Water. Hot water that pours down in a steady stream over my back.
Hands, his hands, running a bar of soap over my skin, slicking suds all
over my body. Slippery bodies, wet and soapy, sliding against each other.
“I’ve always had a fantasy about showers” I remark conversationally as I
adjust the water temperature. “Okay, love. Come on in so I can close the
curtain. He steps in and I pull the curtain. “I do you first” I say.
“Okay. Just let me get my hair wet.” He bends down under the showerhead.

They had been lovers, several years ago. A tormented 6 month relationship, that started off strong. After six months, Tom broke off the relationship, giving no reason for his decision. Robin had thought everything was going just fine. They had planned to first visit Robin’s family in Chicago for Christmas and then, continue to New York visiting Tom’s mom and friend. During their trip, their sex petered to none. The second day of the New Year, Tom called, breaking off their relationship. Robin was shattered, unwilling to accept that this very special guy had just broken off their relationship. Everyone had said they make a perfect couple and that they looked well with each other. Okay, so a few of his friends said he could do better. Robin was not the perfect female. She had a few weight problems that she was continually struggling against. (more…)