My name is Andrew and this is the night that changed my life forever. This single event directly involved my best friend, Jennifer, whom I have been the closest of friends for the last thirty-plus years. I met her many years ago while in college. Between classes, several of us would meet in a common area. One random winter day, I decided to excuse myself from our group of misfits, step out, and get something to eat. Strangely enough, fast food was in order. One can only hope that my digestive system would forgive me.
Out of nowhere, a young lady, nineteen years of age and whom I had never seen before, approached me. She introduced herself and inquired if she could join me. I must admit, I was rather surprised, but who was I to say no. She just came from a dance class and she was wearing a rather shapely dance outfit. Still, it was in good taste, acceptable for class, and pleasant to look at.
It was a frigid ten degrees outside, so we moved across the parking lot swiftly. We climbed into my beet up old station wagon and drove off. I thought it was rather odd that a young lady was trusting enough to invite herself to accompany a complete stranger in his vehicle. Jennifer was in no danger. Somehow, she was quite certain that I was no threat to her.
I knew I liked her very much from the moment of her other-than-standard self-introduction. Jennifer was a little nervous and talked continuously. I found her fun and amusing. Actually, I enjoyed her company and conversation very much. She then said that someone back in the college hallway walked past her and made a dumb comment, “nice tits.”
I was a little shocked that she just blurted that out. However, she was very interesting and intriguing. I just listened. When she made this comment, the horns on my head popped out. I almost told her, “Since you are talking about them (breasts), are you going to show them to me?” Luckily, common sense had prevailed. Somehow, I knew deep inside that it was imperative to be a gentleman and refrain from that comment. Furthermore, I may have frightened her. Since I felt a connection and liked her immediately, I elected to just smile and say nothing.
Jennifer and I quickly became the best of friends. We loved being in the same room together. We found each other captivating and we would talk for hours. Not long after, we would be having sexual relations. It was the proverbial “Friends with Benefits.” We took care of each other’s needs when either of our desires dictated.
At that time, I was an aspiring pilot with my whole career in front of me. My main focus was my education and my career. Nothing could stand in the way. Jennifer on the other hand, wanted a family. We always remained the closest of friends and we stayed in contact with each other. We eventually married other people and carried out our soon to be miserable lives regarding our poor choices in spouses.
I never realized how much I missed and cared for Jennifer. She was always my best friend. She always, without question, was in my corner offering her support. Conversely, I always offered mine as well.
Our separate lives droned on and on for many years. Our friendship provided us with the grounding, clarity, and stabilization needed for our emotional survival. This deep, trusted friendship never impeded nor interfered with our marriages.
Eventually, somehow, we began exchanging illicit digital photos of ourselves. These photos were sanitized by never revealing faces or other identifying characteristics. It was fun and exhilarating. It brought back the excitement that was missing in our lives. We had one rule. The rule was to never touch each other inappropriately, in other words, safe enough for our spouses to witness. We adhered to this rule with conviction. Always!
Over the years, it was quite apparent that I missed Jennifer terribly. I often contemplated what it would have been like to be with her. However, I knew this was not possible, so I never entertained that notion, much less tested the waters.
Many years later, I spoke to Jennifer on the phone, as I often did. I told her that I made arrangements to be in Northern Ohio to visit my family, and I would like to see her too. She said that would be great and would like to see me as well.
As usual, we then transitioned into talking a bit dirty and the conversation led from one thing to another. Since I really was a shy person regarding sex, I feebly attempted humor in a sexual fashion. Without thinking, I slipped out a joke alluding to the fact that I wish I could take one photo of her personally, or at least see her naked body again.
This was all followed by a very uncomfortable pause with an awkward silence. Oh no! How did that sneak out? I’ve really done it this time! My mind is now racing at an unimaginable level while I feel like my heart had stopped in its tracks. That was it, I resignedly felt like I had stepped in shit and it stuck to my shoes, but this time I tracked it across the living room carpet (figuratively speaking, of course).
Jennifer was the first to speak and said sweetly, “You want a photo shoot?”
I sheepishly said, “Uh…uh…yes.” I then quickly clammed up and said nothing.
Jennifer softly giggled and responded with, “I’ll mull it over.”
The most intelligent thing I could think to say was, “ok.” I did not know what else to say, so I changed the subject. I had no idea what, or if anything would transpire.
Then it dawned on me. The last thing I ever wanted to do is remind her of that ignorant horse’s ass she was still married to. I felt stupid. There I was, possibly making her re-live several miserable events from her soon-to-be married past. What in the hell was I thinking?
One week later:
It was a sunny afternoon in Northern Ohio. I arrived safe and sound after a two-day drive from deep in the Heart of Texas. It was July 27th, in the year 2021. Yes, 7/27, a number that will forever be etched into my memory. I checked into my hotel suite early enough to rest and take a shower.
