~Thor~
Where the hell am I? I opened my eyes into slits, disturbed by my unfamiliar surroundings. It was in the middle of the night, and I could feel a soft, warm body pressed up against me. To add to the horror, my arms were wrapped around them as well. What the fuck? I don’t cuddle! Gently, I removed my arm from beneath them and rolled from the bed. Searching for my clothes, I finally took one glance back and noticed who it was I had spent the night with. And the memories came flooding back as I took in her voluptuous body.
Ava’s mouth was open as she breathed heavily into the pillow, but to my surprise, I thought it was cute. Ugh, there goes that word again! I forced myself to look away and continued searching for my clothes but paused when I caught sight of them on the floor. Remember, I’m a hit-it and quit-it type of guy. But for some reason, I didn’t have that same sense of urgency as I shoved my legs through the holes of my briefs. Instead, my eyes kept landing back on the short woman in the bed with the bad attitude and luscious body. I silently urged her to wake up and catch me, force me to stay. But she didn’t.
And though my body remembered the amazing sex and how good it felt to be inside of her, I pulled on my shirt, grabbed my car keys and made my way out of her apartment. I ended up having to call an Uber in order to pick up my vehicle from the shop, but not once was I able to shake the sense that maybe this time should’ve been different.
Nah, there’s always something better out there...right?
~Ava~
I shouldn’t have been surprised to wake up to an empty bed. I mean, what else was it supposed to be but a one-night stand? We both clearly just wanted to scratch a persistent itch. But no amount of rationalizing helped me swallow the bad taste in my mouth and the slight ache in my chest. The bravado from the night before was suddenly gone as I realized what had happened. I’d slept with a man who I for all intents and purposes, hated with all my being. But there was no denying how great the hate sex actually was. Yet, I was still left with this empty feeling. Is this how guys feel after a one-night stand as well?
I was deep in thought throughout work despite my earlier warning from Dmitri. I tried to at least make it seem like I was turning over a new leaf however. I mean, I didn’t snap at anyone like before. Small steps.
“Hey, you wanna tell me what’s up?” Evie approached my desk with a suspicious glare. “You had me worried. I left you like ten messages the other night, and you never bothered to answer! What the hell, chica?”
“Sorry…” I paused, debating whether or not I should tell her what I was busy doing. Or who. But there was no way I would ever be able to keep something that big from her. “I slept with Thor,” I blurted out. My voice was low so no one around us could hear.
A naughty grin decorated Evie’s face at the news. “Finally. The way you two fight, I knew there was some underlying sexual tension. So...give me the juicy details. Was he good?”
“Yes, he was amazing! Best sex I ever had,” I said. But before she could begin celebrating, I continued with, “but he dipped in the middle of the night, and I haven’t heard from him since.” My voice was deadpan so she wouldn’t be able to tell how much I was feeling. I didn’t want to hear any words like, “I told you so,” or, “That’s what you get for propositioning a man like a slut.” Of course, Evie would probably never say those things.
At my latest news, she was clearly upset. “Are you serious? Not even a note of farewell?”
I shook my head. Believe me, I looked. “Nope, you’d think it’s because he didn’t want to hear from me ever again,” I said, my voice dripping with sarcasm.
“Well, it’s his loss, Ava. I’m really sorry that happened. At the concert, when I told him and Axel that you were stuck in the mosh pit, he acted so quickly. He was so intent on finding you; it made me think that maybe you two may actually have something real.”
“Something real?” I scoffed. “Evie, the most conversation we’ve ever had was just screaming at each other. How could I have possibly expected anything more?”
“That doesn’t mean you’re not hurting, Ava. Sometimes I think your problem is that you don’t admit when you’re hurt. As if it’s some sort of weakness. It’s not; it makes you human.”
“Well, don’t you know? I’m the next bionic woman. Emotions are for the feeble!” I joked to move the conversation away from Thor and my one night stand.
Though I could tell Evie didn’t really buy into it, she allowed me to have my digression.
“So, what’s next in our adventures? Remember, you promised that by the end of the summer, I’d be a completely different person.”
