The Side Project

Chapter 20: Kyle

Chapter 20: Kyle

Big Girl Panties

Big Girl Panties

Author's Note: This wraps up what I consider the second major plot arc of TSP - Ky and Lexi sorting out their relationship. We'll revisit their less than rock solid foundation down the road, but for now it's resolved. Chapter 21 will follow tomorrowish (for those of you who haven't published before there are some vagaries to how quickly stories get approved) - it's a short transition chapter about how the Reed crew feels in the aftermath of their night of debauchery. From there we'll launch into the next phase of The Side Project.

Thank you, as always, for taking time to vote and comment. It's very helpful to us to hear how our somewhat different approach is landing.

When I woke up Thursday morning Lexi was still wrapped in my arms. That was pretty rare. We typically fell asleep cuddled together but moved around in our sleep and ended up only partially entangled when we woke up. Rose had rolled over on her back at some point in the night, but was still snoring softly next to us.

Lexi must have already been awake and noticed the change in my breathing. She squeezed my arm lightly to let me know she was up.

"Ready to get up?" I whispered into Lexi's ear.

"Hold me for a few more minutes?" Lexi requested. I gave her a small squeeze to tell her that was fine and she sighed happily.

She started squirming after about five minutes, which I assumed was her signal she was ready to get moving. I carefully got out of bed, trying to avoid waking Rose. Lexi did likewise. It was a little after 9 AM. Late, but not terribly so, and we'd had a big day yesterday.

"How you feeling this morning?" I asked Lexi as we tiptoed to the bathroom to brush our teeth. There were quite a few ways she could answer that question.

"Eh ok, little hungover, glad we drank lots of water yesterday, could be a lot worse. Nothing a big breakfast won't cure," Lexi said.

"Let's go out and get something ridiculous for breakfast," I suggested, thinking we could catch up in depth later.

"I'm in, we can get something for Rose too," Lexi said.

"Really the whole house, I imagine the other four are going to be in rough shape this morning with how hard they went last night. Although they might still be up," I noted. Reed had been known to go all night on occasion when coke was involved.

"Ha, we can be the heroes, sounds good."

We got dressed quietly in casual clothes, taking care not to wake Rose, who was still asleep. We had gotten her number the previous evening and Lexi texted her where we were going so she wouldn't wake up and think we'd abandoned her.

The downstairs was quiet, but looked about like what you would expect after a night of wild partying. The coke was gone aside from a little residue on the counter. I could see at least two empty bottles of Champagne and a half full one of wine had been left on the kitchen island.

"Looks like their evening was fun too," Lexi observed.

"Yeah, hair of the dog?" I offered Lexi, gesturing towards the half full bottle. I was mostly joking, but to my surprise Lexi grabbed the bottle.

"Fuck it, we're on vacation, right?" she said and drank directly from the bottle. We took a few minutes to figure out where to get breakfast while Lexi sipped at the wine.

We settled on a taco joint that supposedly had awesome breakfast burritos and tacos according to reviews.

"Mmm before we get breakfast we should hit Target. All the other girls don't have a change of clothes, we can grab them some clothes so they don't have to make the walk of shame in what they wore last night," Lexi suggested.

"Great call, we never want to risk a repeat of the sequins incident," I noted.

Lexi laughed. Early in our friendship she had ended up at my place after a themed party and her only options to wear home the next morning were a flashy sequined cocktail dress or one of my oversized t-shirts. After that we started keeping at least one change of casual clothes at each other's places.

I grabbed the keys for the rental car from where we had left them on the hook by the front door. Lexi surprised me by rummaging through the cabinets until she found a travel mug, and poured the rest of the wine into it.

"That's a very Reed-style move," I commented as we walked to the car.

"Eh, I'm celebrating," Lexi said. "Oh speaking of Reed, we should text him where we are before he wakes up and gets $100 worth of fast food delivered."

"Oh yeah, great point," I said, and got in the driver's seat. Lexi shot a text to Reed, then gave me the directions to the nearest store.

"So, last night...happened," I said carefully after a few minutes, bringing up the topic that had been on my mind all morning.

"Yeah, why do you think I'm celebrating?" Lexi asked.

"I mean it was pretty amazing," I said.

"It was, but that's not reason for celebration by itself. The reason is that now you know my big secret," Lexi said.

