Chapter Four

Day three started out rough. It was rainy and the air inside the bus was muggy. A child vomited on the floor behind their seats and the odor was offsetting. The driver put some cat litter on the floor to absorb it and then swept it up but the odor lingered and wouldn't get cleaned until the next stop which was ninety minutes away. A fight started in the back row between two men, over a woman that wasn't even on the bus. The bus pulled over and they had to wait until the police hauled the men off the bus and arrested them.

Lunch was at McDonalds and Jessica put her foot down. There was a diner across the street and after offering to pay for lunch at the diner for the bus driver, who immediately agreed, Jessica and Seth walked over. It didn't matter to the bus driver if they left late.

The driver sat at the counter but they chose a booth. Both decided on the split pea soup with ham and turkey sandwiches on whole wheat bread. Seth finished with an authentic hot fudge sundae while Jessica had a slice of pecan pie with whipped cream. It was a satisfied pair that ambled back to the bus. They took styrofoam cups of coffee back with them.

The bus drove for three hours without any stops and Jessica was getting restless and squirming in her seat.

"Jess, you look uncomfortable, what's wrong?" asked Seth.

"Too much sitting, it is like when I'm writing and need to stretch and walk around. How much longer until dinner?" she asked.

"Only a couple of hours and then two hours to our next motel." He answered. "I have an idea, turn sideways in your seat and lean against the window."

Jessica followed his instructions and soon she was doing stretching exercises which she had to admit loosened her up.

"Take off your shoes and socks, Jess."

She was slow to react so Seth lifted her legs and put her feet across the arm rest and removed her shoes and socks. He slowly began rubbing her feet, massaging them and stretching her toes lightly.

Jessica moaned quietly. It felt so good. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the sensation. Seth's hands moved to her ankle and continued massaging. His hands slipped beneath her trouser legs and he was able to massage her calf. He couldn't reach higher but the soft noises she made was reminding him his best friend was all female and it was very appealing to him. He switched to the other foot and worked his way upward.

For a moment Jessica remembered Frank massaging her feet but it didn't feel the same as Seth doing it and she was grateful. Seth was a surgeon and his hands methodically worked on her feet. Frank's massages tended to be a precursor for sex or just time together. Seth was massaging her other calf and the thought of him slipping his hands beneath her blouse to glide up her back popped into her head. Wait! Where did that come from? Seth didn't think of her in that way. It was the couple she heard the first night that was playing with her mind. It had been so long since she had been touched intimately.

Seth finished and gently placed her feet on the ground after putting her shoes and socks back on. Her skin had been so soft and he imagined the kind of moans he would be able to coax from her if she allowed it. Oops, this was not the place for those thoughts. He didn't know if they would be sharing a bed again but he didn't sleep well last night even if she was turned away from him. She had on those silky pajamas that fitted her form nicely. Jessica was built the way a woman should be. The pajama bottoms hugged her hips and the top skimmed over her chest making him wish her buttons would fail and open.

Jessica wouldn't appreciate his thoughts so he was pleased when she leaned over and kissed his cheek.

"Thank you, Seth," I feel much better.

Tonight's motel was very large, three stories and almost a hotel but the doors still opened from the outside and the stairs were outdoors. It was a newer motel so the rooms were decorated fashionably and the furniture wasn't scarred or stained.

Jessica immediately noted there was only one bed again but unlike last night when she was so tired she didn't care, she immediately felt ill at ease. She noted Seth also glimpsed at the bed when he first came into the room. The tension in the room increased. She opted to shower first since Seth took very long showers.

While she organized her things for the next day's travel she thought about Seth. Was he on her mind because they were alone together or was she finally taking the time to think about him because she wasn't distracted by work or chores? She heard the shower turn on and she realized that at this very moment, he was naked. She blushed. Where had the thought come from? She better try to get some sleep.

It was a king sized bed so there wasn't much chance of touching each other. She turned off the light and turned away from Seth's side of the bed. She took the precaution of setting the alarm.

Seth carefully dried off and put on his pajamas. His mind was on Jessica. Giving her the foot massage was a spur of the moment idea but she had enjoyed it. He thought of her moans. He was certain he could make her moan louder and he tried to chase away the thought but it lingered in his mind.

