The rain poured outside the highrise window as Eric Matthews closed his folder of papers and prepared to head home. The day had been unusually long and he couldn't wait to reach the haven of his apartment. Exiting the building, he crossed the street and after waiting in line for a few minutes,
he got on the subway.
******
Rachel paced back and forth in the apartment, waiting for Eric to return. After many sleepless nights she had finally come to a desicion.
******
Though the pouring rain, Jack Hunter ran, despertly trying to catch the plane before it took off. He knew he would already look odd, with no bags, but he'd look worse now that he was soaked. Running swiftly, he skidded into the airport and quickly searched for the front desk. After finding it and buying his
ticket, he slowed and walked to gate B. As he sat, he reflected, perhaps he was like Chet, more than Shawn, or anyone else knew. He was running, running from people he loved, and from the truth.
******
"Jack? Rach?" Eric's voice rang through the empty apartment, "Jack? Rachel?"
He jumped as he heard Rachel move from the kitchen to the living room.
"Eric," she said, quickly wiping her eyes before sitting on the couch, "I gotta talk to you."
"What is it Rach?" Eric questioned, setting down his folder and sitting beside Rachel on the couch.
"I told Jack last night," she broke off, "I told Jack last night that I thought we need a break from our relationship."
Eric sat stunned, "What? Why?" Rachel didn't answer, "Rach, you two seemed so happy together, I thought you guys were happy--"
"That's it Eric, everyone thought!" Rachel yelled, startling him; he had neverseen her just outburst like that.
"Rach," he paused, choosing his words carefully, "I'm here for you. Just know that I'm your friend."
"Eric, there's more."
"More?"
"Yeah, after I told him, he, he, told me that it was for the best and it was good that I had suggested it."
"And?"
"He's gone Eric, his stuff is here but Jack isn't."
*******
"One please," Jack said as he took a seat on the plain. 'You can still get off, it hasn't taken off yet' he thought but Jack knew he couldn't. He couldn't hurt Rachel that way.
******
"Hey Cor, have ya seen Jack?" Eric inquired, trying not to let the pannic rise to his voice.
"Nah, sorry haven't seen him since ya all came over last Saturday," Cory replied.
"Alright, thanks anyway," Eric said.
"Sure, you and Rachel still coming over tonight?"
Eric looked over to where his roomate sat, her feet propped up on a stack of magazines, "Yeah," he retorted into the phone at her nod to his question.
"Great!" Cory said, "See ya at eight!"
Rachel stood in the bathroom making final ajustments for Cory and Topanga's party. It wasn't often that all of them got together; Especially now that Topanga was due to give birth any day.
"Rach, you ready?" Eric's voice rang through the door.
"Yeah," she replied and opened the door. She noted, a bit guiltely how hot Eric looked. Black jeens were at his waist along with a tight white shirt.
"Who are you trying to impress?" Rachel question, then laughed.
"No one," Eric said and smiled.
*********
Jack sighed in relief as the plane touched down in Fortworth Texas. He wanted to go where no one knew him and he knew no one in the state of Texas. It was funny how life worked out sometimes he thought as he got off the plane. Exiting the airport he stood on the sidewalk and pondered his next move. He had about five thousand dollars in cash on him. He decided the first thing to do was to get a room at a hotel. He reflected as he amelessly wondered the streets of Fortworth. He had known that something wasn't right after he began dating Rachel. Or, was it before that, Jack couldn't remember.
But, deep inside, he knew that he wasn't like all the other guys; knew he wasn't like his guy friends. One night, while Rachel had made other plans, Jack decided to test his sexual preference. He took the 7 O'clock bus to downtown Philli, where he was almost certain that no one he knew would go. He had
taken a deep breath before entering the bar. From that moment on, he knew that he had found his preference. When he saw two men, grinding against each other, Jack just had to join in. After ordering a long island ice-tea, and drinking half of it, he aproached the two men.
"Hi, I'm, I'm Jack."
"Hey, I'm Clarence and this is my boyfriend Steve."
"Hi, I'm Jack," Jack said again, his nervousness getting the better of him.
"First timer, right?" Steve asked then smiled, "Welcome!"
They had shaken hands, ordered a round of drinks, and had spent the night together.
The two men knew that it was Jack's first time but each of them still had Jack. Jack wanted to, but was unsure on how to act.
"It's alright," Clarence whispered as he brought his warm lips upon Jack's,"We'll teach ya."
The next morning when Jack had awakened, he had quickly left, leaving a note, thanking Clarence and Steve for the night before. And here Jack was now, leaning against a wall, away from his friends, his home, and feeling to ashamed to come out. Afraid that he would hurt the people that loved him. Sighing again, he finally found a hotel and payed for a room.
