Free With Love by Shawnte Borris Page A

this? Luke looked down at his jeans. Better take a quick shower .
    Once that warm water hit, Luke knew it was going to be anything but a quick shower. When he closed his eyes, all he could picture was Alyson under the stream of water, eyes closed with her head tilted back. He imagined his eyes traveling down her neck to her breasts, dreaming about how much he wanted to lick and suck on them. With greedy eyes, he thought about a small stream of water running in between her breasts. It took all that he had not to touch her and run his fingers over them. Oh God. He fantasized watching Ally slightly swinging her hips in a figure eight motion. This chick is going to kill me without even realizing it.
    ***
    “Hey, is anyone home?” Julia yelled as she walked into the house.
    Kristen and I ran down the stairs.
    Kristen said, “Sorry, Julia, I made Ally change into something more fun.”
    I looked down at myself. “Yeah, more fun…”
    We all started giggling.
    Julia said, “So I was thinking that we’d get pedicures and manicures, and then we can head over to the dress shop. After that, we can do dinner and drinks. Since Kristen isn’t quite old enough to drink, she’s driving.”
    “Gee, thanks, Julia,” Kristen sulked.
    Julia laughed at Kristen. “Oh, come on, kiddo. Soon, you can drink with us big boys.” Then she looked at me, “Are you ready for some quality girl time?”
    “Yes, but didn’t you guys just have all this done for the wedding?”
    “Yeah, but it’s so fun. I’m always game to do it again. Besides, it’s good quality time.”
    “Okay then, ladies.” I said with a huge smile. “Let’s go; it’s been forever since I had girl time and a little fun.”
    As we headed towards the car, Julia noticed Luke’s car. “Did Luke not go to work again today?”
    “He said he had a morning meeting. Then, we had lunch. He said he was changing and heading into the office. I thought for sure that he would have gone by now,” I said.
    “Ally, you had lunch with Luke today?” asked Kristen.
    “Yeah, in fact, he made me lunch today. You guys should have seen the kitchen! It was a disaster zone.”
    Kristen and Julia just looked at each other and smiled as they pulled away.
    ***
    Luke jogged upstairs quickly to grab a file that his dad needed from his home office.
    Oh, thank God they left. How would I possibly explain me still being here?
    As Luke was leaving the office, he got a whiff of Ally’s perfume from her open bedroom door. He knew that he shouldn’t, but he couldn’t help himself. He went and stood in her doorway. Ally, you smell so good. Creep much? Pull your shit together, Luke. If anyone were to see you right now, they would definitely say that you need therapy. Luke thought to himself as he left the house.
    ***
    “Ally, you totally need that color on your toes!” Kristen said excitedly.
    “You think? I mean it’s a pretty bright red.”
    “Yeah, but it’s on your toes. Nothing says sexy hot like sassy red toenail polish.”
    “Kristen, what do you know about sassy red nail polish?” asked Julia with a quirky smile.
    “Julia, you’re just as bad as Luke! I know what’s hot. I read, and besides, one doesn’t go to volleyball camp and not learn a few things,” Kristen replied, winking.
    Julia just looked at her with a shocked expression and then turned to me. “Ally, have you chosen a color for your fingernails yet?”
    “I was thinking this light pale pink with sparkles. This way it will go with any dress that I choose.”
    “Sounds good to me,” replied Julia.
    “What about you, Julia?”
    “Actually, if they have time, I think I’ll get a massage instead. I could use a good pair of hands on my body.”
    “Julia! You just got married,” I said shocked.
    “I know, but did you see what came out of that relaxation massage room?”
    I lowered my head. “No, what?”
    “Hot rocks! They are divine. Honestly, Ally, you need to try it.”
    With that, Julia went to get her