"That you're bi?" I asked.

"Yup."

"I mean cool, I guess. I obviously don't mind, I think my actions speak for themselves on that front, I just don't get why you would think you needed to hide that from me," I said. All the pieces about Lexi being interested in women had snapped into place last night, but her motive for hiding that from me was a mystery.

"You know, it's a fair point, and something I knew you would ask about. I've been thinking about how to explain myself since I woke up. I guess I'll just try to be honest - it kind of happened by accident. When we first started hooking up it didn't seem super serious. And then we started spending more and more time together and suddenly we were sort of serious and it felt awkward I had not told you about this huge side of me," Lexi explained.

"I guess that makes sense, I hope you know I would never have judged you," I said.

"Oh it was never really about you, I knew you wouldn't care. I just couldn't figure out how to say 'hey by the way I actually pretty much only hook up with other girls, not guys.' Then last weekend happened and you trustedMEwith something huge and I knew I had to put on my big girl panties and let you know, especially if we were talking about moving together. Then last night happened, and I figured show is better than tell in some ways."

"Hell of a lot more fun too," I said, grinning as I remembered some of the hot moments from the previous evening.

"Yeah, didn't mind that part at all." Lexi was grinning when I glanced at her.

"So really, no other guys?" I asked.

"Nope, I guess full confession time since we're already here. I have limited experience with guys. You're the first I've really enjoyed in the bedroom. I actually hadn't been with a guy for like three years when I met you, but we just had such an easy friendship when we met and so much in common. When you asked me home that first night I figured maybe I'd changed and would like a guy more this time around. And, I mean you were there, it was fantastic. Turns out in addition to having a lot in common we had outrageous sexual chemistry."

"And the rest is history," I said, somewhat amazed at all this.

"Yep, exactly. I did try hooking up with another guy about a year ago. Hated it. I think for whatever reason you just have the right mix for me, but mostly I bat for the other team."

"Huh, I'm honored I guess. I suppose I should not have assumed it was other guys," I said.

"Eh, it was a logical assumption I was straight considering I was having sex with a guy - you - all the time." Lexi scoffed a little.

"Ha, fair point. So is this why you kind of always shied away dating officially or acting too much like a couple?"

"Yes, exactly. I liked what we had but I was a little too scared to be cut off from women if we were exclusive."

"I mean we could have discussed that, but what we had, or have I guess, works. It's functionally an open relationship even if that's not what we call it," I pointed out.

"Yeah, you're right. Maybe it wasn't the most emotionally mature decision, but I was happy with the status quo, and you seemed happy too. I knew we would have to have this talk at some point. Did I plan to do it driving to a Target in Nashville while sipping wine on a Thursday morning? No, but hey life can be weird," Lexi said, chuckling.

"Pfft, you can say that again."

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Lexi grabbed my hand as we walked into the store. That was a surprise. Lexi was not a hand holder. We never did it unless we were trying to stay connected in a crowd. I looked at her, eyebrow cocked with surprise.

"Well now you know why I was weird about commitment. Since you're cool with it, maybe test driving some couple-type stuff could be fun. See how we like it. Not like anyone knows us," Lexi said.

"Early feedback: I think I like it," I said.

"Sweet. I think I do too. Honestly there were a lot of times, especially in the past year, where I felt like I was fighting against my instincts when it came to stuff like this," Lexi admitted.

"I did wonder sometimes, especially as we started sleeping over more and more, what the deal was. But like you said, what we had worked, so I was fine with it."

"Sorry, we really should have had that conversation at least a year ago," Lexi said.

"Should we have? Probably. Does it change anything? Not really. I'm not mad about it. Maybe a little disappointed, but I get your logic. Let's not belabor it and move forward, see how we like our new dynamic," I said.

Lexi squeezed my hand to let me know she agreed with that plan. There was a small part of me that wanted to be upset she had withheld her orientation from me for so long, but I asked myself what I really had to complain about, and the answer was, basically nothing. Most importantly, I understood why she had made her choices. So not punishing her for something that ultimately was harmless seemed like the correct decision.

I grabbed a cart and we made our way to the clothing department. The first order of business was to find a hoodie for me, since I had forgotten to pack one. That done we proceeded to the women's side of the department.

Lexi led us to a display of cotton lounge pants and picked out pairs for the other girls.

