Chapter 7

A/N – Hey everyone. Sam drops in for the weekend and I just wanted to warn you that there is one scene with her and Jackie and its slightly smutty, haha , no don't worry, it's not what that sounds like, she talks to Jackie and her conversation is .. Somewhat smutty, so I've labelled it separately. If you are too young to be reading smut or you just don't prefer to, then please do avoid that bit.

Although the phone calls to her friends had been pretty much a waste of time, she still hadn't been able to get the whole stripping for Eric idea out of her mind.

It was stupid and there was no way she could do something that brazen, but her mind seemed to insist on daydreaming about it anyway…

After running over the idea in her head endlessly for a couple of days, she wondered if some part of the idea was worth considering. Eric had already pretty much admitted to missing sex, hadn't he?

And wasn't watching a girl stripping to some hot music the type of casual physical stimulation that guys liked?

But still, the thought of her prancing around and taking off her clothes in front of him still seemed like a very lousy idea. What if he just walked away?

Wait, what if he didn't, then what …..

No, there was no way she could go that far …

But what about if she tried something a lot less potentially embarrassing than that? What about just trying to flirt with him a little at first and gauging his response?

That had to be harmless right ? And, it was for a good cause.

She spent the next few days after that, flirting with him in all the non-obvious ways that she could possibly think of. Sneaky ways that ensured she could never be suspected of actually overtly flirting.

She brushed against him lightly whenever she could, when he was standing at the kitchen counter or lounging about near the driveway. She pretended to not notice him reclining on the sofa one day and almost sat herself on his lap before excusing herself with an innocent 'oops, didn't notice you there…'

He was standing by the kitchen door one sunny morning, gazing outside when she made a big deal about how hot the summer was. And then she took off her gauzy silk blouse and sunned herself for a while out on the patio in just her thin camisole top which bared her midriff and her shoulders. She even lingered over rubbing suntan lotion on her legs , which were clad only in a pair of shorts.

She tried slipping in a few suggestive remarks when she talked as well. He was watching a sitcom on TV one day down in the basement when she seated herself next to him. A few minutes later, there was a passionate kissing scene and she didn't do what she usually might have, which was blushing a little and pretending to look at a magazine.

She smiled coyly and said, 'mmmm….that looks like a yummy kiss …..'

She might as well have been talking to herself. None of the tricks she tried seemed to work.

And it was driving her crazy. To the point where she felt like grabbing him and planting a hot smooch on his sexy lips.

She decided one Friday morning when she woke up that she would stop trying. And go back to the idea of trying to suggest that he attend grief counselling.

She walked past him seated at the kitchen table, glaring at him on her way out. Would it have killed him to kiss her a little when she had been throwing his way so many veiled invitations for a kiss?

She was about to leave for her morning jog when a car pulled up into their driveway.

It was Steven!

She planted a light hug on him as soon as he got out of the car.

'You came!' She was smiling.

'Course I did. I knew you'd keep calling and waking me up until I gave in and did what you wanted'

But he was smiling too and he kept his arm around her shoulders after she pulled out of the hug.

'Jackie, this is Sam'

A tall blonde had gotten out of the passenger seat and was walking over to them. She was gorgeous. From the tips of her silky blonde hair and her classically beautiful face all the way down to her endless legs….

'Sam has really been looking forward to meeting all of you…' Hyde's voice had a warning tone to it. Be nice!

Jackie decided that whatever her personal opinion on professional strippers, she would be sweet to Sam. The girl was Steven's girlfriend and she would like her for that.

They went inside and the sound of Steven's voice was enough to bring a delighted Kitty rushing in to the kitchen, an indifferent looking Red right behind her.

The next day…..

It was a sweltering hot Saturday afternoon. Steven and Eric had wandered off somewhere together and Jackie had taken some of her work files down to the basement. But it was too hot to work; she lazed about watching a music channel on TV and wondered whether to doze for a while. And then Sam walked in.

Jackie scooted over to make room on the sofa. Be nice, she reminded herself.

'Jackie, Steven told me about your plans to get Eric feeling all better; you want to talk about it …?'

Oh no….

'Oh, there's not much to talk about really…'

'Come on Jackie. Steven's always saying how close you and Donna were, and she's not around anymore, so why don't you try talking to me …I might be able to help …..'

Jackie sighed.

