Long-Time Friends

Breakfast wasn't as awkward as Owen had first thought it would have been. Sarah found the whole thing funny rather than scandalous and even cracked a few jokes about. Mia even joined in.

Only halfway through their bowls of oatmeal, things got serious.

'You need to break up with Zack,' Sarah said sternly, 'today.'

Mia nodded.

'I know.'

'Get your stuff out of his apartment. I have time. We could go right now.'

Owen decided not to get involved. He clearly wasn't a neutral party.

'I don't know...' Mia tried to slow Sarah down.

'Putting this off will only make it harder. We're going there now. No protest!'

Sarah had spoken. She finished her breakfast and disappeared to get ready.

Owen locked eyes with Mia and put his hand on her thigh, not knowing what to say.

'She's right. I need to get out. Will you come? I'd feel better if you do.'

Owen couldn't help but suspect Zack would figure out what had happened if he showed up there too.

Mia placed a hand high on his thigh in return.

'I'll make it worth your time.'

He couldn't say no.

They got dressed and loaded the boxes Sarah had used for her own move into Owen's Honda. The girls took the backseat. Mia checked her phone.

'Guys. He's not home.'

'Good,' Sarah responded. 'Makes things easier.'

Owen typed in the address into his GPS and pulled into the street. The first part of the drive was silent.

'So,' Sarah spoke up, 'was this a one-time thing? Or...'

Mia was quick.

'You know I'm not like that, Sarah...'

The other girl laughed.

'Well, it's still pretty wild.'

Sarah now addressed Owen.

'You could have just fucked me instead, you know. I'm single. Would have been a lot less messy.'

Owen couldn't hide the blush. The mental image of fucking Sarah was forced into his head.

'Do you just prefer brunettes over blondes, or am I not hot enough for you?'

'Well... euh'

'Relax, dude. I'm just joking.'

They arrived at the apartment and spread the work. Sarah would empty out Mia's wardrobe while Owen would help clean out all Mia's possessions from the living room.

'You should break up with him,' Sarah said before getting to work. 'Just call him.'

'He's at work?'

'So?'

They went inside, Sarah headed off with clear instructions while Owen roamed around the living room with one of the boxes in his hands. Mia herself slumped down on the couch with a sigh.

'I want you to be here,' she said, before dialling Zack's number.

'Took you a while.'

Owen could sense Mia tense up at the first word he spoke.

'Why are you calling me.'

She motioned for Owen to come closer.

'I'm... I'm moving out, Zack.'

'What the fuck are you talking about?'

Owen sat down on the couch and put an arm around Mia, to try and keep her calm.

'I'm moving out and I'm not coming back.'

'What the fuck?' he yelled.

'Did that dumb fucking slut Sarah talk to you again? We've discussed this. She's just jealous.'

Mia looked at Owen. She was angry.

'Did you fuck someone else? I bet you did.'

Mia still didn't respond.

'You fucking whore.'

'You're an asshole, Zack. That's why.'

'You're throwing away eight years just like this? What the fuck.'

Mia put her hand on Owen's upper thigh again.

'I can do much better than you, Zack. Thanks for reminding me.'

'Never in a million years, Mia.'

She didn't respond again. Instead, she moved her hand up to Owen's crotch, cupping him.

'You know that's not true.'

'You better be the fuck out of there before I get back home.'

Mia took Owen's dick out and started stroking it. He was nailed to the couch.

'Don't worry about it. You're never seeing me again.'

She increased her pace. Zack hung up on her.

Before Owen could ask her to explain what on earth she was doing, a shriek came from the bedroom doorway.

'WHAT THE FUCK?'

Sarah's eyes darted from Owen's now fully erect dick, along Mia's arm to her shocked face before she fled back into the bedroom.

Mia went after her, leaving Owen to put his cock away.

'You can't do stuff like that. I love that you guys are together, sort of, but I don't need to see you jerking him off.'

Owen entered the room.

