Mistletoe Mistress

Author's Note: I make no apologies for the AOL text language. Learn it or perish! <3 ;) Thank you once more, readers, for your patience! I'm writing several possibilities for the next chapter and you'll see why. ;) Enjoy!

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Returning home to an empty house was depressing. I've spent months this way with my parents taking short weekend vacations or long holidays to visit the places they wanted to go. Only now did it feel incredibly lonely. I had love and that should have been enough for me, but it was delicate. Secretive. I couldn't just ask David to come over on a whim. He couldn't leave Anna right now.

Despite that, I wanted him to. I wanted him to walk away from Anna and be with me. I wanted her to know that he was with me. I couldn't wait for the day that he would be coming home to me, and that there's nothing she could do to stop it.

It had only been a few hours since David went back to his house and I was already hitting the bottle of Boone's Farm. I needed to numb the loneliness. I needed a distraction. I walked upstairs with the bottle in one hand, and my full glass in another. The ice clinked when I set my glass to the desk and I took a seat in front of my brand new computer.

I turned on the radio to some R&B and opened AOL. Connecting took a few minutes, with the static connection that sounded the same every time. I browsed chatrooms online for Chicago, and opened up my friends list. I noticed that Allison's name was online and my heart jumped. I clicked on her name and opened an instant message tab.

Mad1s0n:Hey!

Stacey was on, as was Steve, and a couple of other people that I met through online chatrooms, but hadn't extensively spoken to. They wanted pictures and I didn't have a reliable way to get my picture on my computer. The instant message chimes blinged as Allison responded.

AllEKat:Hey! I am so boorrrrreeeddddd.

I grinned and typed back.

Mad1s0n:Me too. I wish we were still partying tomorrow night.

Another IM popped up from Stacey.

StaySee69:Hey. Are you doing anything for tomorrow night? I know that Ally won't be there, but can we try and hang out with whoever's around?

I pressed my lips together in a hard line. Stacey coming over would be a drag if she didn't have anyone to pay attention to her.

Mad1s0n:No, but thanks for the offer, Stace. Just gonna chill out at home by myself.

I clicked over to Ally's instant message.

AllEKat:Me tooooo :(

I picked up my drink and took a long swig. I was already starting to feel it in my head and the lack of company was less bothersome.

I entered the Chicago chat, but after a few minutes of rapid scrolling from people wanting to know who was going to be home or going out on New Year's eve, I closed the chat. I opened up the games tab and decided to play some rounds of Slingo.

AllEKat:Steve is not happy. :(

I felt bad for Ally, I really did. She and Steve had been planning to spend some time together at my house and now they couldn't even spend time between the holidays. For them, being apart for a week might as well have been a year.

Another IM popped up while I was clicking on the spin button for the round of Slingo.

Ne0Steve:Guess the party's canceled. :(

I nodded at Steve's IM.

Mad1s0n:Yeah. I'm sorry we're all not doing anything together for the new year.

Ne0Steve:Well..

Ne0Steve:Actually..

My posture perked up and I tilted my head to the side.

Mad1s0n:Actually...? What's up?

Ne0Steve:I wanted to see if you wanted to hang out. No sense in both of us being alone for New Year's.

I read his offer three times. I couldn't believe that Steve wanted to hang out. Immediately, I answered.

Mad1s0n:Is Ally alright with us hanging out?

He answered pretty quickly.

Ne0Steve:I don't think so.

I drew in a breath and let out a disappointed sigh.

Ne0Steve:But she wouldn't have to know. ;)

I bit my lip. Steve coming over without Allison being aware? It was tempting. So incredibly tempting to just invite over Steve and have him stay for the night. I could read between the lines.

Ne0Steve:You there?

Mad1s0n:Yeah, I'm here.

Ne0Steve:Ok.

Mad1s0n:What did you have in mind if you came over?

Ne0Steve:I dunno. Just thought we could watch the ball drop together. Would that be alright?

The chimes of IMs were going off one after another while I was focused on Steve's IM. I clicked over to Allison's IMs first.

AllEKat:Okay, I think Steve really is mad at me. He's not answering me. :(

AllEKat:Are you there?

AllEKat:Madison?

Mad1s0n:Sorry. Playing Slingo. Do you want me to message him and see if he's AFK?

I clicked over to Stacey's IM.

StaySee69:Do you know if anyone else has plans tomorrow night?

My God. It was so exhausting that Stacey was like this. She was taking a break from Andy, and of course she just needed everyone to tell her what was going on. What the hell, Stacey?

