“Piss off, you man whore,” Mario yelled as he pushed Fabio’s head under the water in an attempt to shut him up.
It seemed to do the trick. Mario turned back to me. “Well?”
“She’s a stunner alright. Smart too. I better bring my A game,” I said as I took one more dip before I swam back to shore.
“Let’s get a drink at the bar—swimming is thirsty work,” Mario said.
The gang voiced their approval, so we headed for the beach bar. Trays of cocktails whizzed by as we sat under a thatched awning. Music was blaring as happy patrons ate and drank. A pretty waitress sidled over to take our order, and immediately, Mario was in there like a horny buffalo.
“Well, hello, gorgeous. My friends and I are in desperate need of libation. Bring us your finest Harvey Wallbangers, sweetcheeks, and keep ‘em coming.” As she walked away, he pinched her left buttock cheek. It was a good thing she had a sense of humor.
“How do you get away with it?” Franco said after the waitress brought our drinks.
“I could tell you, buddy, but then I’d have to shoot you. Even though the thought is thrilling, your mom is scary!”
We joked and laughed, and a few drinks into our summer’s afternoon, Fabio suddenly stopped talking and gave a wolf whistle. “Well, looky, looky. Is that the future Mrs. Coli with my future ex-wife over there?”
We all turned and my groin skipped a beat when I saw Eleanora walking towards the water in a white bikini. Bria’s dancer’s body was lithe and brown, but all eyes were on Eleanora. Her white bikini painted a delicious contrast with her perfect olive skin. Her black hair was up in a bun, accentuating her long neck; her sensuous hips swayed as she glided across the sand. She was a goddess. I shifted uncomfortably in my swimsuit.
“Holy shit! That some fine ass right there. Don’t worry, boys. Franco and I won’t steal them from you. Bros before hoes, right?” Mario laughed at his own joke—he did that a lot.
“You pervs can stay here and get drunk. I’m off to rescue my princess from the likes of you two mongrels.” I saluted them as I left the bar.
“Hey, don’t leave your wingman behind, dude. You know you’re useless without me.” Fabio followed close behind me. It was time to step it up a notch.
ELEANORA
The beach was packed. Bria and I found a spot on the hot sand and dumped our towels. The cool water was calling me. I dove in, my skin tingling from the delightful sensation. It was the first time I’d worn my white bikini. I was surprised when I looked at my reflection in the mirror. My puppy fat had completely disappeared, leaving a body behind that I was more than just a little pleased with.
“Oh, my god. I think I may sink to the bottom of the ocean. Your mother’s food is weighing me down.” Bria was treading water.
“It was probably the second bowl of tiramisu that did it. You’ve got such a sweet tooth, Bria. How you remain so skinny I’ll never know.”
The voice behind me startled me.
“Hey, gorgeous. Looking for me?”
I turned to find Joe behind me. His glistening copper torso was bobbing up and down in the water, his wet hair smoothed back, and his green eyes staring through me. There was that tingle again.
“Joe. Hi. Are you stalking me?”
“Absolutely.” He grinned.
Fabio grabbed Bria around the waist, and the two twirled in the water.
“Hey, how’s my sexy dancer?”
“Happy to see you,” Bria cooed.
Joe and I swam away from the two to where it was less crowded.
“I like your bikini,” Joe said as he touched the strap of my top. “Very sexy.”
My breasts were heavy, and my nipples were hard. It had nothing to do with the cool water.
“Did you miss me?” he whispered into my ear as he kissed the side of my neck.
“How could I not?” My sex was clenched as he swam closer to me. He reached out under the water and pulled me closer to him. Our bodies were touching, and the feel of his naked torso sent delightful shivers down my spine, making my sex swell.
He touched my face with one hand as he held me close to him with his arm around my waist. “Come here,” he whispered in a hoarse voice as he covered my mouth with his in a deep, slow kiss. I melted into him, the feel of his hard-on pushing me closer to abandonment. I wrapped my legs around his waist and rocked with him as we kissed passionately. His hand was cupping my buttocks as he used his other arm to keep us afloat. He was so powerful.
