Page 38 of Back Up Plan

Ari looked back into Cass’s eyes, her chest pounding with excitement. Cass couldn’t help but love the power, even though she wanted to watch Ari take control.

Although, Cass always thought there was more powering in submitting to the pleasure… and the pain.

The car was slowing as they approached Ari’s building. Cass hadn’t really considered what Ari’s apartment would even look like, but from the outside: it wasverynice.

She removed her hand from Ari’s thigh, letting it skim the rest of her leg as she reached for the door handle. Ari followed suit as the cab stopped.

“Thank you,” they said in unison, as they nearly fell out of the car.

As Cass stood on the curb, she offered her hand to Ari as she crawled out of the backseat. Ari grabbed it with more force than she expected, sending Cass stumbling.

Ari led the way into the building, Cass following from behind as she watched Ari’s ass sway with her hips.

As they sped through the lobby, the doorman attempted to greet them as he wiped his late-night snack from his mouth.

“Evening, ladies,” He said with a smile.

Ari nodded and slurred, “Hey, Jerry.”

Before he could say much more, Ari turned toward the elevator bank. As she clicked the up button.

Cass smiled at her as she looked around the lobby, the warm woods and cozy lighting elevating the space. She usually hated these kinds of buildings, with sterile entrances and office-like corridors. But, this was homey and welcoming; even when they were stumbling in drunk on a Sunday.

The elevator dinged and Ari grabbed Cass’s hand to guide her toward the open door. Cass swooned at her attentiveness.

As they stood in the elevator, waiting as the pressure changed, Ari and Cass stared straight forward, knowing that once they made eye-contact, they couldn’t stop themselves.

The display hit ten and Ari approached the doors, unable to wait for them to open themselves, she pushed the “Door Open” button repeatedly.

Cass giggled, eliciting a smile for an eager Ari.

They tried to pass themselves down the long hallway toward Ari’s unit. But, their feet were drunk and hard to control.

Ari fumbled with her keys and struggled to open the door, “Sorry for the mess.”

“I’m sure it’s filthy,” Cass said, near a whisper.

As they entered, Cass’s mouth fell open. Walking through the door, her eyes were drawn to the impressive windows with an even more impressive view of the Hudson River.

She’d only ever seen views like this in movies.

Ari stood behind her, enjoying her surprise.

She gently placed a hand on Cass’s shoulder and asked, “Want me to take your bag?”

Cass felt a shiver run down her back as goosebumps ran up her arms, she nodded.

Ari gently slipped the strap off of her shoulder and set her bag on the coat hooks by the door.

Her feet brought her forward to investigate the space. Ari’s apartment was bare, just a simple blue couch and walnut TV stand sitting in her living room. The bare walls made the space feel incomplete. But, Cass figured it was probably Ari’s taste.

She stood by the window and stared out at the shimmering water. As she watched the water roll across the gentle river, she noticed Ari approaching her from behind.

Ari held a cup out between Cass and the window, “You should drink some water.”

Cass smiled and took the iced cold glass, “Thank you.”

They stood there, each enjoying the refreshing water, each hoping it would break the undeniable tension between them.

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