He was going to have to try harder to be considerate. He slowly opened the bathroom door and saw the room was dark. She was already in bed so he tiptoed over to the bed and tried to slip inside without waking her. He pulled back the covers and climbed on top of her.

"Seth!" Jessica struggled to get out from underneath him while Seth moved to roll over onto the other side of the bed. Unfortunately they were moving in the same direction and both realized the position they were in. Jessica moved in the opposite direction and turned on the light.

"Jess, you're on my side of the bed!" exclaimed Seth. "Last night you slept on the other side."

"I didn't know we had assigned sides of the bed, Seth. I left you the side closest to the bathroom since you were going to come to bed well after me." She sighed. Now she wouldn't get to sleep. His body had been on top of hers and when he rolled over her he was intimately pressed against her. Her treacherous body was yearning for something now.

Seth scooted closer to the edge of the bed. His body hadn't been pressed to another woman's in a very long time and Jessica was just as soft as he knew she'd be. He was in his thin summer pajamas and those silky things she wore felt good against him.

"Goodnight Jess," he said gruffly.

Goodnight Seth," she whispered.

The air was thick and both tried to sleep but thoughts kept invading their minds and it took a long time to drift off to sleep.

Seth was dreaming. He was caressing Jess' body as he let his hands roam everywhere. He particularly loved the way her breasts felt. So soft, so responsive. He smiled and crossed his leg over hers so he was intimately pressed against her front, moving slowly against her.

Jessica was enveloped in warmth. Her hand was moving across Seth's chest and stroking the hair she found there. She was feeling aroused and moving her hips gently. She felt fingers grazing her breasts over her pajama top and she tried pressing her chest forward, she wanted to get closer. Feeling a leg slide against her leg she let her hand drift down and pressed Seth's bottom closer. Their motions complemented each other and when his hand slid down to her rear end and he pressed her closer she moaned. Which caused her to open her eyes.

"Seth!"

Seth jumped awake. He must have overslept again. Within seconds however his brain caught up with his body's position and he looked at Jessica. Her arousal was evident as her top was brushed against him and he could feel her pressed into him. His eyes widened as he realized she could probably feel him as well.

Jessica pulled away, moving his leg off her before looking at him again. He was staring at her chest and she knew he was aware of her as much as she was of him.

Neither said anything. She turned away and quickly pulled on her robe before grabbing a few things and running off to shower.

Seth looked down at himself. It was going to take some time for him to calm down. Fortunately, by the time Jessica came out of the bathroom things had resolved and he was able to walk by her with confidence.

Jessica was completely packed by the time Seth finished in the bathroom so she told him she would see him at breakfast and left. She wasn't embarrassed exactly but she hadn't considered the possibility of wanting him before. Was this unique to Seth or would her mind and body betray her with any willing male? Dare she ask if she wasn't just horny or did she want Seth in particular? She needed to figure it out.

It was awkward between them as the bus began another long drive. Both were extremely polite to each other and the occasional glimpses caused her to redden or him to clear his throat. It was after an unpleasant lunch where neither could meet the other's eyes when Seth spoke up.

"Jess," he looked around to make sure no one was paying attention to them. "We're both adults with adult bodies, urges, and responses. Neither of us purposely initiated anything. It's easy to get caught up in the moment, especially while sleeping, our dreams become reality at times."

"I'm just embarrassed, Seth, it is pretty awkward." she said softly.

"Me too, Jess. I hope it wasn't too offensive to you." he said apologetically.

"No more than for you, I hope." she lifted her head to meet his eyes. "I didn't know my body would respond so…eagerly. Is it you or am I just…in need?" she wondered aloud.

Seth puffed out his chest. "It's me." Which caused laughter to bubble out of her and just like that, things were normal again.

They returned to the bus, arm in arm, ready for another drive. They stopped several times during the afternoon but they got off each time to stretch their legs and look through the gift shops. Several times there were antique stores nearby and they would scour the places quickly for hidden treasures. Seth picked up a silver necklace she loved and she found a small organized box of fishing lures which Seth fawned over so she bought it for him.

The day passed quickly and that evening their room had two beds. Each privately gave a sigh of relief.