“I think we’d better swim back to the beach before we drown,” I said, gasping for air. Joe took my breath away. He was the most exciting man I’d ever been with. He was strong and gentle; he took what he wanted without being rough. I liked it.
“Okay, gorgeous, let’s go. I may have to paddle around a bit or my anchor’s going to get stuck in the sand.”
I laughed out loud at his grin and swam back to shore, excitement raging through my body.
When he eventually emerged from the water, like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, I marveled at his incredible body. I watched as he walked across the sand toward me, muscles twitching and skin glistening. I had to have this man or I would go insane.
He sat down beside me on the sand and shook the water from his hair. “Would you like a drink from the bar?” he asked.
“I’d love one, thank you.”
“Lambrusco?”
“Well done; you remembered.”
“Nothing about you is forgetful, Eleanora.” He rose and pulled me to my feet. On wobbly legs, I followed him to the bar.
A sense of pride filled me as I watched the women on the beach ogling him as we walked by. Not that I could blame them. He was hot! His ass seemed chiseled from granite, and his legs were strong. Calm your jets, Ella! Try not to throw yourself at him, you horny hussy.
Joe introduced me to Mario and Franco. Mario was a riot—Franco not so much.
We talked and laughed and enjoyed our drinks. The party heated up when Fabio and Bria joined us a while later. Joe’s eyes rarely left mine. It was wonderfully seductive.
“Let’s go to the cinema tonight,” Bria suggested as six o’clock crept closer and the beach quieted down. “I’m dying to see Jaws.”
“Basically, you’re trying to keep us out of the ocean for the whole summer then,” Fabio piped up. “Not that it’s a problem. I’ll stay indoors with you anytime.”
Bria rolled her eyes. “Okay, you make a compelling argument. Let’s go see Jaws!”
“Shameless hussy.” Mario made kissing noises.
“Meet you there at eight?” Joe was giving me one of his glorious smiles.
“Can’t wait.” I smiled.
JOE
It took all the strength I could muster to keep from ripping off her tiny bikini bottom and ravaging her right there in the ocean. My body was ready, but my mind told me it would be a mistake. I didn’t want to scare off the girl of my dreams by ravaging her like a horny gorilla on a bender. Not that she was putting up too much of a fight. When she wrapped her legs around my waist, I came recklessly close to losing all sense of decency.
Her young tight body sent waves of desire through me as I held her tightly against me. She had the softest skin and tasted sweet on my tongue. Her breasts were firm against my chest—I was desperate to suck on her hard nipples.
“Oi! Earth to loverboy!” Fabio chirped from the passenger seat of my car, ripping me mercilessly from my memory. We were on our way to the cinema to watch a big fish eat some people . . . I had a completely different picture in mind, but hey ho.
“What?” I wasn’t happy about leaving my happy place so suddenly.
“I said, do you want to stop off for a quick drink before we meet the girls?”
“I don’t want to be late. It wouldn’t be right to have them hang around waiting for us.”
“Hhmm, this girl is getting to you. Is it serious?” Fabio was without antics or sarcasm for once.
“She’s amazing. And it’s not just he
r rocking body and her electric eyes. She is interesting and confident. You know I’m a sucker for a smart girl.”
“So, what’s your next move?”
“Not sure. I’m gonna see what happens tonight and take it from there.”
“Keep me posted,” Fabio said as we pulled into the car park at the cinema.
I couldn’t get out of the car fast enough. Bria and Eleanora hadn’t arrived yet, so Fabio and I went ahead and bought the tickets. Mario and Franco arrived shortly after.
My stomach was in a knot.
ELEANORA
I couldn’t decide what to wear. I was a grown woman for shit’s sake. What was happening to me? I was always the one with the upper hand in my relationships. Guys would pretty much acquiesce to my demands, but with Joe, I was like a fish out of water.
Bria burst into the room, as she usually did, and looked me up and down.
