DAVID
I couldn’t wipe the stupid grin off my face. I had it on when I left Eva’s room, on my way to the hotel, and was still there when I went to bed. All I could think of is her; the way she smelled, the way she moved, the way she talked. “How she moans, Jesus,” I mumbled.
I closed my eyes and pictured her. I frowned when I heard my phone, it was intruding into my fantasy. I didn’t want to check it, but it buzzed again.
“Eva!”
She was inviting me over.
“Tempting.”
I texted her back. “How about you come over. More privacy.”
She didn’t reply. Did I say something wrong?
I texted her the same question, still no reply.
I tried to think that she must’ve had a valid reason for that, but all I could imagine was either she was making fun of me or Alex had gotten to her.
“That prick, if he hurts her, I’ll kill him,” I muttered.
Ten minutes passed. I couldn’t just lay in bed, doing nothing. I called her. No answer.
I could feel the panic raising.
I decided to give her another ten minutes before going to check her dormroom.
Time had never passed so slow. After four minutes, I was so anxious, I could’ve burst through the door and ran all the way to her room, but tempered myself.
Six minutes in, someone knocked on my door.
“What the…?”
I opened the door, frustrated that someone was interrupting my illogical panic fit, and there she was.
“Hello, party boy,” she said, smiling. I didn’t get to say anything. She opened her coat and showed me she was wearing nothing underneath. Words escaped me.
All I could think was “Fuck,” which translated into an audible grunt, as I pulled her into my room and started devouring her lips.
I didn’t even notice how we got into the bedroom, the only thing I was painfully aware of being her warm skin over mine, and her sweet smell invading not only my nostrils, but taking over my mind.
“God, you’re so perfect,” I heard myself say. She giggled.
“Thank you, baby. This is crazy, but I think I might be falling in love with you.”
For a second, I couldn't quite comprehend her words, as I was too busy kissing every inch of her body. It slowly dawned on me what she had said.
“Falling in love?” I asked, lifting my head above her breasts just enough to see her eyes.
She nodded.
“I think you’re on the right track, then.”
“You do?”
“I’m a nice guy to fall in love with.”
She gasped, feigning shock for my lack of modesty. I shut her up with a noisy kiss and got back to where I left off.
Her belly button; I kissed around it. She was tingly and was constantly trying to push my head away. I wouldn’t have it.
The entire evening I spent it teasing Eva until she begged for me to fuck her. Several times.
“You’re a demanding little girl,” I joked, during one of the short breaks we took for hydration and food.
She giggled, unable to speak due to her mouth being occupied with a huge sandwich.
I watched her eat, my appetite gone. I was too happy for food; she looked amazing and it was enough for me. Disheveled hair, with stray auburn strands sticking out like a sex aura, her face puffy and soft, plump lips devouring her food, everything took my breath away.
“What?” she asked, wiping her mouth delicately.
“What?”
“You sighed, big boy. What is it?”
I couldn’t help but smile. She had that effect on me. “I think I’m falling in love too.”
“Aww, you’re actually blushing. So sweet.”
To make the scene even more embarrassing, she came around the table and hugged me, then kissed the top of my head.
“You pesky little thing, go sit down and eat your food,” I said and swung her by her hand.
As she sat down and resumed her meal, I followed my own advice and dove into the vegetarian burger I had ordered. The food seemed to taste better when I watched her.
Almost unnoticeably, her expression changed, a hint of sadness tinting her features.
“What’s wrong?” I asked, my appetite gone once again.
“Nothing,” she mumbled, faking a smile.
I reached for her hand over the table. “Tell me. Please.”
“You know about the pictures,” she said, looking away.
“Yeah.”
“And you don’t hate me.”
“Why would I? What’s up with those pictures? It’s not like you were giving them away to his frat boys, that asshole betrayed you.”
She smiled bitterly. “True. But I sent them to Alex. What does that say about me?”
“I don’t understand.”
I really didn’t. She looked into my eyes, confused. “I sent naked pictures of me. Isn’t that something …”
“Slutty?” I could barely say before bursting into laughter. Her eyes widened in surprise and what could only be qualified as embarrassment, although it made no sense. “God, you’re so innocent.”
“What?”
“Naked pics… Gee, I’d expect to get some from my girlfriend. And any boyfriend would. It’s… I don't know, so common, nobody cares anymore. Well, anyone but you, apparently.”
“I know people send pics like that, but not everyone, right?”
I started laughing again, her clueless expression giving me a strange feeling of happiness.
