You take Liz home for some romance

“Let’s go back to my place,” you say.

Liz’s gaze drops down and this tiny smile forms at the corners of her mouth. It isn’t a look that you’ve seen on her face before. {if benefits=true}It isn’t unusual for one of you to proposition the other so directly. But the past month hasn’t been like your usual dynamic. She’s gained a lot of respect for you and your opinion. You haven’t just spent your time fooling around and having fun, you’ve shown her that you can be serious. You’ve shown her that you can take care of her emotional needs just as easily as you used to take care of her orgasmic needs. Perhaps she wants you to be doing both for the long term?{else}It’s unusual for you to approach her so directly. Your initial flirtations months ago were much more casual than this. But the past month has changed your usual dynamic. She’s gained a lot more respect for you and your opinion. She put herself in a **** position and you showed that you can take care of her emotional needs. You can’t think of a better time to show her that you should be more than a good friend.{endif}

You decide that if she can learn to be bold, you can learn to be direct.

“Liz I want to take you home with me and have you spend the night. And I don’t want that to be a one time thing. Or a once in a while thing. I want to take you out on proper dates and show you a good time, and really get to enjoy this moment in our lives together.”

You give her what you hope is an inviting grin, waiting to see how she’ll take it.

Liz picks up her bag and leans in close. She kisses you gently on the cheek and takes your hand in hers.

“I really want that too, Connor.”

You put your arm around her shoulder and lead her to the exit. {if perform >=9}On the way out Liz tells her new friend that she’s sorry to miss the afterparty but she’ll be there for the next one.{endif}

Outside you quickly hail a cab and go straight to your apartment. Liz doesn’t ask to go home first, doesn’t say anything about dropping off her bag, or needing to grab something quickly. She doesn’t say much of anything and neither do you. You both silently agree not to make out in front of the cabbie, instead she just holds your hand and leans her head on your shoulder. After the wild delights of the show this is a nice change of pace.

It feels good to ground yourself with her.

Up in your apartment you pour both of you a drink and relax on the couch. Liz is leaning against your chest with her head rolled back in between your shoulder and jaw. Quietly you sit and sip. You both want to savour this. Her body rises and falls with your chest as you breathe. The floral scent of her hair warms you deep inside.

“Connor?” she eventually asks. You find it funny how even just your name by itself can feel like such a complex question.

“Yes?” you prompt her.

“What’s this going to become?”

Your answer takes a bit of consideration; you neither want to lie to her or yourself. You turn slightly towards your friend and kiss the top of her head.

“Something good. Something that can last. If we both want it to.”

Her body shifts so that she can look up towards you and you share a deep, passionate kiss.

When both of you have emptied your glasses you roll her off of you and stand up.

“Let’s take this to the bedroom.”

Liz nods and follows your lead.

You connect your phone to your sound system and pull up a playlist of slow, sensual music. You turn on one small lamp and the room fills with a soft glow. Your blinds are closed most of the way so only a little light spills in from the street. Liz is sat on the edge of your bed waiting for you. You pull her up into one more embrace.

You take the lead by undressing her first. She doesn’t seem to mind you savouring the moment as each piece of clothing is removed. It’s an erotic experience but it isn’t showy like her burlesque number; it’s not a performance. It’s real. You delight in every new body part revealed, and relish the feel of her skin under your touch and the aroused look in her eyes. You kiss more and more of her skin. You reach up under her miniskirt to pull down her panties but find she’s wearing none. {if benefits=true}She whimpers with desire as you grab her bare ass instead.{else}She gasps in surprise as you grab her bare ass for the first time.{endif} You make quick work of her bra and skirt, the last pieces of her outfit.

The sight of her truly is spectacular, with her hair still styled from the show but her makeup changed to a more natural look, the curve of her breasts and the bright pink of her stiff nipples; the toned muscles of her shoulders, stomach, and legs, and the small triangle of neatly trimmed hair covering the lips of her pussy.

Next thing you know you’re standing there fully dressed embracing her naked body. Her hands are holding your face in another kiss as you begin to remove your own clothes. {if benefits=true}You’ve missed being this close to her. You realize you’ve always been missing something.{else}Your eyes are closed and your hands are so close to her bare breasts. You want so badly to hold them finally. But you want something else even more.{endif}

You break the kiss with ****. Your faces are so close your noses are almost touching. She gazes into your eyes and you know you’re exactly where you need to be.

“I love you, Liz.”

The words come easily. So do hers, without hesitation.

“I love you, Connor.”

Then you quickly remove everything you’re wearing. Part of you wants to be slow and sexy, but you’re too eager for that now. Your heart is in your throat as {if benefits=true} she takes in your body for what feels like the first time.{else}she takes in you body for the first time, right after you’ve taken in hers.{endif}

You lead Liz by the hand to the bed. Without saying a word you press her down into the mattress and crawl on top of her body. Your hard dick rubs against her and you can feel the warmth and wetness between her legs. You take your hard, erect cock in your hand and tease it up and down over the lips of her pussy. You listen to her moan in anticipation. You move your hand to her mound and rub your thumb against her clit. Now she’s moaning in pleasure. You keep at it for a minute until her eyes start to flutter. Then you pull your hand away.

With a slight repositioning of your pelvis to get the right angle you slip the head of your dick inside her.

Back and forth you saw your way in until the full length of your cock has filled her. Liz rakes her fingertips up and down your neck, digging in and releasing in time with your thrusts. She can’t remain still, bucking her hips up to meet you. You you keep your movements slow but forceful. You find a natural rhythm with each her. Your arms and legs and hips are all working as one to maximize the glorious sensations you’re feeling.

{if benefits=true}You’ve fucked before. But now you’re making love.{else}You’ve fantasized about fucking, but never dreamed you’d be making love.{endif}

As time draws on you are distracted by fewer and fewer things around you. First there is nothing outside of the bedroom. Then there’s nothing outside the bed. Then there’s nothing but Liz, the woman beneath you giving herself to you in love. Your friend, your... so much more than that. Even time seems to stop.

It feels so right. To be wanted and loved and trusted by a woman like her. To find yourself wanting and loving and trusting too. You are locked together in this mutual embrace.

The spell of timelessness is only broken when she suddenly gasps, “I’m gonna cum!” and you find yourself right there with her.

Your simultaneous orgasms crash through you in a mad, lustful surge. Your bodies press together and become as close to one as they can. You share everything in that moment.

Then the pair of you are lying side by side, on your backs, catching your breath. The quiet sounds of the occasional traffic outside mix with the music, still playing softly to itself. It’s peaceful. It’s perfect. Then she cuddles into you and you aren’t quite sure if she’s shaking from being overwhelmed or overjoyed.

But either way, you decide that you will hold her until it passes. And after that you spend the first night of many as true lovers, {if benefits=true}not just fuck buddies.{else}not just friends.{endif}