'I'm sorry, Sarah. I just got caught up. I promise you it won't happen again.'

They both looked at Owen.

'He didn't do anything. This was on me.'

'Alright then. But never again.'

They left Sarah alone and hurried to continue packing Mia's stuff.

As soon as they were alone again, Mia leaned into Owen's ear.

'We're finishing what we started as soon as we have the chance.'

On the car ride back away from Zack's apartment, Sarah raised an important question.

'Uh, where are we actually taking all this stuff? I mean, I'd gladly let you stay at mine, but you already know you'd have to sleep on the couch.'

'I haven't really thought about it.'

Mia suddenly seemed anxious.

Owen wanted to offer up his place but figured that may not be the best idea.

'Doesn't Emma have a spare room? For now?' he suggested.

Emma lived with her boyfriend in a larger place. They did indeed have a spare bedroom.

'We'll call her when we get to mine. We'll see where we go from there,' Sarah suggested.

Back at Sarah's Mia called Emma as soon as she could, leaving the others alone.

'What the fuck was that all about?' Sarah asked Owen. 'Back there.'

'I don't know. I guess she was angry. I swear I didn't initiate that.'

Sarah glared at him.

'You're my friend, Owen. But Mia is MY girl. She's vulnerable right now. I swear to God if you are taking advantage of that I'm going to destroy you.'

Owen was genuinely terrified. He had never seen Sarah this serious.

'Do you understand?'

'I do. I promise I have nothing but good intentions.'

'You better.'

Mia joined them.

'It's okay. I can stay at hers. They just need a bit of time to clear the room. Is it okay if I stay here? Just for tonight?'

Sarah smiled.

'Of course.'

Owen's phone lit up. It was a text from Emma.

'Yo, did you hear Mia broke up?

Mia scratched her throat.

'Look, Sarah. Maybe it's a bit early to tell the others about... this,' she nodded at Owen.

'Think you can keep it quiet?'

Sarah looked back and forth between them.

'Sure, but don't make it difficult for me. No funny business. I'm not going to be running defence. This isn't 'Friends'.'

Owen laughed.

'Alright. We'll be cool.'

Another text message. This time it was Dan.

'Bro, did you do this?'

He put his phone back down, in the progress, he saw what time it was.'

'I need to get to work, girls,' my boss is pretty flexible, but he still expects me to show up before noon at the latest.'

On the way to his car, he saw yet another text.

'Have you talked to Mia?' Steph wanted to know.

Owen did not manage to keep his focus for more than a few seconds at work. His mind kept wondering to Mia. He could not fuck this up. This wasn't just about sex to him. He wanted to be with her, but as the day went on, he started worrying more and more about the possibility that he may be the rebound.

When he finally got back to his own couch, his plans of a lazy night to wind down were thwarted by a barrage of text messages from multiple sources.

He took the initiative and texted Mia first.

'I wish I was with you'

'Me too. You could come over'

'Sarah deserves a rest, we shouldn't rush this either. I'm serious about this.'

'Aww. Me too.'

Sarah's profile picture popped up.

'dude, this is all very exciting, but I feel like I need to say a few things'

'shoot'

'Mia just came out of years lacking intimacy. You gotta make sure it doesn't go too far the other way.'

'I know'

'do you? She's not a wild girl. Today wasn't her'

Dan's portrait moved to the top of his texting app.

'was this you?'

'wdym?'

'Mia. Did she break up because of something you did?'

'I think it was a long time coming'

'You're dodging my question'

'we're friends'

'sure thing, buddy boy'

Mia again.

'last night was the best sex I ever had. Not that there's much to compare to'

'best sex so far 😉'

'you bet. But when?'

'we have all the time in the world'

Sarah claimed top spot in the inbox again.

'This girl literally can't shut the fuck up about you. I'm just trying to watch Netflix here. Don't fuck this up.'

Owen kept juggling the three conversations until Emma sent in invite in the group chat.

