As Will lay in bed he couldn't stop thinking about Piper. The night had been so amazing and all he wanted to do was kiss her. Instead, he planted a kiss on her cheek, and like a gentleman, he walked away.
Oh, but how easy it would've been to move his head slightly and kiss her! But would she have responded? It was best he tread carefully for now.
He was so aroused; maybe he could call one of his lady friends to come over? They wouldn't be Piper but they would be a good substitute just for now.
Will decided on calling Cleo, who excitedly told him she would be there within half an hour. He'd been sleeping with her sporadically for about 6 months after meeting her during one of his parent's evenings. She had a kid but that didn't matter to him - it was only sex after all.
Will decided to freshen up by jumping in the shower. The water and soap suds did nothing to alleviate his erection. If anything they made it throb even more! As the water and soap cascaded
As Seb made his way to his boat his head was heavy and thick from the previous nights drinking. It had been a while since he'd had a hangover and he remembered now why he didn't drink very often. A full day out on the boat was going to test his limits today, especially if it was going to be as hot as predicted. Piper looked so beautiful last night; he wished he'd told her that now. But he just felt tongue-tied whenever he was around her and it wasn't helped that when Will was around he commanded all the attention and did most of the talking. One thing Piper didn't explain though, was what suddenly made her leave her life and career in London. Whenever Will had probed she'd managed to dodge the question. She was definitely hiding something. But then again, Will couldn't judge her - when he'd returned home he refused to talk about his life in the Army and still wouldn't now. He was curious to know how the night ended for Will and Piper after Will had continued walking
Piper sat drinking a cup of coffee, reflecting on the job she'd left behind in London. After leaving Uni with a degree in Psychology, she'd decided to go into the counselling side at a private practice.The areas she covered were victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and especially bereavement as she knew how it felt first hand when Miles passed away.Working with those who were affected by bereavement had been therapeutic for her too and had helped her heal. Listening to them made her realise that there were always people out there who were in a much worse place. She loved helping people!Piper still hadn't decided if she was going to try to set up on her own or start applying for vacancies. Working for the NHS was always an option as they were crying out for skilled therapists. She was fortunate to have savings that could tide her over until she decided on her next move and living at home helped with controlling her outgoings.Piper checked
What a night with Cleo, Will mused. It was definitely the best way to end a night of drinking. It was just a shame that it wasn't Piper who had shared his bed and his body. He knew he would have to tread carefully where Piper was concerned or he could end up with a swift, sharp slap across the face. She was a lady who would need romancing, which wasn't something he was used to doing. When he normally found a target, he just went straight in and told them what he was looking for; no relationship and no romance, just simple sex between two mutual like-minded people. But Piper was also his dear friend, and for that, she deserved his respect. Will decided to bite the bullet and called Piper to arrange a date. "Hey Pipes, I was wondering if you were free for drinks Friday night? We could go into Helston and make a night of it? I was thinking we could start at The Blue Anchor Inn and go from there?". "You don't need to ask me twice! I'm
Piper couldn't believe how quickly Friday night had arrived. She stood in the mirror checking over her make-up and outfit choice. She'd decided on a black zip-up top with long sleeves and a sweetheart neckline, followed by a pair of navy blue skinny jeans that hugged her figure perfectly. She finished off the ensemble with a black pair of kitten heels and her black leather jacket. The look she was going for was smart casual, so she'd only applied a gentle dusting of makeup to her pale skin and her hair was put up in a messy ballerina bun. All she had to do now was wait for Will to arrive in the taxi, which judging by her watch would be any minute now. Piper was still a little gutted that Seb couldn't make their evening out and even a little jealous that he'd made plans with someone else. She was also intrigued as to who it could be as Will had made it sound like it was definitely a date. Before Piper's thoughts could wander any further she heard a car
On arrival at The Blue Anchor Inn Piper found a table by the window while Will went to the bar to order their drinks. The pub was quiet for a Friday night but then again, it meant they would be able to have a civilised conversation without having to shout. Looking over at the bar, Piper got a good look at Will's backside in his jeans, and it was a sight to admire! He had such a toned physic, and his height made him even more attractive. Piper still found it strange that she was looking at Will in such an erotic way. The years had definitely been kind to him. "Here you go". Will said placing the drinks on the table. Piper opted for a glass of dry white wine and Will went for a pint of beer. "Cheers". Piper thanked him and took a big gulp. As the wine went down she felt the familiar burn in her throat and immediately relaxed. "Thirsty?" Will laughed. "Mmmm I needed that. So, has work been ok this week?". "It always is
As Piper sat listening to Will speak she thought what a wonderful night it had been so far. Apart from the moment that had passed between them earlier, the conversation had been easy and the drinks had gone down very well. Piper also found herself comparing Will to Dale, things had never been this easy with Dale. He was always awkward and stilted and made her feel like she was the problem. He would never have taken her for a few drinks just the two of them. He believed their relationship was best kept to the confines of his place or hers. Dale also hated her socialising in general, and would make life difficult for her if she decided to see her friends after work. He was very protective or as she later realised, controlling. It had taken her a long time to see him for the man he truly was, and it was one event in particular that finally opened her eyes. But that was something Piper still wasn't ready to revisit. She should've known that somethin
Seb sat nursing a beer outside The Harbour Inn. It had been a long day so he'd decided to unwind with a few beers before heading home. He'd been meaning to call Piper and apologise for being a bit rude the other night, but as usual, he never knew what to say without being too abrupt. If only he could make himself lighten up and relax a bit. Piper had been on his mind ever since he'd first bumped into her that afternoon in the pub. She was just so beautiful, and always had been to him. When she left he'd been heartbroken. His plan was to tell her how he'd felt about her on their last night in The Ship Inn, but he'd lost his bottle. He'd been so scared that she'd reject him and that it would've ruined their friendship. It had taken him a long time to get over her, and that was partly why he'd decided to enlist in the Army. If she wasn't here anymore, then there was nothing keeping him here. Will and Piper knew exactly what they'd wanted to do from
Will could feel his brother's eyes boring into him. He was busted, and he knew it! There was going to be no way of getting out of this. He just hoped that Seb wouldn't confront him in front of Piper. "Fancy bumping into you brother". Will smiled expectantly at Seb. "Fancy that". Seb responded, "If I didn't know any better I'd think you and Piper had been into Helston?". Piper came up behind Will laughing, clearly tipsy "Oh, hi Seb! You coming in for a drink?". Seb regarded her carefully "Why not? In fact, I think it's my round by the looks of it". Before either of them could reply, Seb headed inside to the bar and ordered the drinks. He was so angry! It took every ounce of restraint he had not to lose it with the pair of them. They had gone out and not even thought to invite him; unless it was a date? That would explain it! Will always got his way with any woman, so why should Piper be any different? It's not like he really knew her anymore, 9