The Afterparty (for jaynedixon)

[salty_sailor]

As the elevator doors split open, I shook my head slightly, realizing the lateness of the hour, and having that fact settle onto me. The wedding had been a hell of a success, but it was certainly winding down at this point.*

If I had thought that I would be heading back to my room with one of the bridesmaids, I was going to be disappointed. The only one who wasn't already attached---either seriously dating or married---very quickly started hitting on one of the other women at the reception and soon were dancing sinuously together out on the floor. At some point I had stopped paying them any attention, and they had disappeared. So either they had parted ways, or more likely had ended up back in one of their respective rooms to continue what they had started on the dance floor, but sans clothes and horizontal. 'So much for that idea', I thought gloomily.*

Even the married woman all appeared happily so. Somehow I'd landed at the on wedding that had either women too young or too happy with their men. I thought for sure one of them would have wanted to take a tour of the coat closet with me. Not so.*

Just returning from the roof pool and still wearing a towel about my waist, I had excused myself for the evening from the group up there a still vaguely recognizeable as people who had made a point of coming up to me during the reception and congratulating me on such a fantastic night. They were also recognizeable as being slightly tipsy as they lurked about the hottub. The music had been excellent, the food had been top shelf and the ceremony had been flawless. And with any luck Brad and Jessica were in their suite a floor or two above fucking eachother senseless. Somewhat jealous of them, I recalled the number of times she'd had her ankles locked behing my back. 'She could be a nasty creature when she was in a mood.' I would miss that. Smiling I knew that I had ample opportunity for other entertainment and that our time together had long since passed.

Stepping away from the bank of elevators I made my way in the direction of the banquet hall, hoping that my rental jacket and bowtie were still slung over the back of a chair there.*

What I found on arriving there was that the hall was almost entirely cleared. The chair and tables had all been folded away and onto rolling racks that were in the process of disappearing to who knows where in the bowels if the hotel. There were a few hotel staff still around, rolling the stacks of tables out into the hall and out if sight. I thougt my best bet would be with the bartender, who still stood behind her station stacking heavy looking trays of pint glasses, newly sparkling and ready for the next day.*

She had her back to me as I approached, and it was then that I saw my cast off clothing resting on the bar, just waiting to be picked up. I figured I ought to say something, so at least as not the startle her from her work. She was wearing earphones so I had to raise my voice a bit to get her attention. Finally she turned her gaze to me, eyes running over my bare chest in a quick glance that seemed to go right through me, and take me all in at the same time. When here eyes finally locked on mine, I must have looked shell shocked as my mouth hung slightly agape. Staring back at me were two the most startlingly beautiful eyes that I'd ever seen.*

 

[jaynedixon]

I had been due to finish my shift just over 20 minutes ago but then one of the other staff had to go home due to an emergency, we covered for each other and so I had agreed to stay behind. After all it was only clearing up and that was easy. She owed me one and one day when I needed to get away from the bar she would be there to fill in for me. Everything was almost cleaned and put away, I had put on my headphones to give me some tunes to enjoy while clearing up after the wedding that had been happening here tonight.

I had just about got all the fresh clean glasses ready for the next day, for the next wedding or whatever was booked for tomorrow when out of the corner of my eye I sensed some movement. I turned around and saw a half naked guy standing the other side of the bar. Tray of glasses in hand I managed a little smile and slowly slid the tray of glasses down into the shelf below the bar. I reached up sliding my fingers under the wires and pulling my ear buds out of my ears. I caught a glimpse of him eyeing the jacket and smiled. "Well I guess you found your clothes then." I said, "they were on the back of one of the chairs, I was just about to take them to reception but you saved me a job." I said with a smile. He has a great body, I thought to myself as I stood there for a second before blinking and looking away. "Well there you go. I don't know what happened to your pants though." I made a joke glancing down at the towel around his waist as I looked along the bar finding my bag, "well enjoy your night." I said and turned and reached up flicking off the lights of the bar.