'Well, I really just wanted to help actually….and she's been really worried about her son ….'

'Look, I know we don't know each other well yet, but what's the point in talking if we're not being honest. You like him, Jackie …..That's why you want to help him so much…..'

'I don't….I mean, of course, I like him, he's been my friend since I was a sophomore in High School'

But Sam contradicted her immediately. 'No, you like him, as more than a friend….'

Was there any way to stop this conversation and go back to watching television?

'Sam, my feelings …are complicated. And I don't really want to think about it right now.'

'okay, then …tell me how things have been the past couple of weeks , have you tried the stripping idea Steven suggested to you ….'

Did Steven tell his girlfriend everything?

'Umm….actually ….'

'Wait, Jackie, I think we need some alcohol while we talk, I'll go get some beers and anything else I can find …..'

She was off in a flash. Alcohol in the afternoon? And beer tasted so yucky…. Well, maybe some Dutch courage wasn't such a bad idea right now though…..

Sam was back with beer and a bottle of red wine.

'Here, I didn't think you were a beer drinking type of girl. But this is perfect for a post lunch drink' Sam handed her the wine in a plastic cup and she couldn't help thinking that it was thoughtful of the blonde to consider which drink she would prefer.

She took a few big gulps of the warm red liquid and suddenly felt like talking.

'Well, I tried as much as I could this past week to get him to ….notice me a little more. I flirted …with words and with little touches …I sunbathed in front of him ….'

'Jackie, that's amateur stuff, he's not a kid…..'

'So I bet you think stripping and lap dancing is a better idea then ….'

Of course you would think that Sam!

'

Smut warning – let's hope Sam shuts up soon and I've labelled the end as well !

'No, of course not. He can go to any strip club in Wisconsin if that's what he wants. You should do something a lot more mind-blowing than that…'

More mind-blowing than stripping?

Samantha curled her feet up on the sofa as she warmed up to her idea.

'You should …Oh, you should ask him to come to your room one evening to help with something …like moving a table or something ….and then later when he does come in …pretend like you forgot you called him and act surprised….but you should be on the bed with very little clothes on when he walks in ….'

Now she had Jackie a little curious, 'What's so mind blowing about that, Sam?

'Wait, I'm not finished yet. Pretend like you were busy touching yourself when he walks in… and after he comes in, ….don't stop, just keep doing it ….slowly ….and let him enjoy watching you ….. '

What the …..? And how did Sam manage to look so wide eyed and innocent after just saying that…

'Sam! That's DISGUSTING ….it sounds desperate and slutty, I could never do that ….and anyway, he would never like something that unclassy …' Jackie had finished her first cup of wine and was on her second, she forgot that was supposed to be nice to her new friend.

But Sam wasn't fazed at all. She snorted delicately.

'Of course he'll like it, you silly girl. He's a man. It's like, one of their favourite erotic fantasies. He'll be instantly aroused and he wouldn't be able to turn and leave the room even if his life depended on it. You shouldn't act nervous or unsure; you should relax and enjoy what you're doing. Like you're really turned on by touching your own breasts or between your legs, and then tell him you were thinking about him and that's why you couldn't help yourself ….and then ask him if he wants to join in ….believe me, he'll be in your bed before you've even finished asking …..'

Jackie's stomach was in butterflies, her mind was going crazy now imagining the scene that Sam had helpfully just described for her….and then taking it further in her head with the picture of Eric getting into bed with her…and getting on top of her, covering her hands with his and then covering her body with his, whispering her name in her ear ….

Sam was blithelessly continuing, ' Of course, the only trouble then is, you've already turned him on pretty bad so he'll be in a real hurry to get himself off , so you need to get him to then slow it down. But it can be done, well unless you want it really fast too –'

'Sam, please ….just stop talking for a minute …..'

Samantha looked at the petite brunette. She had a dark blush on her cheeks and she was biting her lip in discomfort.

'You're crazy about him' She smirked and then smiled at Jackie's instant response.

'Shut up! You're the crazy one here'

'Well, think about it and try my idea out soon. Or some creative version if it ….He'll really love that you did that for him.'

Jackie knew she was supposed to feel wholly disgusted by the sentiment that kinky stuff in bed could be used to get a guy's affection but had to admit to a part of her feeling intrigued….

'I guess you've tried these kinds of things a lot, huh?'

