"Hey! John, I didn't hear about this! If I knew this would happen, I would have gone home!"
"Well, I wouldn't have told you I was going to make a move. It's too late now."
"Mmmmmm! I can't, ah!"
Someone, please tell me this is a lie...
"Emily! Over here, over here!"
"I get it, calm down, you're too excited."
"But! This is the bar with that famous bartender!! It's so exciting!"
"..."
With a sigh, I reached for the doorknob.
...I was stunned when I walked in.
Young men and women were everywhere.
Since the bartender was so popular, I thought there would be more women.
But maybe because there are more women, men came here looking for encounters...
Before I could even look at the bartender, someone patted my back hard.
"Ouch..."
"Hey, Emily! That's definitely him!"
Despite the strong pat, Lena's voice was subdued.
When I followed Lena's gaze...
"Ugh."
"What? Emily?"
"L-let's go home, Lena... there are too many people."
"Don't be silly, we just got here!"
"Huh? Emily?"
...Pretend I didn't hear that...
"What! Emily, you know him!? He's calling you!"
Lena... I wish you had picked up on that...
Lena was too excited to notice my discomfort.
When I turned around fearfully, there was John, my ex, smiling annoyingly.
"I... I'm going home."
Ugh, my mouth and cheeks are twitching...
I tried to leave with a forced smile...
"What? If you know someone you haven't seen in a while, you should stay and drink! Come on, Emily, hurry up!"
Lena finally sensed something was up, but she misunderstood in the worst way.
She had a mischievous smile that seemed to be written all over her face.
John quickly grabbed two towels and led us to a table.
Oh... I guess I can't leave...
"Emily, how long have you known John?"
Lena leaned forward, asking, while John responded with a business smile, maintaining a soft tone.
"Our families are neighbors, so we've known each other since we were born. We went to the same elementary and middle school. I went to an all-boys high school, so we didn't talk much after that."
"That's a shame! John, you're so handsome, you should have gone to a co-ed school!"
"Well, it was rough, but I had fun in my own way."
John, who had always been good at communicating, had honed his skills even further.
It's amazing how he can talk so cheerfully with someone he just met...
I didn't want to talk for too long, but Lena seemed intent on staying, so I decided to go to the restroom...
I escaped to the restroom.
I never thought the famous bartender would be someone I knew...
I just wanted to go home quickly.
When I returned to the table, Lena was still in high spirits.
"Emily, the bar is open until 3 AM! Let's stay until the end!"
"No, I'm going ho..." "Don't walk alone at this hour."
It was past 2 AM.
I'll stay with Lena today, and from now on, I'll avoid this bar... I thought as I sat down.
Word had spread that I knew John, and I could feel the stares from other women.
Lena noticed but ignored them. She's so thick-skinned...
The drinks were good, but the stares made it hard to enjoy them...
On top of that, John was also giving me looks.
And... just before closing, Lena left.
What...?
As she left, she said, "You two must have a lot to catch up on, so I'll go ahead!"
She had already paid the bill, so I couldn't stop her.
"Emily, your nearest station is X Station, right? I use the same station, so wait here while I clean up. I'll walk you home."
"No, I'll just go home, I don't want to be a bother."
"I said I'll walk you home because it's late."
"What? But Lena..." "She lives in an apartment right in front of the station."
I heard the sound of glasses being washed.
I'm sleepy...
"Emily, you don't have a boyfriend, right?"
Gulp!!!
I almost spit out my drink.
How did he know... oh, Lena must have told him.
"Yes, yes, that's right."
"Haha, you're lonely."
How rude... John glanced at me...
"Well, I'm single too."
"I didn't ask. ...With so many female customers, you don't have a girlfriend?"
"Well, I'm not good with hyenas. I appreciate it, but being chased too much is a turn-off."
"I see."
"Actually, there was someone I wanted to chase."
John came out from behind the counter and leaned in close to me.
"Too close, back off."
"No."
Thud
"Hey!"
He grabbed my hand and pulled me up, wrapping his arm around my waist and facing me.
"Let go! Do this with other customers!"
"Just so you know... I've never contacted anyone even if they gave me their number."
He tightened his grip on my waist, pulling me closer.
"After we broke up, I couldn't find anyone I truly liked..."
"I don't understand! Let go!"
"When I saw you back home, I couldn't talk to you, but today we met again. If I miss this chance, I won't be able to chase you anymore. Emily?"
I was at a loss for words.
I had recently realized that I couldn't find anyone I liked more than John...
"If you don't hate me, give me a chance..."
"Mmm!"
Before I knew it, our lips were touching.
Thud
John kissed me so intensely that I couldn't say anything during the long kiss.
"Hah, ah."
"Don't get out of breath from just this."
John smiled happily.
I felt frustrated and resisted.
But... I was also confused by the fact that I didn't truly hate it.
"You shouldn't do this at work!"
"Is it okay if it's not at work?"
"That's not the point!"
This is nostalgic... we used to have these kinds of exchanges often.
I was always the one being led around.
I'm being led around again...
"Hey! John, I didn't hear about this! If I knew this would happen, I would have gone home!"
"Well, I wouldn't have told you I was going to make a move. It's too late now."
"Mmmmmm! I can't, ah!"
John kissed my neck.