It was 5:00pm, and I was waiting anxiously. Normally, I would be able to hide behind my pseudo imperturbable demeanor. The truth is, I felt as nervous as a dog shitting peach seeds. I couldn’t wait to see her, Jennifer, my closest friend of thirty-five years. Besides everything else, visiting with my friend, whom I could discuss any topic or personal situation, was paramount.
Still, I could not stop thinking about the intimate thrill of maybe, hopefully, seeing her naked. It was always an erotic thrill when she sent me special photos of herself. Even after all these years, I still fantasized about seeing her naked.
Jennifer said that she lost a lot of weight. I wanted desperately to see her in person without clothing, and maybe I could snap a quick photo. So, I figured that this would be a viable excuse to accomplish my lustful aspirations. A quick look at her beautiful breasts would suffice. Anything from her would be very exciting to me. Just a quick view may have been all one could hope for. If I could be that lucky, another fantasy would be fulfilled.
Wait! What was I thinking!? I felt like such a scumbag. So, if this topic came up again, I will just be direct with by beautiful friend and accept any answers she gives me, without question.
We had been occasionally sending digital photos of ourselves to each other for years. Selfies were always ok with Jennifer, probably because her asshole husband was not involved. Her pics turned me on like no other. She was the only person who I shared with. Conversely, I was the only person she shared with as well. The pics were always sanitized by refraining from revealing faces or other identifiable features. Still, today could be different. If I were lucky enough, I may be blessed with just a quick look, or photo, in person.
If this is at all possible, it would be a very far stretch. This would be resembling the stars lining up for me, which I did not expect. Maybe I would be blessed with that gift. The gift would be “me” being granted the coveted luxury of taking a photo of her showing her beautiful breasts.
For the next hour and a half, my heart was pounding, and I was unable to relax. I still had no idea what to expect. I’m in a quandary. How does one ask for such things? How does one have the audacity to think this may happen? Then again, Jennifer is my closest friend, and we have been involved in the distant past. We were friends with benefits and we could discuss anything.
We had exchanged forbidden fruit (elicit digital photos) for years. However, I still can never forget that Jennifer is a living and breathing human being with feelings. My dearest friend is not a toy or something to be used and discarded. On the other hand, she is the one who turns me on to the point where I tremble. And still, I have no answers.
It is now 6:30pm and there is a knock on my door. It’s her! It is definitely her! My friend, my fantasy, my drive and feelings that I cannot explain, much less understand. What is happening to me? I do not comprehend!
Nevertheless, there was nothing in this world that was going to prevent me from opening that door. There she was. Jennifer. My favorite person. I looked deeply into her eyes, those beautiful grey eyes. They were absolutely magnificent. As usual, I was captivated. After a long gaze, I sincerely hoped that I had not been exposed. Her smile was warm and sincere. We embraced, and we were wrapped in each other’s arms. We were holding tightly, as if we would never let each other go.
I kissed her on the cheek and I kissed her again. Then without cognitive thought, I committed the unthinkable. I held her cheeks and kissed her straight on the lips. Jennifer was caught off guard and pulled back a little. I recovered gracefully by kissing her on the cheek again and played it off like this was no big deal. I acted like I was only happy to see my closest friend, because I was. By the grace of God, I dodged a bullet. I then invited her into my suite and we began talking like we always have in years past. We sat down and tried to catch up.
To my dismay, Jennifer appeared to be nervous. This made me nervous as well. Nervousness was in the air and contagious. Jennifer looked at me and said, “Let’s have dinner.” I wisely agreed.
Upon our return, we entered my suite again and were much more relaxed. We conversed like we always had. She is my friend, my beautiful best friend, my favorite person.
I pulled up my laptop and said, “As I promised a few days ago, I have something for you.” Maybe Jennifer thought I forgot, or I changed my mind. I didn’t. I inserted a flash drive into the USB port. She was focused on the screen. She had a faint smile and her eyes glowed like a beacon in the night.
When we talked on the phone before I began my journey to see her, we were having a very dirty and intriguing conversation. I told her she could have all of the elicit digital self-photos of me. Why not? They were all taken with the intent to give them to her anyway, somehow, someday.
She stated she wanted them. The difference was, they were completely unedited. Yes, you guessed it, full frontal and facial exposure. I joked about making a couple of unedited videos. These videos contained masturbation followed by ejaculation. She did say she wanted to watch me lose my load. So, I willingly obliged.
This is completely out of character for me. I’m the kind of person that would not admit to anyone that I would occasionally masturbate. However, I always admitted this to Jennifer. Moreover, she always admitted to me that she masturbated as well.
Jennifer is my best friend and I trust her implicitly. So, I willingly agreed to provide her with the said digital entertainment. Obviously, over the years, she had provided several photos and videos of herself to me. However, we had not crossed that barrier of full-frontal nudity with facial exposure. Consequently, I took the risk and moved first.