Three is a Crowd

His lips pressed against the side of her neck softly, making her groan in pleasure and frustration. She gripped his raven locks in her hands and tugged at his hair roughly as she pulled his face to her own and captured his lips in a bruising kiss. Her skirt was up around her waist and his hands rested on her hips, his fingers digging into her as she sat on top of the desk. Her hands went to his belt as she unbuckled it with shaking hands-

Amanda shot up at the sound of her alarm clock, her heart racing as she put her hand on her chest in hopes of calming her breathing down.For three weeks she had been having the same dream every night.It was as though Gerard had infected her mind. Whenever she was unoccupied she thought of him. When she went to sleep she dreamt of him.

It was slowing killing her sanity.

It made a job she probably would have enjoyed a living nightmare.Gerard was one of those bosses who tried to be friends with his employees. He seemed to make a special effort with Amanda for reason she couldn’t fathom. Whenever he didn’t have a lunch meeting with a client he took her out for lunch, which meant she didn’t get to socialise with the others in the office as much as she would like.She was already considering getting a new job, even if it meant taking a pay cut. Although it wouldn’t solve all her problems she would at least get some distance from the cause of them.

But, did she really want to?

As much as it made her uncomfortable, she enjoyed seeing Gerard every day. Why wouldn’t she, he was smart, attractive and they had very similar tastes in books and movies. If it wasn’t for the fact she knew he was gay she might have even thought he was interested in her with all the attention he gave her. She shook her head, trying to get her thoughts in order as she got out of bed and jumped into the shower in hopes the steaming water would calm her nerves.

*****

She sat at her desk, typing up more notes for Gerard as he had a meeting with some big client. She was oblivious to the world around her as she tried not to let her mind drag her into a fantasy world where her boss was straight and single. It was Friday and she wanted to make sure she got everything done before she finished for the weekend. She didn’t register someone approach her desk and stare at her for a moment waiting for her to acknowledge him

‘Is Gerard around?’

She jumped, almost spilling her tea over her keyboard.She looked at the man in front of her desk.He was short in height, maybe about an inch taller than her with dark brown hair, big brown eyes and a smile to die for. She could just about make out the scorpion tattoo on his neck.

He was sex on legs.

She felt the blush rise to her cheeks as it took her a moment to register that he had asked her a question.

‘Sorry?’ she asked sheepishly, deeply embarrassed by her reaction.

His smile grew wider.

‘Gerard, is he free? I was hoping to meet him for lunch.’

‘Oh, he’s in a meeting but he should be finished in a few moments. I don’t remember him having a lunch meeting; I’ll double check Mr…’

‘I’m Frank.’ He replied as he held his hand out.

She took his hand, loving the feel of his rough calloused skin against hers.

‘It’s lovely to meet you Frank, I’ve heard a lot about you’ she shook his hand as she spoke.

‘And you must be Amanda. I’ve heard a lot about you too’ he said in a suggestive tone, no doubt trying to get her to blush again for his own amusement.

It worked, as she her cheeks get even hotter under his gaze which travelled over her body as though he was checking her out, which she knew was impossible as he was gay, just like her boss. Just at that moment the door to Gerard’s office opened.

‘I’ll see you next week Andrew, I’ll get Amanda to setup a meeting for next Thursday.’

‘See you then Gerard.’ The man replied as he walked out in front of Gerard, gave Amanda a quick nod and left.

‘Amanda, can you- Frank! What brings you here?’ Gerard said as he walked over to Frank and pulled him into a hug.

‘I got back from the trip earlier than expected; I was hoping we could go out for lunch if you have no plans?’ Frank asked as he returned Gerard’s hug for a few moments before pulling away.

‘Of course, I was just planning on going to that Italian place down the road with Amanda, come along.’ Gerard said with excitement.

‘Gerard, I wouldn’t want to intrude, you and Frank go on ahead’ Amanda spoke quickly, not wanting to be a third wheel in what would undoubtedly be a very uncomfortable situation for her.

‘Nonsense!’ Gerard exclaimed ‘I’ve been telling Frank all about you and he’s been dying to meet you, you two will get on like a house on fire. ‘

‘Absolutely’ Frank agreed ‘I need to meet the woman my boyfriend talks about all the time’ he said as he playfully shoved Gerard with his elbow.

Gerard laughed.

‘Just give me one moment Frank, you ready to go Amanda?’ Gerard asked as he turned back to Amanda.

‘Almost, just need to save this’ she replied meekly, suddenly feeling like a fish out of water.

This was going to be torture.
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They walk to the restaurant was quick and filled with Frank and Gerard’s conversation as Amanda kept quiet, afraid of interrupting their reunion or embarrassing herself. She wished she had been more adamant about not coming, she already felt like a third wheel. She wasn’t annoyed with them, Frank had been away for a couple of days on business apparently so naturally they missed each other, she just didn’t understand why Gerard and Frank insisted she came along.

As they sat down at the table, the two men seemed to remember they had company.

‘Sorry Amanda,’ Gerard said sheepishly, ‘Frank’s a music producer so he has to travel sometimes, I always get way too excited when he comes back.’ He started to blush a little saying this as Frank chuckled and cooed at Gerard.

‘How long have you two been together?’ Amanda asked.

They two men looked at each other before Frank replied.

‘Just over three years. We had our anniversary about a month ago.’

Amanda couldn’t help but smile, in spite of the jealousy she felt in the pit of stomach. She could tell by the way they looked at each other that they were madly in love, even after three years.

‘How did you meet?’ She inquired, feeling masochistic and genuinely curious.

‘Our exes introduced us actually.’ Gerard explained. ‘They were best friends so naturally Frank and I were forced to spend a lot of time together while they went out shopping or whatever. We got to know each other, and it kind of happened from there.’

‘Aw, that’s sweet’ Amanda said with a smile.

‘Ha! You should have seen my ex’s face when I told her I was leaving her for a guy, she didn’t think it was sweet’ Frank said with a small chuckle.

‘At least she didn’t destroy your record collection.’ Gerard grumbled.

Amanda couldn’t help but laugh at the look on Gerard’s face, as Frank laughed.

‘Lindsey did always know how to hit you where it hurts’ Frank managed to get out when he calmed down.

Amanda couldn’t help her curiosity from rising. They had girlfriends before they met? Did that mean they were both bisexual then? She shook her head again, knowing it was none of her business.The waiter came to take their order, distracting them from the topic at hand. When he took left, the conversation turned to more normal, safe topics. Amanda had to admit, she actually enjoyed the two men’s company. Maybe seeing the two men together was what she needed to get over this ridiculous obsession with her boss.

She could hope, at least.

Notes

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