Evie smiled at me excitedly, “Okay. You’ll really like this one.”
~~~
Oh my god, I’m going to die. This bitch is trying to actually kill me. First, cliff diving, now this shit?
Evie, seeming to know exactly where my thoughts were, gave me an eye roll, “Girl, will you calm down? We’ll be perfectly safe on the boat. Nothing is going to happen. This is going to be so exciting! Remember, it’s time to live a little.”
“I think you forgot who we are. Black people don’t belong in the ocean. We learned from our mistakes, and I’ll be damned if I ever trust some white man leading me onto a water vessel,” I countered.
She stomped her foot in exasperation, the tickets that we had just paid for clasped within her palm. “We did not just spend sixty-something dollars for you to up and bail. Now, c’mon!” With her other hand, she took a firm hold on my forearm and led me to the line of customers waiting to take their seat on the Codzilla. Yes, you read that correctly. Codzilla! Who chose that stupid name? Anyways, the boat allowed for a crazy, wild, and wet ride along the Boston Harbor. It seemed Evie conveniently forgot about how our hair was bound to get fucked up in the process of this spontaneous thrill-seeking adventure.
It was something she had apparently always wanted to do, but none of her other black friends were up for it. Lucky me, I had been the one to promise to turn over a new leaf, allowing her to pounce. First the rock concert, then the diving, and now this. This so better be worth it.
“Remember what you promised, Ava,” she mocked me after we had turned in our tickets.
To my shock, there were a good number of adults preparing to take part in this water adventure. The excitement was definitely in the air judging from all the jovial laughter and smiles. I guess I was the only person afraid of being thrown into the water and drowning or getting eaten by the next Jaws. I could only hope my nervous energy wasn’t as noticeable to the other guests. Somehow the cliff diving seemed less frightening that what we were about to do. But I refused to admit to myself that maybe Thor’s presence had something to do with that.
As soon as we were all buckled onto the seats of the large boat, my hands began shaking. Evie gave me a comforting smile. “Everything will be fine, Ava. This is going to be so exciting!” She hopped up and down in her seat.
I took in a deep breath as the engine roared, causing the boat to shake back and forth. Immediately, my fingers tightened on the edge of the seats as we slowly made our way from the safety of the port. In what only felt like a few minutes, but I’m sure was longer, we were soon making waves- literally- in the ocean. The screams of enjoyment could be heard from the passengers as we soared to the left, to the right, and in full-blown circles. Water from the ocean sprayed into the air, splattering our locks of hair with its saltiness. But in the moment, while my hands now held onto Evie for dear life, a smile speared my cheeks.
“Whoo!” we screamed together as our bodies were rocked into one another’s as the captain directed the ship in multiple directions. It was like a rollercoaster ride as we were thrown to and fro. I stopped caring about my hair, I enjoyed the loss of control for the first time, and I felt free.
“This is awesome!” I yelled to her over the veering of the machine.
Evie giggled and shrugged her shoulders. “You just gotta trust me, Ava. We’re going to have so much fun.” In that moment, the boat did a 360, and she threw her hands into the air with a guttural laugh.
I mirrored her, throwing my hands up as well. Soon, the rest of the passengers did the same, and on the intercom we were told to hold onto our seats for even more fun.
I’m so ready!
~~~
And I was still high off of the thrilling adventure even days later. The adrenaline was still rushing through my veins, and I was excitedly looking forward to Evie’s next dare. It was noticeable at work too. Dmitri had actually smiled at me. Shocker! Thus far, Evie had been spot on, and I wondered how much I had missed out on for so long because of my judgements and stubbornness. It confirmed for me how necessary it was for me to change. Life was passing me by because I thought I had it all figured out. But maybe I didn’t really know what I wanted. Maybe I didn’t know what was actually best for me.
It was after realizing all this and while I was beginning to cook dinner that a knock sounded on my door. Not expecting much in the way of company, I hesitated and made sure to look through the peephole before answering. I was left without words when I found him standing casually against the doorframe, the same grin on his handsome features. What is he doing here? And just when I was in a good mood for once.