"I like this style because they're super comfy, but the way they fall will also make their butts look great," Lexi explained, then giggled. "This is the side of Lexi brain you haven't seen so far, welcome."

"I like it. I, too, enjoy attractive women," I said with a small chuckle.

Next up were tops. Lexi was hemming and hawing between t-shirts and sweatshirts.

"Just get both for each of them," I told her. "Remember, rich."

"Right, I keep forgetting that," Lexi shook her head slightly and began tossing garments into the cart.

"Ok, next up underwear," Lexi said.

"Seriously?"

"Yeah, nothing grosser than having to put yesterday's panties back on the next morning," Lexi informed me. I supposed that made sense and pushed the cart as Lexi led the way to the displays of women's underwear.

"Oh my gosh," Lexi said and held up a white pair of bikini panties with prints of little roses on them.

"That's hilarious, sold!" I said. Lexi tossed them, along with pairs for the other ladies, into our cart.

"I guess we should just get toothbrushes while we're here, right?" I asked.

"Might as well, it's like they're moving in for the rest of the trip," Lexi scoffed.

"Would you be mad about that?" I asked.

"You know, I guess I wouldn't, they're fun."

I elbowed Lexi as we walked towards the checkout and nodded at an end cap display with bottles of Menage a Trois wine.

"Get a bottle for Reed?" Lexi asked.

"My thoughts exactly, my fellow shit stirrer," I said.

At the self-checkout I scanned and Lexi bagged, putting the items for each woman in a separate bag.

"Like a nice little, 'thanks for going home with us' care package," I commented, wryly.

"Ha, well it's the same concept as you always wanting to make sure the girl is pleasured - cared for customers are repeat customers," Lexi said. It was a surprisingly insightful observation.

Nothing we purchased was very heavy, so it was easy to free up an arm for Lexi, who happily linked her arm through mine for the walk back to the car.

"Is it weird I liked shopping with you?" Lexi asked once we were back in the car.

"Kind of, shopping sucks," I told her.

"Hmmm, maybe it's not as bad when you're with someone you like," Lexi observed. She had a point. The nature of our relationship up to that point meant that we sometimes grocery shopped together, but everything else we pretty much did on our own. This little shopping trip had felt oddly domestic and I sort of liked it. That we had been shopping for four women who had gone home with us last night, one of whom we'd had sex with did put an odd spin on it though.

Our next stop was the taco shop we'd identified. We ordered coffee and a variety of breakfast burritos and tacos, figuring we could let people pick what they preferred and leftovers could be saved for the following day.

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We carried our bounty into the rental when we got back. We found Rose in the kitchen trying to tidy things up a little.

"Hey, good morning, you don't have to do that though," Lexi said. "Let the partiers clean up their mess."

"Well you were doing something nice, I thought I should too," Rose said. She was dressed in the clothes we had loaned her the night before.

"Awww that's sweet," Lexi said. "Coffee?"

Rose nodded eagerly and I plonked the large cardboard container on the island. While Lexi dug cups that had been provided out of the bag and handed one to Rose, who began pouring. I pulled the various food options out for people to pick from.

"No word from the other side yet?" I asked. It was slightly after 10 AM.

"Nope, but is that really surprising?" Rose asked rhetorically.

"Considering they were last seen making lines after midnight? No it's not. Guess that means you get your pick of the food then," I said.

"Awesome, this was such a good idea after a big night." Rose picked a huevos rancheros burrito. Lexi and I decided to split two, as was our custom - one chorizo and one bacon.

The three of us settled in and began eating. It was delicious and hearty - exactly what we needed after the late night and copious amounts of booze.

"Mmmmf, that was good. I think I could go back to bed now though," Lexi said once we were done.

"I mean, why not? Not like we have anything we have to do, it's vacation," I pointed out.

Lexi shrugged. "Good point, let's go lay down for a bit. You coming?" she asked Rose.

Rose gave a shy nod, glad to be included. We did a quick clean up, then trooped upstairs back to our bedroom.

"I do have one condition," Lexi said. "I want my shorts back."

"And I want my shirt back," I said to Rose, trying to keep a straight face. She made eye contact with me and I couldn't help but smile.

She returned the smile and stripped off the borrowed clothes. She had not bothered with underwear. "Still like what you see in the sober light of day?" Rose asked with just a hint of shyness as gazed at her naked body.

