Dream // Van McCann

1. 8 Years

I finished getting ready for bed and made my way back to my room, putting my clothes in the hamper. Florence smiled when she saw me approaching. Even without makeup on, she was radiant. I crawled into bed and kissed her on the lips. When I pulled away, I was surprised she brought my face back for more kisses. Her hand trailed down my face and came to rest atop my chest, her fingers grasping the fabric of my shirt.

There was no doubt she was horny. She was running hot and I could see the color on her cheeks. I felt horrible for not being in the mood having just read the letter so I placed my hand over hers and gently removed her hand from my chest.

"I'm so sorry love but I'm knackered," I said in a low voice. She was disappointed but quickly hid it. "I love you, I really do but I don't have the energy for it today and I want our first time to be special. Do you want some help?" Florence blushed at the offer and hid her face.

"I'll be fine. Thank you." She pulled the blanket over her and turned towards the window.

It felt strange not being the one initiating sex but I was relieved it didn't always have to be me. I've never dated someone who was confident and comfortable with their body. She's quite honest about her sex life. Even before we dated, she's talked about it and I didn't want to dwell on it for too long because it made me wonder if I'd live up to her expectations.

"Good night, Florence," I said softly.

She didn't respond.

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Florence's alarm went off and she woke up with a start, causing me to wake up as well. In her rush to turn off the alarm, she managed to knock her phone off the table and cursed, throwing her blanket over me. It was clear she didn't want to disturb me but her actions did quite the opposite which I found amusing. I removed her blanket from my body and her eyes widened in horror.

"So much for not waking you up," she groaned. "Sorry."

She disconnected her phone from the charger and slipped out of the room, closing the door behind her. I just laid there staring at the ceiling and then I turned towards the window. The bed was still warm where she was moments before and I could smell a trace of the perfume she always wore. It brought me back to when we first slept together in the same bed. We were both nervous being close to each other but soon realized how comforting it was to have someone by your side.

My mind went back to the letter and last night and I sighed, wondering how I'd tell her the news. I've got all day to think about it but then I remembered it was Tuesday and I wondered if Florence would continue her sessions. As if on cue, the door opened and Florence made her way back to tidy up her side of the bed.

"Florence, just leave it. I'll take care of it when I get up," I laughed. Her morning priorities were different from mine. Even if she's running late, she'll find time to make the bed. She kept on folding and I tugged the blanket from her hands. "Stop it. Go get ready for work! By the way, are you coming for your session today?"

"Do you want me to stop by?" she asked. We'd just come back days ago and Florence was already busy with work but I'm even more swamped. Bondy and Larry took care of the bare minimum and left me with the rest. Florence's work is different. She's got several people who can take over her work while she's gone and we don't have that luxury.

"Of course," I replied. I didn't want to admit it but I was feeling needy. We've spent the last two weeks together and only seeing her for a few hours yesterday was strange to me.

"Aren't you busy though?"

She was making excuses when she'd usually agree right away. I already told her Bondy and Larry know we're together so things shouldn't be awkward but then I wondered if it had something to do with last night and me turning her down.

"Are you worried?" I asked.

"Worried about what?"

"What you'd dream about?"

"What about it?"

She really had no idea what I was going on about and I didn't want to say it outright but had no choice.

"Are you worried you'd have a sex dream?" I asked and then cringed. Florence's eyes widened in shock. It was obvious it didn't cross her mind and I might've unlocked a new fear in her.

"No!" she quickly shouted. "Has that happened before? Have you sat in on a sex dream?"

"No!" I quickly replied.

If that ever happened, I'll never look at them the same anymore but sex dreams are a thing, more common in puberty, though that's not to say it can't happen when you're an adult. I remember a few years back when the topic of sex dreams came up at work and we spent hours sharing our stories.

Larry was horrified he dreamt that he had sex with a coworker from his previous job. He was deeply bothered by it saying he didn't see her that way but then Bondy explained to him that it didn't quite mean he was attracted to her but that she had a quality or trait that his subconscious liked. Larry felt a lot better having heard that.

"Have you ever had a sex dream?" Florence asked with a teasing smile. She was in no rush to go to work at all. I furrowed my eyebrows trying to remember if I ever had one. I never really remember my dreams—only the ones that stand out emotionally.

"Maybe a few times as a teenager but not recently," I answered. Back then, I was a horny teenager but I've since calmed down when I went to uni and got a job. Turns out stress is quite effective in lowering sex drive—that and getting older. "What about you?" I couldn't help but add.

"Same," she replied. "What were you thinking then? That I'd have a sex dream about you?" The teasing tone she was using was fucking hot and I couldn't help but get turned on.

"You were a bit horny last night," I recalled, being a total jerk.

"That's right," she said, sitting up on the table she was leant against. "Remember when you asked if I needed help? Well I could use it right now."

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Hello, thanks for reading! I've had several people ask if there will be a sequel. What happens next? Will Van reach out to Clara? I've decided to write what happens next by picking up right where we left off.

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Created: 7 November 2022
Posted: 28 February 2023