Stay Up

I think Kaylee saw my apprehension. Looking back at her mother, she shook her head. “Scott and I are going to stay up a bit longer.”

Her mom didn’t seem concerned one way or the other. “Don’t stay up too late then. Goodnight!” she said before leading her husband into the bedroom. Mr. Webb at least closed the door behind them.

I deflated, feeling like I’d lost a few years off my life there.

“Bit too advanced for you?” Kaylee said with a laugh as she stood up. She offered me her hand. “You looked terrified.”

“Were you actually considering that?” I asked as I took the offered hand.

She frowned, helping me to my feet. “What?”

“Your parents would be like… right there!”

Her face heated. “I kinda have a confession to make…” I flinched. “Nothing like that,” she said quickly. “I just… I mean, my parents host sex parties. Nothing big, just a few couples having fun. I uh… Might have joined in once?” Her face flushed at my shocked expression. Her mother had already told me about the parties, but I had no idea Kaylee had already participated. “I was curious, okay? It wasn’t like I was swapping all night. I had awkward sex with one guy then left. Never been with more then one guy at a time.” Her face was completely red. “My parents have always been really open about things. I’ve stumbled in on them with different people and each other a lot over the years, so I’m immune to that sort of thing.” She ran her hands over my arms, looking at the ground. “Sorry. I know my family is a bit quirky.”

Already, the noises from the other room were leaking over. And here I thought my family was weird.

“T-that’s fine,” I said, eyeing the door. “Why don’t we find something to do uh… elsewhere?”

I could see an idea pop in her head. “I got it! How about we go swimming?” I stared at her. “What? I told you to bring a swimsuit.”

“I did. Just can’t wait to see you in a swimsuit.”

“You’ve seen me naked, and a swimsuit excites you?” she asked, already pulling off her shirt. When she saw I hadn’t moved she grinned. “Better hurry before they really get started…”

I don’t think I’ve ever moved as fast in my life.