"Hell yes!" Lexi and I replied in unison and began taking off our own clothes. It surprised me how natural it all felt considering how much trepidation there was the previous evening.

"Your turn to be in the middle today," Lexi said, nudging Rose toward me once we were all naked in bed. Rose rolled into my arms so I could spoon her. It was nice. Different from Lexi's lithe little frame, but nice. Lexi tentatively laid on her side on the other side of Rose, and the taller woman wrapped her arms around her to pull her in close so the three of us were cuddled together.I drifted off to sleep after a few minutes.

I woke to some slight wrestling next to me on the bed. Lexi had rolled over and was making out with Rose. My dick got hard as I watched the two attractive women kiss, which I'm sure Rose felt against her ass. Once the kiss ended she rolled onto her back and the pair looked at me.

"I guess nap time is over then?" I queried.

"Unless you're sleepy, I think it's play time now," Lexi said. She reached around Rose with one hand and grabbed my hardening shaft.

I leaned down and kissed Rose, affirming I was ready for 'play time.'

"Would it be ok if Ky fucks me today, just to start?" Rose asked. "We didn't really get to much last night with how things unfolded, and what you did to Lexi looked super hot."

"Sure! Actually why don't you two go all the way and I'll watch," Lexi said, already scrambling off the bed.

"No, I mean we can switch, or you can ride my face if you want," Rose offered.

"Thanks, tempting, but I'd really like to watch, it turns me on," Lexi explained. She had pulled a small bullet vibe out of her luggage. She got back on the bed and propped up some pillows so she could sit against the headboard.

"If the amount of porn we watch as foreplay is any indication, she's not lying," I told Rose. It was almost all lesbian porn, I didn't add. Another clue about Lexi perhaps I missed.

Rose seemed to accept that and got up on her knees and nudged me over so I was on my back. My dick stood proudly upright and she lowered her mouth to it. She swished her tongue around and worked her way down until half my length was in her mouth, then began bobbing up and down, working me with her tongue.

"Holy shit, you're good at that," I said. Since Lexi didn't really do blowjobs, the amount of quality head I had gotten over the last few years was limited. This was the best I'd had in some time.

Rose gave me a look out of the corner of her eye as if to say 'you ain't seen nothing yet,' then plunged down even further on me, inhaling my entire length. I felt tightness around the head of my cock and realized I was being deep throated. It felt incredible.

"Do not keep that up for long or you won't get your desired fucking," I warned.

Rose reluctantly sat up, freeing my cock.

"I may be the quieter one, but I am every bit as deserving of the title 'Sigma slut' as those other bitches," Rose said with a smile. Without further comment she got on her back and spread her legs. I rolled over and positioned myself above her, then entered her.

"Ah, it's such a good dick, fuck that hits all the right spots," Rose intoned as I began to thrust. I grinned at Lexi, who was in a great position to observe this operation from her seated position beside Rose's head.

"It is, and he knows exactly how to use it," Lexi agreed with Rose and grinned back at me. She was playing with her pussy with one hand rubbing a tit with the other.

"Ohhh, ohhh, damnit right there, yes, don't stop!" Rose demanded. I tried to keep up exactly the same stroke that was working for her. It was a little difficult because she was thrashing around in pleasure beneath me.

"Fuck yes, this is so hot, look at her horny face, look at her little titties bouncing, so sexy. Fuck her good, Ky!" Lexi cheered. She had two fingers inside herself now, and the other hand held her vibrator.

I kept going, deep thrusts into Rose's fantastic pussy. I was glad I seemed to be hitting the right spots because I sure as hell wasn't going to last forever. Lexi's dirty talk was hardly helping me in that regard.

"Where do you want me to cum?" I asked Rose.

"Fill me, I'm on the pill, is that ok?" Rose asked.

"Oh yeah, don't you love the feeling of a guy exploding in you, it's so good," Lexi cried. Her vibrator was on now, teasing her clit.

"Yes, yes, yes, so fucking good, go even harder, fucking pound me," Rose said. One of her hands grabbed Lexi's ankle. The other grabbed a fistful of sheets. She was definitely close.

I increased my pace, my hips were slapping into Rose's thighs loudly. I put my weight on one arm and with my other hand tweaked one of Rose's sensitive nipples. That set her off.