Baggage & Buttons (35 page)

‘Am I really that bad?’

‘Ummmm
yeah!
There again something that size
going in me, I’d be screaming the house down too. Be like a trying to stick a French
baguette through a donut ring.’

‘Lex,’ I giggled. ‘I know he’s big, but is he really
that
big? I’ve not really seen any others to compare.’

‘Well I’ve not seen him either, well not properly.
Unless you count that photo he sent you bulging in his jeans, or that day I
caught him in the kitchen naked and he tried to cover it with a glass of water
and failed
miserably
, but yeah, he’s
big
. How many inches is he?’

‘I don’t know.’ I laughed.

‘I reckon you’re looking at over nine you lucky cow,’
she sighed, as she looked at me full of envy. ‘You haven’t asked him?’

‘
Noooo.
Do woman normally ask that?’

‘I would for a big one, surprised you’ve not got the
ruler out to check.’

‘Seriously? You’re telling me people do that?’

‘I have,’ she shrugged, with a naughty grin on her
face. ‘Ask him for me, I’d love to know.’

‘I’m not asking him for you. You ask if you’re so
desperate to know.’

‘O yeah that would go down so well. “Hey Gabe, exactly
just how big is your dick? Just curious.” Actually you know, I reckon he’d tell
me, he’s a bit cocky sometimes. No I take that back, he’s
very
“cocky”
isn’t he,’ she winked.

‘What’s got into you?’ I exclaimed, shaking my head in
amusement.

‘Not cock at the moment that’s for sure. I’m
desperate
Mia, I’m constantly horny with no end in sight of when I can do it again.
You need to give me explicit details, something to keep me going,’ she begged.

‘Well it’s been days for me too Lex, but speaking of
sex, I’m hoping I won’t be on by the weekend as I’ve some catching up to do of
my own, so I could keep you updated then.’

‘You need me to clear out?’

‘Given the way this discussion just went I’d be
thinking yes, I’d be worried we’d be in the middle of it and you’d jump out
from under the bed with a camcorder waving a bloody ruler or tape measure.’

‘Now there’s an idea,’ she grinned. ‘Or I could just install
a cock cam.’

‘You’re such a perv Lexi Clarke. Well you don’t need
to clear out, you won’t be hearing it, seeing it, or measuring it thank you. Gabe’s
away Thursday and Friday night, so he’s asked me to spend the weekend at his.
Would you mind?’

‘No that’s fine. I guess it wouldn’t be much fun
listening to the two of you at it all weekend, in fact I insist on it, you’ll
just depress me even more. Anyway I sort of have a thing to do Saturday, so
I’ll be out for the day.’

‘What thing?’

‘Don’t go getting all bloody excited,’ she said
flashing me a look.

‘O my god, are you having a date with Doug?’

‘It’s not a
date
. There’s a Motorbike show on
at the convention centre and he asked if I wanted to go with him, so I said yes.’

I screamed with excitement and started clapping, making
her laugh. ‘O Lex that’s
brilliant
. I’m so pleased, Doug’s so nice.’

‘This is your idea of not getting excited?’ She arched
a brow at me and gave me an amused scowl.

‘So Doug’s into bikes too?’

‘No idea,’ she shrugged.

‘Well he’s definitely into you. Maybe it’s just the
leather gear he likes, that’s why he suggested going there.’

‘Whatever,’ she stood up looking embarrassed. ‘I’m
hungry, do we have any milk for my cereal?’

‘Yes, but I learned how to make scrambled eggs this
morning, would you like me to try out my new skills?’ She eyed me suspiciously.
‘Let me try Lex. If they’re awful you can bin them and have your cereal. Go and
get showered and dressed and I’ll finish my hair and go and make them for you.’

By the time my hair was done it was almost down to my
waist, I really needed a decent haircut. I headed to the kitchen and heated up
the frying pan with a knob of butter, like I’d seen Gabe do, then whisked up
three eggs with a bit of milk and salt and pepper as Lexi came in.