'Of course and so have all my friends too. There's nothing wrong, Jackie, with being a little fun and adventurous in bed, guys love being with a girl who's not afraid of showing him that she really enjoys sex with him.'

Hmmm, well put like that, it sounded downright logical…

'Of course, with guys, you always have to know where to draw a firm line. You should always say no to gross stuff , even if they're begging to try it , like …' Samantha named one particular type of sex that undeniably seemed to enthrall guys as much as it has disgusted women since the beginning of time.

'Ewwww' Jackie felt nauseous at the very mention of the word.

'Yeah' Sam was looking disgusted too. 'I don't have a single friend who likes or is into that'. She gagged a little at the very thought of it.

Suddenly Jackie realised she could actually like this girl sitting next to her a little bit. She wasn't all bad, not at all.

'Sam, want some more beer? I'll go this time ….'

Okay, end of smutty talk …. But we're not completely out of the woods yet till Sam gets in that car and leaves :- )

When the boys came down an hour later, the two of them were still on the sofa still talking but in giggled whispers now as both of them were more than a little tipsy.

Sam started telling Hyde how many beers she had downed, but Jackie could only blush as Eric seemed to be staring a little at her. Probably surprise at seeing her half lying on the sofa and giggling when he walked in.

She got up on shaky feet. 'I'm going to go upstairs and take a nap. My head aches a little..'

She stumbled a little by the couch and Eric was on his feet again , holding out a hand to help her.

'Eric, I think you should carry Jackie upstairs, she would fall if she took the stairs on her own right now….' Sam managed before giggling again.

'No! I'm fine' Jackie almost fled to the stairs. 'Both of you should stay here and keep an eye on Sam. She's pretty drunk, I had to stop her from taking off her top twice already….'

And with that weak burn, she managed to make it up the stairs on her own.

Sunday evening …

Jackie helped Steven load the last of his bags into his car. Sam and he were leaving, and they would drive through the night, both had work the next day. Well, if you could call what Sam did, as actual work?

They stood by the car, and he was silent behind his shades for a minute.

'It was nice seeing Red and again ….I miss them sometimes….'

'Yeah, I know you do' She replied. He slipped his arm loosely around her shoulders and she wrapped one arm around his back. She wished the gang could be back together again, in the basement with their entire lives still in front of them …..laughing at Kelso's burns…

'Place still seems strange though without Donna next door …..'

'Yeah, I know what you mean…' it would always be that way, she knew.

'Jackie, you should visit Vegas soon ….and bring Eric with you ….'

She tensed a little, hoping he wouldn't ask her about her feelings for Eric. Please God, let it not be obvious to anyone, not for now at least…..

But he didn't say anything and she was thankful for that.

'I think I like your new girlfriend, Steven'

He smiled a little behind his shades and she went on

'In fact, I like her well enough that I'm going to drag her to a career counseller when I see her next time.'

The two of them could see Sam walking through the kitchen with Eric next to her.

What could Sam possibly be saying , she seemed to be vividly narrating , gesturing with her hands and Eric was listening …..

The conversation became audible as they neared the kitchen door.

'And we ended up staying out in the sun too long but then I went to Jackie's room later that night and she rubbed some cream on me that helped with the sunburn. I was only in my nightshirt but I didn't mind, cos Jackie was wearing even less than I was….'

What the hell ?

'I mean she was only wearing her panties and a tank top because of the heat. And I swear, she has magic in her fingers-' Sam was saying as they walked out into the driveway.

This was too low, even for Sam …..

'Samantha!'

She shot the tall girl a withering icy stare but Sam just beamed.

'Just trying to be helpful, Jackie….it's always good to warn people about the dangers of sunburn ….'

With that, she sashayed her way into the waiting car.

Hyde smirked at his friends,' Can't wait to start this road trip, I bet Sam won't mind telling that story all over again for me …'

'Steven, get inside the car, Sam's waiting' Jackie snapped.

Kitty and Red joined them as they all waved Hyde and his girl off.

A/N – Hope you liked this chapter and I'll admit it was kind of fun to write. And I do NOT condone Sam's profession in anyway, but I couldn't help feeling a little jealous of Jackie for having some fun gal time with her, all recent conversations with my gal pals have mostly been about potty training, toddler speech development and the like. :- )

I hope to get my next chapter up early next week so stay tuned.