'We need to celebrate Mimi and me becoming roomies. Sunday, my place. Potluck and jacuzzi?'

Hearts and thumbs up's appeared on the message instantly.

'I'm claiming dessert,' said Steph.

Mia replied, 'Haha. Roomies. I'll be there, obv'

'I'm jealous,' Sarah chimed in, 'Wish I had a spare room, haha.

Dan was already thinking logistics.

'@sarah can we carpool?'

'sure'

It was time for Dan to jump in.

'I'll be there!'

Owen and Mia decided not to go too heavy on the texting. They'd see each other Sunday. The rule was generally respected with the exception of one short conversation.

'Mia sent a photo.'

Owen hadn't often clicked a notification this quickly.

There were two selfies in the message. Both were Mia in a bikini in a fitting room.

The first one was red and tiny. He would have killed for a pic like this a week ago. He still would. She looked godly.

The second one was black and a push up. He couldn't believe they had had sex.

'Shopping for Sunday. Which one do you prefer?'

'you look incredible in both. I can't decide'

'you slimeball. You must have a preference'

'I'd need to see the back too before I can decide'

'nice try, goblin'

'I like the red one.'

'great. You can review the back Sunday :p '

The get together was cosy. Mia explained to the friend group how she finally saw the light concerning Zack, omitting the adventure with Owen completely. Dan looked over at him during the whole explanation multiple times, trying to spot any reactions.

Mia also surprised everyone by telling the group Zack had agreed to leave her alone. Steph didn't believe this, but Mia produced the DM's to prove it.

After dinner, Emma suggested moving to the jacuzzi on the balcony. Her boyfriend seemed relieved as this freed him up to play on his Xbox in peace.

Dan and Owen were the first in the water as changing into their trunks didn't take long at all. The women came out one by one. First to appear was Mia, who promptly took the seat next to Owen. Had she hurried to be able to claim this spot? She looked even better in the bikini in real life than she had in the picture. The back view was glorious. Owen realised this was the first time he could ogle her without feeling awkward. Hell, she wanted him to do exactly that.

The rest of the girls arrived with Emma closing rank, carrying some beers over.

'We'll need these.'

The group discussed some gossip concerning mutual acquaintances, obviously steering away from Mia's situation. Owen couldn't really follow along. Before long, he had his hand on the small of Mia's back, under the water. Just touching her skin felt so good.

As they both nodded, gasped and laughed along, Mia put her hand on his crotch concealed by the bubbles. He had to keep her in check. He wasn't just a rebound to fuck. He was her next boyfriend.

Making the decision to try and take her hand away took a few seconds.

The decision to let her continue because getting massaged by her just felt too good took only a fraction of that time.

When Steph was talking about her girlfriend's new job, Mia moved her fingers under his waistband.

He was already hard as a rock. She grabbed him.

'Yeah, I've been there before,' Mia said in response to something Steph has said, as if she wasn't jerking him off right now. He couldn't believe this girl.

Emma got up to get more beers. In the process, Owen couldn't ignore her dripping wet body as she got out. He could swear he felt Mia grip him tighter for the duration Emma's body was in full view.

He couldn't think anymore. All his processing power was going towards not showing what was happening.

Owen returned the favour and slipped a hand down Mia's bikini bottom. She let him. They managed to reach a synchronized pace.

It became harder and harder to participate in the conversations about nothing.

Suddenly, the bubble jets stopped.

'Ah shit, the timer,' Emma groaned.

'We can do without for a bit,' Steph suggested, 'It's probably not very good for your skin.'

Touching became too risky, and Owen had to actively stop himself from reaching out again.

The conversation moved to Owen's professional life. He had discussed feeling like he deserved a promotion multiple times with this group, yet he had chickened out every time.

'Dude, you noped out again?' Dan asked. 'That's some small dick energy right there.'

Sarah snorted.

'Hah! Don't think that's the issue,' she mumbled.

Everyone stared at her.