The question must have been written on my face as well though because he asked with uncertainty,
“Are you going to let me in or not?”
“What for? Why should I?” I asked outright.
Thor sighed in frustration, “Can I at least get through the door before the inquisition begins?”
My eyes narrowed in disgust at the way he stood there as if I had been the one to do something wrong. Am I in the twilight zone right now? “No, an inquisition would imply that I cared at all about you or your explanations. But, I don’t. We aren’t even together. You’re a stranger, and I don’t let strangers into my house.”
“Oh, but you let them fuck you then?” He raised a brow in challenge, and I could tell from the twitch of his jaw that he was also holding back his signature grin.
“Let’s get one thing straight! I was horny and you were available, that’s it!” I felt my muscles tighten at the anticipation of him bulldozing past me and into the apartment. Even as I stood there arguing with him, I felt my body respond to his nearness. My pussy clenched in memory of how he had brought me to the peak of pleasure. I still wanted him, and my heartbeat increased and my body flushed with the vivid memories. But I misinterpreted what his plan was. Because instead of feeling him shoving me aside, he suddenly had his hands around my jaw and his lips harshly came down upon mine.
I moaned. I couldn’t help it! Don’t give me that look! You try saying no to someone who knows how to kiss like a god. Oh my lord! The gentle caress of his lips was in such pleasurable contrast to the rough and dominant exploration of his tongue. And my will vanished. It turns out he didn’t need to shove his way past me. All he had to do was seduce me into silence. Because in the back of my mind, I heard the door close and then I felt my back pressed up against the adjacent wall.
Thor’s hands travelled through my wild mass of hair, seeming to be enamored by its volume and softness. I had never been with a white guy before, and I felt something unusual the first time he ever touched it: fear. I knew my hair was a statement of power; it showed that I was not ashamed of the wild mass I had been blessed with. It wasn’t bone straight, and it wasn’t an organized curl. But I was proud of it, and I knew it was beautiful. But that didn’t mean the world felt the same way, so I had anticipated him recoiling in disgust at my difference. He hadn’t.
Because of our height difference, his hands travelled from my hair to gently cup my thighs in order to shove me up to his waist. When my legs were safely encircling him, my own exploration began. I reacquainted myself with his dark brown hair, the stubble along his jawline, the hard pecks beneath his shirt, and the broad shoulders that ensured me of his strength and masculinity. I never really enjoyed exploring a man’s body until him. But then, there were many firsts with Thor. And I was too afraid to hope for more to come.
Abruptly, his lips left me and he put space between us, though I still hung onto his waist. “See? I came back for this. I’m not asking for anything else, because frankly, I think we’d kill each other. But why not have some fun, huh?”
“Just fun?”
He nodded.
I was feeling very mixed emotions at that moment. Every part of me I had been denying came to the forefront, wanting to protest the idea of just having fun with Thor. But the other part knew he was right. What did we really have in common, anyways? Most of our conversations ended in arguments. Why not use that passion for some good old fun. I’m already starting to hate that word.
“Sure, why not?” I finally answered, hoping that he could not sense my hesitation. But I thought of how much I had enjoyed Codzilla several days earlier, how my heart had skipped several beats jumping from a cliff down into the cold water. Maybe Thor would be my own personal thrill ride, and I should stop assuming what was best for me. It was time for another adventure.
Thor licked his lips in seeming excitement of what was to come.
~Thor~
I hadn’t expected her to say yes. In fact, I had been prepared to seduce her in order to get back in between those thick, creamy thighs and implant myself deeply within her wetness again. I’m sure you’re wondering why I came back after leaving that morning. I’m sure you think I’m the scum of the earth right now. Well, you wouldn’t be wrong exactly. But I don’t feel guilty at all. I am who I am, remember? And, in that moment, I was horny.