“Why aren’t you dressed, yet? Oh, no; don’t tell me. You’re lovestruck, aren’t you? Ah crap, Miss Hard to Get is toast.”
She moved me out of the way and stood in front of my closet. “Here, this one will make his toes curl. Clearly, you are in no shape to make decisions.” She whipped out a short, lime green dress with a white flower pattern. The front was a low cut that showed off my cleavage, and the back was open. My tanned skin looked even darker against the lime green.
“Now, get dressed and let’s go. I need to get me some Fabio.”
“You guys look good together,” I said to her as I got dressed.
“He’s adorable. I haven’t had this much fun with a guy in a long time.” Bria was smiling as she spoke. I was glad for her; she deserved someone fun and outgoing.
“You’re ready, Bria. Don’t push this one away.”
“Okay, enough of that. Let’s go see Jaws. I may have to lock jaws with Fabio again . . . yum.”
Joe and his motley crew were waiting for us at the cinema.
“Wow!” Joe’s eyes were on stalks. “You look stunning.” He put his arm around my waist as we walked to find our seats. A warm sensation enveloped me as he touched me.
“Thank you, Joe.”
He wore blue denim pants and a white shirt. My breath caught in my throat as he looked me up and down.
The movie caused quite a reaction, screaming being the predominant one. If I were quizzed on the details of Jaws, I would flunk out. I was so distracted by Joe, I barely heard a sound. Half an hour into the film, he leaned over and whispered in my ear.
“Let’s get out of here. I want you all to myself.”
My stomach did a quick backflip. “Let’s go.”
We were sitting at the end of the row, so we snuck out. Not that I cared that our friends could spot us.
Outside the cinema, Joe took my hand as we walked to his car and opened the door for me.
“Would you like to go for a walk on the beach?” he asked.
“Sounds great.” I didn’t care where we went, as long as I was with him.
He drove with one hand on the wheel as he held my hand with the other. His hands were so big next to mine—big and warm. I wasn’t short in stature by any stretch of the imagination, but Joe dwarfed me. It was another warm evening, so we drove with the windows down. I watched as his shoulder-length black hair blew in the soft wind.
“Why haven’t I seen you around Palermo before?” I asked as we drove.
“My father sent me to England, where I was schooled and attended university.”
“That would explain the accent,” I said. “What did you study?”
“I have an MBA in Business Management. My father wants me to join the family business after the summer. This is my break before I head for the salt mines. What about you?”
“I’m enrolled at the University of Palermo as a botany student. My parents know and cherish my love of trees and plants, so they encouraged me to study it further.”
“A woman doing a major in botany. Hhmm, beautiful and bright. I’ve hit the jackpot with you, gorgeous. Try not to make me look slow.” He chuckled as we parked at the beachfront.
“I can’t make any promises.”
The sand was warm under our feet. The light of the full moon shimmered on the water as we walked hand in hand along the waterline.
“I don’t suppose you’re keen on a swim?” he asked as he stopped and turned to me.
“That’s the best idea you’ve had all night,” I said, wiggling out of my dress and sprinting for the water in my underwear.
By the time Joe managed to wriggle out of his jeans and shirt, I was splashing around beyond the surf. I gawked at his form as the familiar tingle coursed through me. For the second time that day, I had Joe’s warm, nearly naked body pressed up against mine. His dreamy eyes looked into mine as he said softly, “I’d love to finish what we started this afternoon.”
I knew exactly what he meant. Without speaking, I leaned in and kissed him. What started as a soft, sensuous kiss slowly morphed into a passionate wanting, fueled by our desire for each other. Joe carried me to shallow water where he could stand. We were suspended in the lukewarm water as he reached behind me and loosened the strap of my bra. My hard breasts burst forth, eager for his touch. His fingers caressed my nipples, sending shockwaves to my core.
I moaned as he kissed me deeply. He ran his fingers from my breasts down my belly and into my panties. Pulling them to the side, his adept fingers reached into me and caressed my swollen sex. I moaned and shuddered with delight at his touch. Joe pulled me to him and lifted me. I wrapped my legs around his waist as he plunged his hard shaft into me. Intense pleasure surged through me with every thrust of his hips. He held my buttocks tightly, pulling and pushing as we rocked in perfect sync.
