Chapter Twenty
T is for Tasty
"So what did you think?" asked Leonard as Stephanie finished eating. They were at her flat to celebrate New Years Eve.
"That was one of the best meals you've ever cooked. Where did you find the recipes?" she wondered.
"A new resident at the hospital from Tanzania sent me a text with a link to the website of recipes."
"Well, I think I will have to work out more often in the new year if you keep cooking like this."
"There's nothing wrong with your body. As a doctor I can give you a physical to confirm that." She laughed.
"How long have you been waiting to use that one on me?"
"A while. All right, it is pretty horrible. But believe it or not, I've heard worse pickup lines from Jim."
"Any woman who falls for Jim should know what they are getting in for. He's the walking definition of wham, bam, thank you ma'am."
"I wouldn't know. Both Jim and I agreed a long time ago to never talk about our sex lives."
"That's a good thing. Now, is it midnight yet?" Stephanie changed the subject as they began to clean the table.
"Not yet. Though you don't have to wait until then to kiss me if you want." She smiled at him.
"I know. But sometimes waiting makes things even better." He raised an eyebrow.
"Who are you and what have you done with my girlfriend?"
"Very funny. I can wait if I have to but I just prefer not to."
"I suspect you would have failed the marshmallow test as a child."
"Isn't that the test where you get given more marshmallows if you are prepared to wait or you can eat one immediately?"
"That's it. But I suspect psychology is not what you want to talk about."
"Frankly, I'd rather not talk at all. Come here," she urged him as she wrapped her arms around his waist. Leonard quickly pulled her closer. Why wait for midnight, he thought as he lowered his mouth and kissed her. She kissed him back enthusiastically.
"Happy New Year, Leonard," she stated when they pulled away to breathe.
"Happy New Year, Stephanie," he replied. She pulled away and took his hand. He followed her as they walked towards her bedroom.
"I have something for you," she told him.
"Did you buy more lingerie?" he wondered.
"No, I bought another sex toy. But if you don't want to use it, let me know now. I kept the receipt."
"The last time we used toys was great," Leonard recalled. He now fully comprehended why cock rings and dildos were so popular.
"Yes, but this toy is something new." He frowned and looked at her more closely. She was biting her lip, which was something he knew Stephanie only did when she was nervous but didn't want to explain why.
"It's unlike you to be so reserved about sex. Is using this toy a fantasy of yours?" he guessed.
"Yeah. What do you think about pegging?" she wanted to know. At the question, his eyes widened and he tried not to blush. He was a doctor for God's sake, so he shouldn't be embarrassed about any aspect of the body. Leonard cleared his throat which was suddenly dry. He paused to answer as they entered the bedroom and he closed the door behind them.
"I'd like to try that. Just be gentle with me as this is my first time," he admitted. She smiled widely.
"Of course. You won't regret this." She kissed his cheek then quickly walked away to the closet.
Some time later as they lay naked and spent on the bed, Leonard realized that Stephanie had been right. Goddammit, what they had just done had been some of the best sex of his life, he reflected. Maybe the unconventional could be occasionally rewarding after all, he realized. Suddenly extremely tired, he yawned and swiftly fell asleep.