******
Rachel sat, absent mindedly on the couch and watched Cory dance with his 9 month pregnant wife.
"Eric, shoot me if I ever get sappy like that," Rachel stated as she laughed and slid closer to Eric.
"Yes ma'am," Eric replied as he snaked an arm around her shoulders. The two of them had consumed a bit more than they had originally planned and as a result, were flirting a bit more than there usual antics.
"Here," Topanga said as she waddled her way towards the couple on the couch, "Just because I can't have any of the awesome wine doesn't mean my friends can't."
"Thanks!" Rachel said as she took the glass from her friend's hand.
"So," Rachel began, "What's being pregnant really like?"
"Hard, sometimes anoying," Topanga replied, "And," she paused and let out a breath, "A bit painful when it kicks you in the ribs."
"Ow!" Rachel said.
Glancing at the clock, Rachel noticed the time, "2:30?!" She couldn't believe the time stretch, had it really been 6 hours? It didn't feel like it, but then again she wasn't totally silber.
"Damn!" Eric retorted, standing and almost falling back on the couch, "Ummmm, we better get going."
"I'm driving ya two home," Cory said, "You two drank more than I thought you would."
"Whatever Cor," Eric said, once again putting an arm around Rachel's waist.
******
It didn't take long for Cory to drop them off at the apartment.
"Night Rach," Eric said as he shut the apartment door and locked it.
Rachel, on the other hand had plopped herself on the couch.
"Are ya goin to sleep there?" He inquired as he sat down next to her.
Rachel smiled and slid closer to him, "No," she replied and slowly, almost as if she was in a trance, she brought her soft warm lips to his. Eric sat shocked then slowly he warmed to the idea, 'One kiss' He thought as Rachel's arms wrapped around his neck.
"Eric," she breathed as she deepened the kiss, sliding her tongue into his mouth and tasting the sweet wine that had slipped down his throat, less than 20 minutes before. 'I need this' Rachel thought as she pressed harder against Eric's body, 'I need him.'
She felt him pull away, "N-N-no Eric, stay," she said, "Stay with me."
"Rachel," he pulled slightly away, "Rach you're von--"
He was cut off by another deep kiss from her, "I'm not that drunk, I know what I'm doing," she retorted. As if to demenstrate this, she ran her hand lightly across his chest and pressed her soft lips to his.
"No, no you don't" He stammered.
"Don't tell me don't," Rachel said as her lips moved to his neck and her hands moved to his shirt.
"Are you sure?" Eric inquired as he pulled away and looked deep into her eyes.
"Yes," she whispered as she pulled off his shirt and gentley but firmly layed him on the couch. After fumbleing with the buttons on her own shirt, Rachel yanked it off and smiled as Eric viewed the black lacy bra underneath but soon, that to was shed.
"Here, feel," she said taking Eric's hands and letting him feel the silky smooth skin. She moaned as he pinched the nipple of her left breast then repeated the motion on the other. Wasting no time, she got off the couch and unbuttoned than unzipped Eric's jeans.
"Nice!" she said and smiled as she began rubbing his hardness.
"Mmmmm," he moaned as he squeezed her breasts. She pulled down the remaining fabric and with the other hand deposited her skirt and underwear on the floor. With one hand on Eric's shaft she
reached with the other for Eric's hand.
"Like this," she stated as her breath quickened in her throat as Eric found the wet opening. Rachel gasped as he at first slid one finger in, than two, and finally he had three of his fingers inside of her. He turned his head and grinned his famous grin at her than looked straight ahead.
"Oh, oh Eric!" Rachel shrieked his name before her knees gave way and she knelt on the floor, panting.
"You are getting inside me," she said through clenched teeth, "Now!" Quickly standing, she threw her right leg over the couch and left her other leg on the floor, she leaned down and licked and then playfully bit the two nipples on Eric's chest. It only took a second for her to strattle him, and less time before he felt her tight, wet, warmth wrap itself around him.
"Rach, Rachel," he said as she began her continuous movements back and forth on him.
"Oh, Oh, oh God," he practically yelled as she grabbed both of his hands and placed one of them on her breast and the other around the area of her clitoris.
"Thats right, like that," She panted as Eric rubbed her clitoris and squeezed her breast. Eric felt the momentum building within him and he knew he wouldn't be able to last much longer. A few more thrusts and he flew over the edge, screamed her name, exploded within her, and felt her vagina contract as she herself reached her climax. A moment later, she lay on top of Eric, allowing her breathing to return to normal.
"Thank you, that was wonderful," she whispered as she gentley kissed him and softly stroked his cheek. Slowly, the couple made there way towards Rachel's bedroom in silence. She shut the door and lead Eric to her bed, and to sleep. With Eric's help they wrapped themselves in a soft blanket and
naked body against naked body, they fell asleep in each others arms.
