“You didn’t answer my question Gina. What are you doing here? I thought we discussed this and decided it’s for the best.”
“I know what you said, and you’re right. And I’m sorry for not seeing it that way initially. Now I do. But I still want to be friends which is why I figured we could watch the games together cause I KNOW you’re watching em.” She laughed.
A car came down the street and JJ looked and watched it pass. He sighed.
“Come in Gina hell…but don’t think this changes anything. We are JUST friends.”
He stepped to the side and let her in, looked down the street again and closed the door.
Gina went to the kitchen and put the beer in the fridge leaving two out. She took off her scarf and jacket and put them in the foyer closet revealing a trim figure in a pair of fitted jeans and a v-neck sweater that hugged her curves just right with some boots.
She then got out a plate and arranged the sandwich and chips on it. She knew where everything in his kitchen was. Mia never let him have sandwiches like that nor chips. JJ stood back and watched her like one would a bear in the wilderness.
“Why are you watching me and not the game silly? Sit down and I’ll bring your dinner.
He walked over and sat down on the sofa and Gina opened a tv tray in front of him. Then…she put his dinner and beer on the tray and sat down on the other end of the sofa. As far away from him as she could get. Just friends.
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JJ was startled to see the time and he looked over to Gina and noted she was fading. She looked up at him and smiled.
“Guess I better get home JJ. That was two GREAT games!”
“Yeah…they were. Um…thanks Gina. This was fun. I’m glad you’ve decided we can be just friends. I’m really glad cuz you’re really cool and to be honest…I was missing the old Gina.”
“You mean the Gina prior to my blowing up your cell?”
He laughed…”Well, you have to admit…”
“I know, it was a bit crazy. I don’t know what got over me. So what’s been going on? How’s work?”
“Work is good. I’m managing this new project. It’s in the exploratory stage so no issues just yet.”
“That’s really good. I’m sure you’re a great manager and will be able to deal with the issues if they do show up. But let’s think positive.” She stood up.
JJ stood up too and followed her to the foyer where she opened the closet and got out her coat and scarf. He helped her on with her coat and stepped back as she flipped her hair from under the coat with her purse in one hand.
She smiled softly. “I missed you too JJ. Thanks again for hanging out with me.”
“JJ. Please. Don’t. Stop. Please!” Gina moaned clinging to JJ.
They both heard the ghost of the way they were. When the newness of the physical attraction was intense and the both became very aware of the other.
“So JJ, something I’ve never had is a Buddy.”
“A Buddy?”
She walked to him and said, “Yes, a Buddy. A friend I can count on when I need to be satisfied.” She stood right in front of him but didn’t touch him.
“A Buddy huh?”
“Yes. A Buddy.” She still didn’t touch him with anything but her eyes but that was all it took. The frustration of the past week was too much for JJ and he backed Gina up against the wall kicking her feet apart with one foot and lifting her slightly to kiss her. Then he picked her lil azz up and carried her to the sofa where he took out all of his frustration out on her and Mia. Used her. Used her up.
Afterwards the pain in her eyes was too much for him to bear seeing even though she didn't say anything. She knew what it was and he knew it hurt her.
A Buddy huh? he thought. *sigh*