Mad1s0n:I don't know about anyone else's plans. Steve just messaged me all bummed out about the party being canceled. So I don't know.

I clicked back to Ally.

AllEKat:It's okay, he answered me back.

AllEKat:He's not mad at me, just misses me. <3

I grinned, and answered her.

Mad1s0n:Of course he does. You're awesome.

I then clicked over to Steve's IM.

Ne0Steve:It's alright if you don't want to hang out. I don't want to make it awkward for you.

I didn't want to make a decision that I'd regret. If I invited over Steve, I couldn't predict just how lonely I would be, and I was already involved with one person directly connected to my best friend. I couldn't imagine how unforgiven I'd be if I let her boyfriend come over and she found out about him. It was already too big of a risk just being involved with her father.

Mad1s0n:It's not awkward. It just wouldn't be the same without everyone here.

Ne0Steve:I know. It would just be the two of us. :P

Mad1s0n:What if Ally called you during the ball drop and you weren't home?

Ne0Steve:My brother would tell her that I'm asleep. ;)

Yikes! His brother would cover for him. I pulled in a breath and let out a sigh. I'd rather be alone than break my best friend's heart by messing around with her boyfriend. It would probably hurt her enough that Steve was being flirty with me in my messages.

Mad1s0n:Has your brother covered for you before?

As in, have you been cheating on Ally all this time?

Ne0Steve:Nope.

No. So why am I so special?

Mad1s0n:Would we kiss at midnight?

I picked up my glass and took a drink. Why would I ask that? This was my best friend's boyfriend.

Ne0Steve:Maybe. :)

Ne0Steve:Maybe a little more than kissing. :P

I grinned and felt my stomach flutter. My heart was pounding out of my chest at his open flirting in my messages.

Mad1s0n:Oh my! :-o

Ne0Steve:;)

Ne0Steve:8=====D({l})

Ne0Steve:8=====})

Oh. My. God.

Ne0Steve:8=})

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Mad1s0n::-o STEVE!

I was smiling, blushing, and giggling. I couldn't stop giggling between each IM he was sending to me. My god, how lewd! It was so hot, because I've never seen him this flirty before. He's never been this way with anyone except Ally.

Ne0Steve:Screaming my name already, huh? ;)

Mad1s0n:OMG, Steve! Stooop! LOL

Ne0Steve:LOL Ok, ok! ;)

Ne0Steve:So should I come over around 10 tomorrow night? :P <3 <3

The temptation was rattling around in my brain all the way to my groin. I was so sore from everything I did yesterday. Two men in the span of 24 hours, and I don't think I wanted to add to my body count. I took a deep breath and ignored the horny demon sitting on my shoulder.

Mad1s0n:I'm flattered, Steve, but I don't want to do anything to hurt Ally. I won't say anything to her about this.

Ne0Steve:Awww. Alright.

Ne0Steve:If you change your mind, just call me. ;)

Ne0Steve:I'm just a call away. ;)

Ne0Steve:8====})

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Oh my God, Steve was not letting up. What a horndog!

Mad1s0n:I will let you know if I change my mind! Horndog. ;-)

I picked up my glass of Boones Farm and drank it down. Even with the ice, the flavor and the alcohol wasn't watered down. I swallowed deep and let out a sigh of relief. I clicked over to Ally's instant message again.

AllEKat:OMG Steve is acting suuuper horny right nooowwww!

AllEKat:He won't stop messaging me 8=====D LOL

AllEKat:When did I get such a horndog boyfriend?

AllEKat:Okay fine! I know Slingo is more fun than talking to me. :-P

I smirked and answered her back.

Mad1s0n:It is. ;-)

AllEKat::-o BITCH!

Mad1s0n:LOL <3 U know I love you!

AllEKat:You better! >:-( <3

I could hear IMs, but didn't know whose it was. I pulled up Stacey's messages.

StaySee69:Ally is really lucky...

StaySee69:Steve's just staying home tomorrow night :

StaySee69:Was hoping to hang out with anyone tomorrow.

StaySee69:I don't wanna be alone for New Year's.

I answered her back.

Mad1s0n:Your parents aren't home?

StaySee69:They are. Not the same thing. :(

I shook my head and sighed. I didn't wanna deal with Stacey.

Mad1s0n:I don't want to have a party without my best friend. I gotta go take a shower, brb.

I clicked over to Steve.

Ne0Steve:What can I say? ;)

Ne0Steve:What are you wearing right now?