‘Wow watch out Nigella Lawson. There’s a new sex
goddess in the kitchen,’ she said as she watched me impressed.

‘I don’t think she needs to retire anytime soon Lex. Put
your toast on now, once they’re in the pan they’ll cook really quickly.’

Within a couple of minutes they were done and she’d
wolfed them down.

‘Hmmm, you can do those more often, I enjoyed that.’

‘Really were they ok?’ I asked, feeling rather proud
of myself.

‘Really good. Thanks Mia.’

‘Ok, well I’m ready so I’ll clear up. Go and get a
hustle on.’

She disappeared while I tidied up. I went to grab my
bag and phone and noticed a missed call. I didn’t recognise the number, so I
listened to the message. It was Riverdale, Westhampton’s private hospital
wanting to arrange my appointment. I called them back and arranged to see a Dr
Margaret Wells on Friday at 9 a.m. Why did it have to be when Gabe was away? I
decided to order Lexi a surprise present on next day delivery to cheer her up
and chuckled to myself as I went to find her. When I realised how late it was,
we had to make a run for the bus and we only just caught it.

‘Lex, I have my appointment at the hospital Friday
morning, would you mind coming?’ I asked as sat down.

‘Why would I mind coming? Of course I will.’

‘I just thought with everything going on with you, you
wouldn’t want the added pressure. Haven’t you heard from the clinic yet?’

‘No, they were going to send a letter. Nothing’s come
in the post has it?’

‘Why are you asking me?’ You’re the one on post box
duty.’

‘No you were.’

‘No,’ I fixed her with a glare. ‘I do all the bills and
finances, take away shopping and cleaning and you’re supposed to do the
laundry, which by the way I’ve been doing since we moved in thanks very much.
You were also put on bins and checking the post box duties. Don’t tell me we’ve
been here nearly four bloody weeks and you haven’t once checked if we have any
post?’ I asked, irritated.

‘Well it’s not like you’d noticed,’ she replied
sheepishly.

‘Jesus Lexi. Do I have to do
everything
? We
need to empty it as soon as we get home. I better not have a red letter for any
bills, or you’re so getting it in the neck.’

We got to English and Gabe hadn’t arrived, so I waited
outside for him and spotted Milo arriving. ‘Hey Milo, how was your night with
Gabe and Doug?’

‘Good, though I got the distinct impression I was
being vetted,’ he grinned.

‘Yes I got that impression too. Sorry about that,’ I
said apologetically. I wasn’t about to tell Milo it was the only reason he’d
been asked to join them.

‘Well I can’t blame him, no boyfriend’s ever over
happy about his girlfriend hanging out with another guy. It was good though, we
had a few beers, but they thrashed me, I really need to practice more. Are we
still on for tomorrow at 7?’

‘Yes, but can I ask you a huge favour?’

‘Sure.’

‘I want to go with Lexi to a strip club tomorrow night
and I’m worried that they won’t let two girls in on their own. Would you come
with us?’

‘Are you serious?’ He looked at me completely amazed.

‘Yes,’ I nodded, slightly embarrassed.

‘We are talking women strippers right?’ he asked,
suddenly looking concerned.

‘O yes, sorry, definitely women. Too much to ask?’

‘Not at all,’ he said with a wide grin, his face
lighting up. ‘I don’t need asking twice. Accompanying two hot girls to see more
hot girls stripping? You’re the best non girlfriend I’ve ever had.’

‘Great, you’d better bring a change of clothes to the
gym then and we can get a taxi and pick up Lexi on the way.’

‘Not that I want to discourage our little outing in
any
way, but why do you want to go and see female strippers?’

‘Just curious that’s all,’ I shrugged and felt myself
blush again.

‘Well I for one am very grateful for your curiosity.
We’d better go in or we’ll be late.’

I checked the corridor each way, still no sign of
Gabe, where was he? We went in and separated as we found our seats. Lexi had
her head in her book ignoring Andrew. I was going to have to talk to her about
handling things better with Doug, if it got to that. No way did I want any
awkwardness with the four of us. I texted Gabe.