 

[salty_sailor]

"Pants?" I asked, somewhat baffled until I realized that I was just wearing a towel thrown around my*waist*over my swim suit. My mind was racing as I thought, 'oh shit, oh shit'! Confronting a beautiful woman, on a night in which I had been looking forward to...practically counting upon sex that wasn't the predictable and routine self-love of the previous few months...and I wasn't wearing any pants....*'Well' I supposed to myself, 'I had better run with it, or be prepared to play the fool.'

"Somebody up at the hottub instituted a 'no pants' rule. And frankly that's one of the last things I remember... And really, it's too bad. You should have seen 'em. Made this," I said, turning in a slow circle, my hand pointing down at the top of my head and summoning the remaining courage that the last few drinks had imbued, "look good."

"Anyway, I'm glad I was able to help out, even if it was only to save you a trip up to he front desk."*

I was just beginning to get comfortable and to lean against the bar, hoping that I might catch a glimpse of a cute ass tucked into a tight pair of pants, or so I imagined. And then you shut out the lights that had been shining down from overhead and illuminating the bottles and mirrors behind you.*

It was then that I decided I would shoot the moon and hope for the best. I was definitely looking you up and down, but hoping I wasn't being too obvious. "I'm sure you get asked all the time by inebriated guys what time you get off-- so I won't, as clearly you're done now. Anyway, if you don't have something pressing to head off to, perhaps you'd like to hang out for a bit. I can even put some clothes on if that'd make you more comfortable." I said smiling broadly at you.

 

[jaynedixon]

Bending over to retrieve my bag from under the bar I tucked my IPod and headphones into it. "Believe me pants in the hot tub really do not go well, too many guys have done that already and yes you did save me a trip up to the front desk. Flicking off all the lights I walked around the edge of the bar up over to you. "Not that you have to put any clothing on, but where would you like to hang out?" I asked as I walked up to him a small smile on my face.

 

[salty_sailor]

"Well I could certainly use a drink before this buzz wears off...but I imagine you're more than tired of slinging drinks, if that's what you've been doing all evening. If you can think of a place to go that doesn't mind if I'm half dressed... Or we could just head right back to the hottub. Unless they've closed it already. I don't imagine you have a change of clothes back behind that bar, so we'd have to think about what you'd wear. On the other hand it'd be a shame not to spend any time in the room I rented for the night. There's a mini fridge in there, isn't there?" I give you a long appraising look as you stand in front of me and I wonder suddenly that I'd just invited you up to my room, while standing around half naked after we'd just met. I adjust my towel, slinging it casually over my shoulder.

 

[jaynedixon]

I smiled at you as you reeled off the list of options I had for the night, seeing you looking over me I cant help but glanced back over you in your towel.

"Well the hot tub sounds nice and relaxing after being on my feet for the last few hours, and I have bra and panties on so I think that takes care of the clothing issue. I think its open 24 hours, there are just no lifeguards on duty to save you from drowning, or to see anything else that may happen."

 

[salty_sailor]

At your mild innuendo I couldn't help but smile and I gave you another appraising once over--- enjoying your casualness and ease with which you seemed to approach life.

As I started turning towards the doors and back to the bank of elevators, I said simply: "We'd just better be careful what we get up to then, if no one will be around to save us. We're grown-ups though, and likely can take care of ourselves. You think? C'mon lets go check it out. We'll see what we can do to help you relax. Though I hope the wedding party wasn't too rough on you..."

And suddenly I was imagining just what she looked like in bra and panties, and if she'd go for a shoulder rub to sooth things as we settled into the tub together.

 

[jaynedixon]

"No worse then any of the others we have here"

They stepped out into the pool area, the hot tub empty and still bubbling. Walking over she set her bag down on one of the chairs around it.

"Did you have fun then? Which side are you from the brides or the grooms?" As she asked and watched him she slipped off her shoes and reached up unbuttoning her shirt.

 

[salty_sailor]

I stepped out onto the roof deck 48 storeys up and survey the lights of the city before turning my eyes to the dimly illuminated pool and hot tub. By this late hour it seemed that everyone had retired to their rooms for the night. Already in my suit, i tossed my towel down on a chair and stepped to the edge of the tub. i settled into the steaming, bubbling water of the tub.