I exhaled and typed back.

Mad1s0n:Nothing. ;) I'm gonna take a shower. BRB

Ne0Steve::o

I clicked over to Ally's IMs.

AllEKat:GTG. Family dinner time. :-(

AllEKat:<3 I'll message you later. Slingo slut. ;-)

Mad1s0n:Enjoy dinner. Say hello to your parents for me! Taking a shower. <3

I left AOL open since we weren't paying by the hour anymore and heard the messages chiming in.

The shower was uplifting. Between the booze and the steam, my mind was running away from my dignity and moral sense. Steve's request to come over was still picking at the back of my brain and I started to wonder if he had ever cheated on Ally before. Am I the first one he's flirted with? It was a dangerous risk for him to go for Allison's best friend, but I was keeping his advancements a secret from her.

I was also keeping my affair with her father from her, too. God, when did I become so morally corrupt? At least I was finding love in all of this. What kind of a girlfriend would I be if I couldn't be away from David for one day? I was such a pathetic mess right now. I needed more distraction.

Stepping out of the shower, I put on my robe and dried my hair. I was brushing through it in the mirror when I noticed a little red mark on my neck from David. I smiled and leaned into the mirror to really look at it. It wasn't very big, just enough that it would probably be gone in a day or two. If not, it was easy to cover with make-up.

When I returned to my desk, the maze screensaver was running and I wiggled my mouse to wake up the computer. There were four IMs up on my AOL program and all of them had responses. I clicked on Stacey's just to get the most boring out of the way.

StaySee69:Whatever. You don't have to do everything with your best friend.

StaySee69:I thought we were better friends than this.

StaySee69:...

StaySee69:Can I just come over by myself tomorrow night? I really don't wanna be alone!

StaySee69:Wow, can't even be bothered to respond. Whatever. Good night.

StaySee69::

I rolled my eyes and closed her IM. I wasn't interested in being baited into her bullshit. I hated how she made people feel guilty to get what she wanted. I opened up Ally's IM.

AllEKat:OMG, WTF is wrong with Stacey?

AllEKat:She's like throwing a guilt trip on me, as if I had any control over my parents making plans!

AllEKat:I'm about to tell her to fuck off.

AllEKat:Sorry, I know you're showering, but I'm getting tired of this bitch.

I took a moment to respond to her.

Mad1s0n:Yeah, I know. She's being a bitch to me, too. Trying to guilt trip me into letting her over tomorrow night.

I noticed a new IM.

NESGuy72:Hey. Saw you in the chat earlier. A/S/L?

A random guy from the Chicago chat? My lips pursed and my brows perked at starting a conversation.

Mad1s0n:Hello. 18/f/Schaumburg

I never let anyone know where I really live. I had an aunt that lived there and it was easy to just use the general location of her place to let strangers know where I'm at. Once I sent that info, I pulled in a deep breath and crossed myself before clicking on Steve's IM.

Ne0Steve:I'm coming over. :P

Ne0Steve:Taking a long shower, huh? ;)

Ne0Steve:I may just come over tomorrow night anyway. We can watch The Matrix.

I snorted softly and shook my head.

Mad1s0n:You're obsessed with that movie, Steve. I still don't really understand it.

I clicked over to the new guy, hearing him respond.

NESGuy72:Nice, I live in Schaumburg, too! :) 28/m

Oh my.

Mad1s0n:Cool. Do you have plans for NYE?

I returned to Steve's IM.

Ne0Steve:The entire world surrounding Neo is a computer simulation called the Matrix that is powered by humans that are grown. Morpheus unplugs people from the Matrix. That's what the movie's about. There's going to be a sequel. :)

I ran my fingers through my hair while reading Steve's explanation.

Mad1s0n:So, why was Neo The One? Was he picked by Morpheus, or was he programmed that way?

I felt like I was opening up a wormhole with this conversation.

Ne0Steve:Neo is kinda like Jesus. He wasn't chosen, per se. He can see the world as it is, or choose to see how the program runs by looking at everyone's code. That green stuff. I am hoping the sequel goes into further explanation.

I kind of understand it now, but I had questions about the movie.

Mad1s0n:So, Neo didn't know his whole life that he was The One, and neither did the computers? How do the computers that created him not know he's The One? Wouldn't that be in his programming? Why didn't the Smith guy know he was The One?

I let Steve marinate on those questions while I clicked over to that NESGuy.