“Everyone does it, baby. And it’s as far from slutty as a water gun is from a Beretta.”
She watched me laugh with a disbelieving expression for a full minute, before I decided dinner was over.
“Want a drink?” I suggested, standing up.
“Nothing with alcohol. I have an early morning class tomorrow.”
“Sparkling water it is, then,” I said, checking my wristwatch. “It’s past midnight, baby. If you have an early class, why don’t you go to bed?”
“And leave you drinking all alone?”
She wrapped her hands around my waist as I poured us two glasses of club soda. I offered her a glass and leaned against the mini bar, enjoying mine. I realized I was really thirsty and gulped down the water in a few seconds.
“Wow,” she said, sipping a tiny amount for her glass.
“Wow,” I commented back and we both chuckled. “Bed time, baby?”
She nodded and walked into the bedroom without a word. I could see she was getting tired and felt guilty for keeping her up for so long. I should’ve asked about her schedule.
“You coming?” she asked, patting the pillow next to hers.
I got into bed and she nestled at my side. I waited until she stopped shifting around before I turned to wrap my arm around her.
“Good night, baby,” I whispered into her ear. She didn’t reply, she was already asleep. It had taken her all of two minutes to do that.
Impressed with her performance, I grabbed her tighter and let my mind drift off onto the land of dreams as well.
In the morning, Eva was gone. I sat up, looking around the room. At first, I thought she had slipped out without waking me up, but then I heard her in the bathroom.
“Babe?” I called out.
“Morning, sunshine,” she replied, coming out of the bathroom. “I didn’t mean to wake you up.”
“You didn’t.”
“I have to go. See you tonight?”
“Sure. Turns out, I enjoy waking up next to you.”
“Weird, since I wasn’t next to you when you woke up.”
She grabbed her bag and turned to wink at me.
“You’re cheeky. I like that.”
“Bye, baby.”
I watched her pretty ass leaving my room, a smile permanently stapled on my lips.
“Maybe I’ll stick around, see how it really feels to wake up next to you,” I shouted before she closed the door behind her.
I had surprised myself. Spending my sabbatical in her city actually looked like a good idea.
“I do have to downgrade on my sleeping arrangements,” I said to myself. I couldn’t possibly afford this hotel for another four months.
Excited with the idea of spending more time with Eva, I got out of bed, took an invigorating shower and left my room. I was thinking of having breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant and notify the reception desk of my checking out.
“I hope you had a nice stay, Sir. When will you be leaving?” the clerk asked.
“As soon as I find cheaper accommodation,” I said, more as a joke.
“Oh. Are you unhappy with our prices?”
“There’s nothing wrong with your prices, but I can't possibly afford them for four months.” I was starting to regret my joke.
“Do you intend on staying in the city for four months?”
“Yes. I’m on sabbatical from my hospital and I’ll be spending it here. Look, I’m sorry for what I said, it was only a joke. The fact still remains, though. I can’t afford your establishment on my resident salary.”
The woman typed something into her computer, leaving me waiting for a reply. “How would you feel about a 50% discount on the price of your room?”
“What?”
“I don’t think you’ll find cheaper motels anyway. Those that are, aren’t quite suited for decent folks to live in.”
“50% discount?”
“There’s a catch, though.”
“Of course there is.”
“Are you licensed to practice in this state?”
“Not yet. Why?”
She pursed her lips and I feared the nice offer wasn’t on the table anymore. It was weird how disappointed I felt knowing that I might actually have to leave this place.
“OK. What year are you?”
“Third.”
“So, almost done.”
“Yes.”
“How would you feel about being this hotel’s private medical assistant?”
“In exchange for the discount?”
“We can make it a 55% discount and you’ll mostly act as first aid or medical concierge, depending on the situation.”
“Will this take up all my time?”
“Only part-time.”
“Deal.”
She offered me a big smile and shook my hand vigorously. “We’re so glad to have you here, Sir.”
“I’m glad to be here. Thank you for this offer.”
“We’re happy to make it possible. I’ll send the contract to your room shortly.”
“I’m having breakfast for now. I won’t be in my room.”
“I see your reservation. Your breakfast is on the house, Sir. Enjoy your meal.”
“Wow, thanks.”
I didn’t know what to do with myself for a second. She looked like she was done with me so the sensible thing was to leave, but it felt awkward. Finally, I turned and headed for the restaurant. As I sat at a table near the window, I texted Eva the good news.