"The brides, definitely the bride." I paused for a moment before continuing to answer. "In fact, it probably would have been considerably less awkward if I hadn't shown up at all. The bride and I had a thing a while back... Lets just say the groom didn't really take to my being there.im still not quite sure how I feel about it all to Telly he truth. Seems like she could do better." I trailed off again. "But anyway, thanks sonics for yor help. Couldn't have done it otherwise. And besides it seemed like you caught a few of the roving eyes down there. Hope you got some good tips put of them. And hey, what should I call you? I'm Christian."

I put my head back against the padded edge and tried to relax, letting the heat seep into my bones. I tried hard not to stare as you slipped out of her clothes, but instead tried to casually glance your way from time to time. I liked what I was seeing.

 

[jaynedixon]

"Jayne" I replied as I stepped to the ladder taking hold of it, just in plain comfortable set of matching black bra and panties. Stepping into the warm bubbly water and sitting down so only my head was above it.

"So there is a history then, you should have been the groom today, is that what you think? Why do guys always think like that. The girl got married for a reason you know." I smiled over at him, "anyway Christian, there will be a girl for you I am sure." I settled back in the water enjoying the bubbles and the feel of warmth after a hard shift making drinks.

 

[salty_sailor]

"No no. It's nothing like that. I don't particularly feel as though I'm the marrying sort." Sitting up I follow your motions as you lower yourself into the water. "We had some fun together, she was a real wildcat and did a great deal to encourage my vices, shall we say. She was set on getting married and I suppose I just want quite ready. We had both kind of moved on, though we still got together when either of us was in a bit of a lull. It's Brad I don't approve of, I really do feel like she could have done better for herself. I like the woman, I want to see her happy, I just don't see it lasting is all."

 

[jaynedixon]

"Well today she is happy so you should be happy with that." I said with a smile as I looked over the water at you. "Vices, what vices do you have?" I ask and with a little laugh I add. "Should I be worried I am sharing a hot tub with you."

 

[salty_sailor]

"Well Jayne, my vices have only rarely gotten me into any trouble, so you likely won't have to worry about being arrested or anything like that. It's not as though it's catching. Though some women have said my vices are a little addictive. And a hottub has been the setting on a few occasions." Smiling your way I finish, "Let's just say that I really enjoy female company and I enjoy not worrying too much about the consequences of having a good time. But you're right, those two are likely happy themselves right now, hopefully having a damn good time. So what about you? Am I putting myself at risk by putting myself in your company?"*

 

[jaynedixon]

She laughed, 'oh please, you know you are not at risk.' She glanced over at him, 'but I am one to have some fun too, though I don't think that has ever happened in a hot tub before and certainly not with any hotel guests, that's against the rules.' Jayne said with a smile.

 

[salty_sailor]

"I guess I would add that they only become vices when they go against some sort of established norms...rules for instance, or when certain things are taken in excess?" He looked her way quizzically. But you know, we're supposed to be focused on helping you relax after all my pals ran you ragged down there. How do you like to cool off? A shoulder rub perhaps?" Christian was still feeling the booze from early and he moved as though he would come sit by her. "But why don't you tell me more about your hotel rules...anything else I might accidentally or even willfully break tonight?"

 

[jaynedixon]

"Well I think the only one is no sleeping with the hotel guests though there are hot tub rules and I am sure what you are planning to do is against them too." She said with a smile and slipped from the side kneeling in the middle of the tub her shoulders up above the water.

"Well if you are offering it would be rude of me to refuse, wouldn't it." Jayne said glancing back at him.

 

[salty_sailor]

"Well I'm not planning on running on the pool deck, so that's a good start, right? And o sleeping with hotel guests? Has that been a real problem over the years? Seems like sort of an odd rule to have."

Christian shrugged as he sat up, moving slightly so that he was right behind her. Lifting his arms from the warm bubbling water, he placed his hands lightly on her shoulders, running them down over her shoulder and her upper arms. Squeezing gently at first and then with more insistence, he began working his was back up her arms and across her shoulders. Soon he was digging his thumbs hard into the stiff corded muscles to either side of her neck. Draping her ponytail around in front of her, he began working his fingertips into her neck and up to the base of her skull.

"Let me know if there's anything I'm missing, or any particular things you enjoy." He smiled as his strong fingers kept on their chore.