He gave light kisses, occasionally letting his tongue peek out and teasing me.
When his lips reached my shoulder, he took a big bite, making me shiver.
"This spot is weak, huh?"
"No... ah!"
He kept focusing on my shoulder.
Sometimes his teeth grazed my skin, making it tingle.
"Stop, John..."
"I can't stop when you react so well."
"Mmm, ah... ah!"
At some point, my shirt buttons were undone, exposing my shoulder and collarbone.
His tongue traced my collarbone.
His hand slipped under my shirt, groping my chest.
He squeezed my chest roughly, making my nipples rub against my bra, causing a tingling sensation deep in my stomach.
"Your nipples are hard, I can tell through your thin bra."
"Ah, no."
He pinched my nipples through my bra.
The fabric rubbed against my nipples, creating a strong sensation.
Maybe because we were doing this in a place where there were many people earlier, my heart wouldn't stop racing.
He moved his lips away from my collarbone, and I quickly turned my head to avoid his gaze.
"Being shy only excites me more. With how sensitive you are, you're probably already soaking wet down there, aren't you?"
"That's not true, ah, ah!"
Distracted by his hand moving down, I was pushed onto the sofa behind me.
My shirt was quickly pulled up, binding my wrists above my head.
"You have a beautiful body."
"...Don't look."
"That's impossible."
---Snap
My bra cups fell to the sides.
"Front hooks are convenient. Easy to handle even in this position."
"No, don't take it off! Let go!"
"You're so red... won't you give me a chance? We finally met again."
His face was so close, his serious gaze captured me.
"..."
"There's no woman I can love more than you. Please, think about it again."
Since I recently realized I couldn't find anyone I liked more than John, I couldn't think of anything to say.
I was just excited by John in front of me.
"I've never been with a woman I love, so I might not be able to stop. If you get scared, hit me."
As he got closer, I closed my eyes tightly, feeling a soft touch on my cheek.
When I opened my eyes in surprise, I saw John's gentle, seductive expression, and my tense body relaxed.
If he looks at me so kindly, maybe he's not just after my body.
Maybe he really cares about me, I couldn't help but feel that way.
Then, John placed my hand on his chest.
"See, my heart is racing too."
No way... it's faster than mine.
"I'll make sure you lose your composure too."
As soon as he said that, he took my nipple into his mouth.
The soft inside of his cheek and the sensation of his tongue playing with my nipple made it hard.
At the same time, his hand moved to my exposed thigh.
The stimulation to my chest and the touch to my lower body were almost simultaneous.
"Ah! No, not there, ah!"
He rubbed my clitoris through my underwear.
---Slick, slick, slick
My thin seamless panties clung to my wetness, making lewd sounds as John traced my slit with his fingers.
"You're too wet. My fingers are soaked, even through your panties."
"No, don't say that! Ah, no!"
He had been lightly rubbing my clitoris, but now he pinched it through the fabric, rubbing it roughly.
"Mmm! Ah... ah, ah!"
The sound of fabric rubbing and the intense pleasure pierced through my brain.
"The stimulation is too strong! Ah... ah!"
"Feel even better."
John skillfully undressed while touching me.
He seemed slim, but his shoulders and chest were surprisingly broad.
John, now in just his underwear, hugged me tightly.
"I'm so happy, it feels like a dream, I might lose control."
His slightly sweaty skin clung to mine, feeling incredibly comfortable.
When John pulled back to look at my face, he froze.
"Huh, Emily? ...Sorry, did I scare you?"
He hurriedly wiped my cheek.
"Huh... me, what?"
"Sorry, did I scare you? I'm sorry, Emily..."
Realizing I was crying, he quickly wiped my tears.
I explained that I didn't know why I was crying.
"You didn't cry because you hated it... really?"
"I'm surprised, but I don't hate it."
"...Phew!"
John collapsed onto me again.
If he relaxes right above me...
"You're heavy!"
"Oh, sorry, sorry."
I didn't fully understand my feelings, but I couldn't deny that I felt comfortable in this situation.
"More importantly... come on, hurry up."
"...?"
He... forgot in the middle of everything...
"I want it here, quickly."
I slowly took off my panties, showing him, and pointed to my private area, giving him a sly smile.
"But we need more preparation..."
"After all that, you're still making me wait? I can't. Do it before I change my mind."
It was embarrassing, but I was being honest.
"...I can't stop."
"That's what I want."
With slightly trembling hands, he tore open the packet, made sure it was properly on, and immediately pulled me close.
When I provocatively looked at him, John's expression changed, and he quickly pushed inside me.
"...It's tight! Relax, please."
"...I can't... I'll squeeze it out of you."
"...What?"
---Creak, creak
"Ah, ah! Ah!"
John, like a beast, sought me out.
But I didn't lose, digging my nails into his back.
As John repeatedly whispered that he loved me and missed me, Emily thought she should find an answer soon. She didn't want to keep him waiting, but she didn't realize how happy she looked.
And then, John whispered to Lena at the bar.
"...Lena, does Emily have a boyfriend or someone she likes?"
"No, she's single. Are you interested in Emily...?"
"I can't say it loudly here, but we used to date... and now that we've met again, I want to win her back."
"I see. I'll leave soon, so go ahead and make your move!"
Thanks to this exchange, John was able to seize his chance.
Fin.