Emma asked the question on everyone's mind.

'What the fuck are you talking about?'

'Oops, I had a few too many...'

Dan rolled his eyes.

'Guess I'm driving.'

Steph looked at Owen and then at Sarah.

'How would you even know...'

'I saw it.'

Owen's eyes shot lightning at Sarah, hoping she'd shut up.

'Did you guys hook up?'

'No!' they said simultaneously.

The conversation flowed further, leaving things unaddressed.

The rest of the evening passed without incident. Everyone got dressed again, with Emma and Mia in pyjamas as they were already home.

Owen walked down the stairs and saw Mia had texted him again.

'Don't go.'

She immediately sent a second message.

'I need to get fucked.'

Followed by a picture of her in the red bikini, pulling her top to the side, revealing one breast.'

'I'm so fucking horny.'

'What's the plan?'

'I'll sneak out as soon as Emma and Kyle are in bed. Won't be long.'

'In my car?'

'😉'

It indeed did not take long.

Owen's Honda was parked behind Emma's building. There wouldn't be anyone here, not at this time.

He'd never done anything like this.

Mia came out the backdoor in her nightwear. She looked cute as hell. Her eyes widened as soon as she saw Owen. She almost came running.

Owen crawled into the back and Mia opened the door.

'I've been waiting for this.'

They hugged and kissed.

'I want you to eat me out again. Felt so good last time.'

She was already wriggling out of her pants. No underwear.

'Are you in a hurry?' Owen joked.

'You were fingering me, mister. You better finish your work.'

She was right. He leaned in and gave her what she wanted.

'Oh yes.'

She massaged his scalp as he kissed and licked.

He found her clit again and stimulated it with consistent movements. She moaned. He was doing well.

Owen decided to slowly tease her wet hole with a finger as well. He wasn't stopped.

The finger went in her. A loud moan of approval followed.

'Keep going.'

He obeyed. Keeping his tongue's rhythm steady but going faster and deeper with his finger, even adding a second one.

Mia came beneath him. Again.

She started licking his already full mast dick.

'I'm not the only one who thinks it's big,' she commented in between laps.

Owen just enjoyed what was happening as she took him inside her as deep as she could.

'It was clearly on her mind. Can't blame her.'

She kept going. Owen had to push away the image of Sarah sucking him off.

'I wanna be in you,' he groaned.

'Ugh. Finally.'

They found a position they were both comfortable in, facing each other. Mia had gotten rid of her top in the meantime.

'Fuck me.'

He penetrated her. He knew better than to withhold at this point. She was incredibly wet, once again.

'You're gorgeous,' Owen said while pumping his dick in her.

It was hard to make out as Mia was in the middle of getting fucked, but it looked like she was blushing.

'More... gorgeous... than... Emma?' she managed to get out in between thrusts.

Owen didn't know how to respond.

Mia laughed and looked straight at him.

'I... saw... you... look.'

Owen was so deep inside of her. Her teasing made him almost lose it.

'You're more beautiful than anyone.'

'Slimeball.'

Mia started moving her hips along with Owen's thrusts.

'I want it in my mouth,' she said. 'Warn me.'

It didn't take long.

Owen pulled out, prompting Mia to take his shaft and his load in her mouth. She swallowed it and licked his dick clean.

'Gotta keep the car free of stains.'

They lay in silence on the backseat for God knows how long, skin to skin, breathing heavily.

Owen was thinking. Boyfriend, not rebound.

'Hey, Mia. Do you wanna go out on a date, maybe?'

She kissed his forehead.

'Awh. Yes. That's so cute. What did you have in mind?'

'I dunno. Dinner? A movie? Just first date stuff.'

'I'd love that, Owen.'

They remained there for a little while longer before Mia put her pyjamas back on and went back inside.

Fifteen minutes later he was home. He let Mia know.

'Home safely.'

'Thanks for letting me know. Goodnight, goblin.'

'Goodnight, gremlin.'