A powerful orgasm exploded from me as I arched my back and gasped for air. Joe followed soon after, delicious tremors shooting into me. Neither one of us moved an inch. We stayed like that, locked together as one, soaring.
“You are magnificent, Eleanora,” he said, out of breath.
“Please, call me Ella. I think you’ve earned it.”
He kissed me again, slowly and passionately.
“You’re magnificent, Ella,” he said. “I may have to keep you here all night.”
JOE
She ran her fingers through my wet hair, clenching it as she came in powerful shudders. The intensity of my orgasm took me by surprise. The chemistry between us was mind-blowing. Never before had I felt that way with anyone. I wanted to possess her completely. I was completely spent.
Walking through the water was hard work after an orgasm like that. We lay on the sand looking up at the stars, silent, satisfied.
“You know what this means, don’t you?” I said as I looked at her beautiful face.
“Tell me.” She smiled.
“This means that I’m going to have to see you again. And again, and again, and again . . .”
She laughed from her gut. “I might be busy, Joe. We university students have a lot on our plate, you know.”
“Oh, really. We’ll see about that.” I reached over, pegged her arms down, and kissed her all over her body. Then, I tickled her. She squirmed and squealed as she tried to break free.
“Get off me, you oaf.” She laughed.
“Not until you agree to see me again.”
“Okay, okay, I give. I’ll see you again.”
“In that case, I better kiss your wounds better.”
I let go of her arms, wiped the sand from her face, and kissed her gently on her eyelids, then her nose, and finally her delicious mouth.
“You’re mine now, Ella,” I whispered.
“That I am,” she replied.
ELEANORA
I soaked in a luxurious bubble bath after Joe dropped me home. I couldn’t stop smiling as I relived the events of the evening. My head was still spinning. His touch was magical, electric. My addiction to the beautiful man was intensifying by the minute.
The phone rang as I stepped out of the calming water. I grabbed a towel,
wrapped myself, and answered.
“Hello.”
“You hussy! I’ll forgive you for leaving me stranded at the cinema, but only if you spill the beans.” Bria was talking a mile a minute.
“I didn’t leave you stranded, you big baby. You had your car.”
“Okay, I’ll tell you mine if you tell me yours.” She chuckled.
“Really? You first” I said.
“I’m seeing Fabio again.”
“That’s wonderful, Bria. You’re over the hump now.”
“More like under his hump.” She laughed.
“Bria, what am I to do with you?”
“Your turn,” she said. “Is his rod as big as his hands?”
“You’re disgusting! And yes, it is.”
We laughed and chatted for at least an hour. It was good to hear the excitement in her voice as she spoke about Fabio. Rather than watch the whole of Jaws, Fabio and Bria snuck away too, and the rest, as the saying goes, was X-rated.
I was exhausted after the long eventful day I’d had. I lay in bed, eyes closed, trying to sleep. But putting Joe out of my mind seemed impossible, so I went downstairs to the kitchen for a glass of warm milk. My mother was sitting at the kitchen table.
“What’s keeping you up, Mama?”
“I could ask you the same question, my love.”
“Can’t sleep. Came down for a quick warm milk fix. What’s on your mind, Mama?”
“I ate too much dessert. Hyped up on sugar.”
“I don’t believe you, Mama. You could eat a bucket of dessert and still sleep like a baby. What’s wrong?” I took a mug from the cupboard and milk from the fridge.
“It’s nothing serious, my love. I’m just preoccupied.” I knew when my mother was skirting a question, but I wasn’t going to bug her. She’d tell me when the time was right.
“Okay, I’m not going to push, but if you need to talk about it, I’m here.” I popped some milk in the microwave and watched as the cup circled on the glass plate.
“What’s keeping you up, my love?”
“Oh, not much. I might be in love.” I retrieved my warm, white sleeping aid from the microwave and sat down at the table.
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