asked as she glanced up from the aisle she was on.

“No. These all look to small.” I shook my head. I was looking more at the labels then anything. Some were actually pretty damn sexy but she would have to squeeze into them.

“Can you come over here and start on that end?” Alice pointed.

“Sure,” I nodded.

“I’ll give it to you. Most guys would not be doing this,” Alice glanced up.

“Like I said, I have done laundry at my house and Ginny always solicits my take on what a guy might like. The only time I’ve freaked out was when I found a thong Ginny had left lying by the clothes hamper,” I shook my head. I would have rather found a snake.

“Oh, I could see that. She doesn't seem like the type, but I imagine she is a bit like you and is a little freaky under the surface.” Alice teased.

“Hey!” I shook my head.

“It was a compliment,” Alice smiled and picked up a bra she liked and smiled when she saw it was in her size. “Was it at least a sexy thong?”

“Stop,” I shook my head at her.

“Speaking of freaky. How raunchy are you at dirty talk?” I asked her quietly. “You’re definitely naughty when we are alone, but I notice you are a little coy about cursing some times.” Not that I minded coy, I liked coy when she did it, but I liked seeing her naughty side as well. I was curious how bad she could really get.

“Well, nothing too nasty. I mean, I don't want to get a guy too turned on or have him take things the wrong way. I need to know a guy’s limits and likes and dislikes first.” Alice shook her head. “Me and the girls can get pretty raunchy when it is just us joking around, but most of the time we joke about crap we would never actually do.” I contemplated getting her to say something really nasty just to see how bad she could be but wasn't sure if I was ready to do the same myself.

“I know how that goes. My sisters can be pretty dirty when around their friends,” I joked as I came over and held up a bra in her size. It was a nice looking pale-pastel, pink number and she nodded and took it. I figured she would want to at least try them on and see how she looked in them before she made a final call.

“Like?”

“You sure you want to hear it? They can get pretty nasty,” I teased.

“Go ahead. I am sure it isn't any worse than something me and the girls would say,” Alice smiled.
“Let’s see… Oh! Ginny teased her friend Katie the other day about wanting a boyfriend. She told her to rub peanut butter on herself and let her dog...” I stopped just short of saying the rest.

“Oh god! I take it back Your sister is a freak! Poor dog,” Alice covered her mouth and shook her head as she laughed.

“I mean they would never do it," I shrugged, “hopefully.” Katie wasn't that hard up.

“You really want to hear me say something nasty?” Alice grinned looking around. There were a few others in the store, but none close by and the store clerks seemed to stocking the shelves.