NESGuy72:I was invited to some parties, but nothing really huge. How about you? Any plans? Maybe we can meet up?

The invitation was tempting, but again, what kind of person would I be if I couldn't be alone when I had a relationship with someone?

Mad1s0n:Spending some time with a guy I'm seeing. Nothing serious, though. We just fool around a little bit.

I clicked back over to Steve.

Ne0Steve:I never thought about it that way. If everything was programmed, then some computer system should have known he was Neo upon creation. Other than the Oracle. PLOT HOLE! >.<

Mad1s0n:Well, maybe the next movie will explain more.

I got up from the computer and went to my vanity. I picked up my brush and started detangling in the mirror. I noticed a light come on from the corner of my right eye and glanced at my bedroom window. Looking out at the back of the house, Mr. Larson turned on his bedroom light. I bit my lip remembering yesterday morning.

"Anytime you need this dick, you just call me."

My groin muscles squeezed at the thought of Mr. Larson's huge cock. I turned on the lamp that was sitting on my vanity dresser and waited to see if he was still in his bedroom. A few moments went by and I noticed that his curtain was moved out of the way. The light from his bedroom shined behind his figure standing in the left window.

He looked exactly like I pictured him at times. A shadowy manifestation of a dark, sexual predator. God knows how long he had been fantasizing about me. The girl next door. The porn he watched. It was so perverted that it wound up being so hot to me. He stripped me down and watched me clean his house. He took me upstairs, locked me in his room and had his way with me like a brood mare.

I walked over in front of my window and opened my curtains up, breathless and trying to hold onto the ground while my arousal was getting away from me. He had a clear view of me and my bed as the bay window was about seven feet in length and stopped just below my knees. I could feel my heart pound from behind my terry cloth white robe. The radio station of R&B music was tempting me into seducing Mr. Larson.

Instead, I just waved at him, and waited for him to wave back, which he did. Returning to my desk to gain some sort of control over myself, I calmed my need. It hadn't been six hours since David dropped me off and I was acting like I was in a sex drought. I closed Ally's IM, since she wasn't messaging me anymore.

I clicked over to NESGuy first.

NESGuy72:Cool. I'm not looking for anything serious, just got out of a relationship.

NESGuy72:What do you look like?

Wasn't any harm in telling him.

Mad1s0n:I'm short, 5'5", long brown hair, blue eyes. Curvy, but not fat.

NESGuy72:Big tits or small tits?

He was quick to respond. I smiled, still riding my fervor that wouldn't settle down between my naked thighs.

Mad1s0n:Oh, definitely big tits. Much more than a handful. ;)

NESGuy72:You sound hot. :P Do you wanna meet up this weekend?

I could make plans for Sunday. I wasn't going to be seeing anyone then, and if my holiday was undisturbed, I was probably going to appreciate the company.

Mad1s0n:What would we do?

I clicked over to Steve.

Ne0Steve:We could watch it together tomorrow night before the ball drops.

Ne0Steve:"And we can do it doggy style so we can both watch X-Files." :P

Ne0Steve:Thinking about saying yes? <3 :P

Ne0Steve:Or are you laying naked on your bed waiting for me to just come over? ;)

I shook my head at Steve. I've never seen him act this way before.

Mad1s0n:Is this really Steve? I've never seen this side of you. Why the sudden flirting?

I clicked away from his IM for a moment.

NESGuy72:I could pick you up. Then we can hang out at my place and chill. Get to know one another. Watch some movies. Does that sound good?

NESGuy72:Am I correct in assuming that your name is Madison?

Mad1s0n:Yeah, my name's Madison. What's yours?

NESGuy72:Quinton. Call me Quinn.

Mad1s0n:What day would we meet up?

I clicked back over to Steve, hearing a chime.

Ne0Steve:Am I making you uncomfortable?

No, you're making me horny, Steve.

Mad1s0n:No, but I'm just curious. Why the sudden interest in me?

Ne0Steve:Why not? ;)

Because you'd be guy number three that I'm thinking about fucking in a single week!

Mad1s0n:Because you're dating my best friend. This would hurt her.

Ne0Steve:Only if she found out. Is that the only reason why you're saying no to me coming over?

I pressed my lips together and sighed.

Mad1s0n:I think that's the only reason I need to say no.

I felt like I was letting down Steve by rejecting him, but he was playing with fire. I clicked over to Quinn, 28, from Schaumburg.

NESGuy72:I'm free on Sunday. I could pick you up early. Where in Schaumburg do you live?