Hey where are you? Not like you to be late x

The door swung open as I pressed send and I looked up
to see him enter looking a bit flustered. Mr Jenkins was still sorting out the
papers on his desk. As Gabe sat down he caught my eye and winked making me
shiver. I saw him checking his phone and quickly made sure my ringer was on
mute before his message came in.

Phew just made it in time. I hate being late. Arguing
with the jeweller about getting your bracelet done for tomorrow. You look
amazing x

Thanks. I had a call from the hospital, they’ve booked
me in at 9 on Friday, so as you’re not here I’ve asked Lexi to come with me x

I smiled over at him and he looked at me and frowned
before tapping on his phone again.

Shit Mia, I really wanted to come with you. Listen we
don’t start the competition until 11. Promise me you’ll call and update me. I’ll
ring the hospital today and give them my card details, so don’t worry about any
bills, just get done whatever needs doing to sort you out x

I smiled over at him again before replying. Touched he
was so invested in me.

Thank you, I’m really grateful. I’m going to show you
just how grateful later :-) x

Much as I’d love that, I’m not sure if I’m ready :-( x

I looked back over and caught his eye and gave him a
scowl before replying.

Gabe Austin, if you think I’m sending you away for two
nights horny and frustrated to be surrounded by scantily clad female swimmers, one
of whom happens to be your ex, think again. I’m going to make sure you’re
satisfied more than once. For the next 24 hours I’m the boss of you. End of
argument x

Now who’s domineering :-) <3 xx

We grinned at each other across the room and quickly
refocused when Mr Jenkins started his lecture.

We finished just after five and I waited outside with
Lexi as Gabe had a word with him.

‘Sorry about that,’ Gabe said as he came out to find
us both leaning on the wall. ‘Just advising him about missing tomorrow. Hey Lex
how you doing?’

‘Ok cheers. You?’ I noticed her gaze flashed down to
his crotch and I felt my jaw drop as I looked at her in disbelief. She realised
I’d spotted it and went slightly red.

‘I’m great thanks. Do you mind me staying over tonight
again?’

‘No that’s fine, but I’ve already told Mia if you two
are planning a world record shagathon, then please take her back to your house
for the weekend, out of my earshot. I’ve never been so long without, it’s
driving me bloody insane listening to you two at it all the time. You joining
us for a coffee in the cafeteria?’

‘I can’t sorry, need to get some extra swim time in.’

‘Ok, see you later,’ she smiled and turned without
looking at me and started walking towards the cafeteria. I gave her daggers in
the back, she was trying to make a run for it.

‘Gabe, I fancy Chinese tonight, do you want me to
order you something and wait until you come over?’ I asked.

‘You really have no idea about fitness and nutrition
do you?’ he sighed shaking his head. ‘I’ll cook myself something at home and
get my bags packed before coming over, so it won’t be until about ten. Enjoy
your stodge without me. See you later baby.’

We had a quick kiss and he ran off down the corridor
and I ran in the opposite direction to catch up with Lexi.

‘Oi Clarke, stop right there. What the hell was that?’
I asked as I poked her in the shoulder.

‘What?’ she asked, trying to look all innocent and
failing miserably.

‘Don’t “what?” me. I saw you checking out Gabe’s
penis.’

‘I’m sorry,’ she groaned. ‘Just all that talk of
inches this morning has me really curious. Mia you’ve no idea how difficult
this is, I’ve never gone so long without sex since I was 15 and I’m getting
days where it’s all I can think about. If it’s any consolation I’m checking out
the crotch of every guy I see, even the fuglies.’

‘Fine, look at as many as you want, but please leave
Gabe’s out of it. It’s weirded me out seeing you salivating over him like
that.’

‘It was only a glance, I wasn’t salivating.’

‘
Please,’
I looked at her and raised an
eyebrow. ‘I’ve seen you look at Pizza with less enthusiasm and it’s only like
your favourite food. You were virtually drooling Lexi.’