Laundry Room Confessions
I can't keep this a secret for one minute longer! If I don't spill my guts and confess my saucy secret, I'll burst for sure. Thank Heavens you are here for me to share my story with!....
It was last fortnight when I was unceremoniously "dumped" by my so-called man of two years. Initially it would be fair to say I was rather upset, after all, nobody likes to be told " Hey, I don't want to be with you anymore. " To add insult to injury, he didn't even try and sugar coat his parting words to soften the blow. My self-confidence was left bruised and I felt unnerved by the prospect of singledom. For days afterwards I kept a low profile as I licked my wounds and tried to adjust.
Days later, I was doing my washing in the communal laundry annex that's situated on the complex where I live. Trust me, I was far from in the mood to be wistfully sorting the darks and the lights from the giant pile of dirty clothes. I resented that even this mundane task was tinged with loneliness. OK, I admit, I was wallowing, but can you blame me? I digress! Lost in my thoughts, I didn't notice someone coming into the laundry room, not until the person plonked their washing basket down on the counter that separated us. The noise made me start and I glanced up. I had expected to see one of the many harassed looking mother's that seemed to regularly frequent the facility as they fought an endless battle to keep on top of an endless stream of gym kits and school uniforms.
I was pleasantly surprised to set eyes on a good looking young man instead, even if he was wrestling with an immense pile of crumpled clothes. At a guess I'd have said he was in his early twenties at the most. He was clean shaven and had dark tousled hair, he looked good in an effortless way I suppose. I'm far from middle-aged years, I'm a respectable thirty something I'll have you know. I'm certainly not in the habit of eyeing up young lads.... Well, until maybe that particular moment anyway. He caught my eye, smiling warmly, dimples forming on his cheeks which just added to his boyish good looks. I smiled back quickly then busied myself intently with the task before me.... OK, I was embarrassed and shy. I get easily flustered, blush at the drop of a hat and stammer like a fool which does little for one's sex appeal. Anyway, I clumsily bundled my washing inside one of the large metal machines, thankful for the distraction; relieved to be preoccupied. This relief was however very short-lived. In my haste I had managed to drop a silk thong on the floor, completely oblivious of my faux-pas.
The guy walked over to my side of the washing machines to fetch some washing powder from the dispenser mounted on the wall nearby. When he turned back again I caught him grinning widely right back at me. " Think you may have forgotten something." Chuckling, he knelt down to scoop the treacherous knickers up off the tiled floor.
"Oh God!" I squeaked, voice fighting to keep my alarm at bay. I snatched the thong from his outstretched hand. "How embarrassing?..." I fussed, groaning as I stuffed them into the washer, knowing all too well that my cheeks would soon be a vibrant shade of crimson.
"Good icebreaker though, eh?" Came his relaxed reply that was swiftly accompanied by another smile that caused my stomach to flip. "No harm done." he concluded before ambling back over to his side of the room.
Normally, I'd have hung around and waited for the load of washing to go through a full cycle. Not that day! I couldn't face sitting there, my face burning with embarrassment. Perhaps you think me a bit silly, but I guess that's just me. Hoping my expression remained passive I made my speedy exit, leaving the young man to his laundry. Once outside, I chastised myself fiercely, muttering "Get a bloody grip for Christ's sake!..."
If it wasn't bad enough feeling like a lonely old spinster, I'd found myself with my knickers in a twist over a boy too... No pun intended! I waited several hours before venturing back to rescue my clothes, praying that the young man would be long gone and luckily he was nowhere to be seen. By this point I'd started to see the funny side and I laughed to myself as I folded my stuff neatly. The fact was, the guy was pretty hot. There, I admit it! Surely there's no harm in a bit of private lust? A woman's got to have some perks.... Besides, it was highly unlikely that he would have given even a sideways glance had it not been for the whole knicker fiasco. "Probably felt sorry for you..." I thought ruefully, yet... That smile... Oh yes, he had certainly brightened up that dull afternoon.
I had almost forgotten about the young man when a few days later, I had to make another unwanted trip to the laundry annex. It was an awful afternoon. The sky was almost black with malevolent rain clouds. Just my luck of course, the heavens opened royally as I was half way over the complex. Gritting my teeth, I decided to brave it and I dashed the rest of the way as fast as I could. I was soaked to the skin in seconds, the cold rain coming down like stair rods, drenching everything it touched. Gasping with cold and from my sprint across the complex, I dived into the laundry, slamming the door to shut out the deluge. I shook my head to free my hair that was stuck to my face, grimacing down at my clothes that were sticking to me.
"Why, hello again!" called a familiar voice; a voice I'd definitely heard before. Whirling round, I came face to face with him, Mr Damn Fine himself, standing only a few feet away. "Fancy seeing you in here." I tried to joke, acutely aware that my thin t-shirt had become see-through. His face lit up as he answered "I know! We really should stop meeting like this, people will start to talk!" Yes! There it was, that disarming smile of his once again. Awkward, yet unable to help myself I smiled back at him. "Small world eh?"
He grinned then frowned a little as he looked at me. "Here, take my jacket, look at you, you're shivering."
The guy strode over to me, coat in hand and before I knew it, he was easing it over my damp shoulders.
"Thanks, umm that's really kind of you, but I'm drenched. I don't want to get your jacket wet too." I said, feeling a little odd. He reassured "Don't worry about that, it's no problem. Besides, I wouldn't be much of a gent if I didn't come to the aid of this damsel in distress!" I couldn't help but laugh at that. I slow began to relax, a familiar confidence glimmering inside. "Talk about corny! Very sweet of you all the same though." I rewarded his generosity with a genuine smile as I accepted his lovely warm jacket.
There was a long pause at that point. My infant bravado did a runner as we stood facing each other. Was it my imagination. or was he resting his hands on my shoulders for longer than he really needed to?... His eyes met mine and held my gaze for what felt like an eternity. His eyes... They were a warm hazel, his skin was smooth except for the lightest dusting of stubble. I found myself holding my breath and my heart raced as he stood so very close to me. I was fascinated by him and I watched his lips curl into a soft seductive smile as he spoke to me quietly. "Shame you had to rush off the other day..."
"Erm...really? Whys that?..." I stammered, my own voice barely a whisper. Was it all in my head or... No, his fingers really were stroking my arms, prickles of excitement really were spiking at my skin. He took his time answering me, his lips parting ever so slightly as he studied me. I was so taken aback by his relaxed confidence, surprised and aroused by this young man.
"Well...I was struck by how attractive you are....I would have liked to have chatted to you for a little while..." Was I hearing right? This sexy young chap was... Flirting? With me? Clearing my throat, I managed to speak. "Yeah...Sorry about that. Could've died with shame when you picked my thong up!.." I screwed up my face at the memory, feeling a flush spread across my cheeks.
"Aww.... You needn't have run off. If anything, the whole thing turned me on..." I stared back into his face only to find his expression was genuine, no hint of ridicule there at all. My jaw literally dropped open, this wasn't actually happening was it? To me?
"You are so arousing, I couldn't help but picture you in that sexy thong..." His statement caused me to gulp, my legs turned to jelly and a gnawing urge began to build inside me.