But it was an urge that hadn’t escaped me since I had left her alone in her bed. Despite my constant reiteration to myself to move on and find someone else, she was on my mind all the time. I couldn’t escape the memories of her soft skin and how luscious her tiny body had felt against me. For such a short woman, she had a shape that could rival that of Marilyn Monroe, Jennifer Hudson, and even the popularly disliked Kim Kardashian. In fact, I had never been with a woman whose hips made me drool before. Heck, it wasn’t even just her hips. I had felt it while we danced at the concert, but actually seeing her ass had thrown me for a loop. I was officially an ass man, and it was all because of her.
As I took control of her mouth again and suckled upon her supple lips, I was in awe of where I was and what I was doing. The first time I had come upon Ava, I had no physical reaction to her besides irritation but just look at where we were now? By God, I was ready to tear this woman’s clothes off if I felt her tongue against mine even one more time. Her hips were undulating against me and the wall, desperately trying to rub her heat into the growing hardness beneath my pants.
I came back because I needed to get her out of my system. I needed to go back to when I felt in control and normal. This woman had me standing on the edge, biting at the bit just to get another taste.
“The bedroom,” she barely was able to get out with our mouths attached to each other.
Fuck the bedroom. I walked with her in my arms until I was able to throw her down onto the couch. She yelped in surprise at my actions, but I calmed her nerves with a smile. I was more than ready for round two as I knelt down to my knees and worked at removing her pants. Our hands scrambled together to remove the offending material, slapping at each other to take control. Even in the heat of the moment, we found something to argue over.
“Woman, if you don’t let me do this…” I warned through narrowed eyes.
She huffed in exasperation, and her hands fell to her sides. “Get on with it then.”
I was going to teach her a lesson she would not soon forget. She could argue all she wanted at any other time, but in these moments, I was in control. I turned her face down, ass up. She thought she knew what was coming and wiggled her hips in challenge, flashing me a sexy, mischievous smile. I held up a finger, silently asking her to wait and raced to the kitchen for a special treat.
At my return, I took a moment to fully appreciate her exposed body. My cock hardened in anticipation of fully enjoying every inch of her. When I began trailing the ice cube from the freezer along the beautiful arch in her back, she gasped in surprise. Her toes curled as the ice water dripped across her skin, and my tongue followed in its path. And that continued, the flash of cold then soothed by the warmth of my mouth in quick succession. I continually teased her, eventually leading the ice to the swollen nub between her full lower lips. I was unprepared for the scream she released, but I still planned to up the ante by firmly placing a kiss in substitution. Soon, the screams turned into moans of pleasure as my lips gently plied at her inner folds. Her wetness and heat greeted me like a long-lost friend. Mm, that’s right, baby. Give me all of it.
Ava’s unique aroma usurped my senses, drowning me in her slickness. I sucked on her clitoris gently, feeling her begin to shake against me. She seemed incapable of keeping her legs still, and I once again had that word come to mind. Cute. She could be as vicious as a piranha sometimes, but I was continually taken aback by just how cute she really was.
She ground herself into me as I moved from her pleasure-seeking nub to her heated opening. Desperate for my tongue to explore deeper within her, Ava pulled her arms around and grabbed ahold of my hair. I let her, growling in response. I couldn’t get enough of it, my mouth desperately seeking more of her wetness and taste.
“Yes, Thor! Yes!” She screamed.
Her climax was nearing. And as her screams escalated in their intensity, I increased my exploration. With the combination of my thick fingers filling her, my mouth sucking at her clit, and the leftover ice cube melting on the seat cushions, Ava shuddered deeply and screamed my name into the heavens. Ah, the sound is so sweet to my ears.
When she collapsed across the couch, I gently turned her so that she was facing me again. The night had yet to begin and already she looked well and fully fucked, her hair in every direction and a fine sheen that made her skin glow in the lamp light.
“We’re only just getting started, baby. You read for this?” I asked, working on the fastening of my pants.
Despite her previous look of utter exhaustion, Ava pushed herself to a straight seated position against the back of the couch. She eyed the tent in my pants intensely and nodded her head,
“Bring it on, thunder boy.”
I laughed, more than ready to hear her scream my name again.