The forecast says rain will start around two PM and last until Sunday. I'm already going stir crazy and the first drops haven't fallen.
Jessica Fletcher was not a voyeur. It was a complete accident. It really was. Seth and Jessica decided to go to his medical conference in New Hampshire. It would be a weeklong educationally accredited course for Seth and a working vacation of sorts for her. She was unpacking her suitcase when the picture hanging on the wall had fallen onto the mattress. She was grateful she wasn't in bed at the time. She put the picture against the side of the dresser and continued putting her clothes away. She would go down to the front desk and let them know when she went to dinner. She was ready for a short nap and had closed the drapes in her room to shut out the sunlight when she noticed a small spot of light coming from the wall behind her headboard.
Annoyed, she got up from the bed. They must have hung the picture there to block out the light. Weird that the light from the window was blocked but also coming from the room behind her. She stood on her bed and took a peek through the hole. She was staring into a bathroom. Seth's bathroom! She saw him standing in front of the mirror washing his face. She sat down. Of course, she wasn't going to say anything to him about it and the picture would go back on the wall. She would do it after her nap since she didn't want it falling again.
After her nap though she realized she overslept and needed to meet Seth in less than ten minutes. She rushed into her own bathroom and splashed water on her face, took care of the necessities, and checked her makeup after washing her hands. She was out in the hallway just as Seth was leaving his room.
The welcome dinner was a lot of conversation, a little food that Seth grumbled over, and then an hour-long presentation sponsored by a pharmaceutical company. When it finally ended Seth urged her to go out for a nightcap and possibly dessert.
Jessica couldn't help laughing. She ordered a slice of lemon meringue pie with a cup of coffee and Seth ordered a cheeseburger, fries, his own slice of lemon meringue pie, and coffee.
"Jess, don't nag me woman, there wasn't enough at dinner to feed a child. Did you see that I had three Brussel sprouts? And that potato was so small! It was the size of an egg. A chicken egg, Jess!"
Jessica just kept laughing. "Seth, don't ever change!"
They took a stroll after dinner since Jessica wasn't tired but eventually she decided a long soak in the tub was what she needed and they headed back to their rooms.
Jessica had every intention of returning the picture to the wall but when she looked at the wall she noticed the light was on again. Her curiosity was too strong to overcome and she took a peek. Seth was stepping into the shower. The shower was encased in clear glass. The shower that let her see everything!
He was washing his hair and his eyes were closed. It had been a long time since she had seen a naked male. His exercises had given him more definition in his muscles and it showed to his advantage. As minutes passed she began to scold herself. She was better than this, wasn't she?
She went into the bathroom and brushed her teeth. What had she been thinking? Was she so needy for physical satisfaction? She went over to her dresser and pulled out a pair of pajamas. She should confess to Seth that she violated his privacy. She didn't want to have secrets from him. She pulled off her robe and hung it behind the bathroom door. She was nude and she liked the freedom even if it was only for a minute. She looked at the mirrored closet door. She was in good shape for someone her age. She frowned as the thought entered her head. No, she was in good shape, period.
She looked at her breasts. The room was chilly and the effect was noticeable. She sighed and pulled on her pajamas. It didn't take long to get comfortable once she got into bed. Unfortunately, her mind wasn't ready to sleep. Thoughts of Seth filled her mind and she was aroused. She turned her light back on. Kicking her covers down, she knew there was one thing that always relaxed her enough to fall asleep.
Seth was always fastidious about things. Even as a child, he returned his few toys to their proper place and never had to be told to bathe, wash his face and hands, or get a haircut.
He generally showered every morning and evening, in the morning to wake up and at night to relax him enough to sleep. He finished clipping his toenails and tossed the clippings in the trashcan before replacing the small tool back in his toiletry kit. He picked up his kit to return to the bathroom. He was about to turn on the light when he noticed a small light on the wall. There were no windows in the bathroom.
Never one to let a mystery go unsolved, he brought the chair from the bedroom and stood on it. Putting his eye to the wall he realized he was looking into a bedroom. Jessica's bedroom! She was lying in bed and touching herself. She was naked! He knew better than to spy on her private moments but she looked so beautiful. He wanted to give her instructions. Where to touch, how firm, how long, did she have any idea how he longed to be in her room right now?
He watched until she climaxed and turned out the light. He got off the chair and looked down at himself. He was going to have to take matters into his own hands if he was going to get any sleep tonight.
As he was finally drifting off to sleep he realized he would have to confess his actions to Jessica. She would know something was wrong immediately. He wouldn't be able to fool her.
Seth was dressed and bravely knocked on Jessica's door. He was going to tell her what happened and then they would clear the air and things would be normal between them again. But that didn't happen. She opened the door wearing her robe and nothing else that he could see. Of course, now he could fill in all the blanks and didn't need to use his imagination.
Every thought was chased from his mind and he just stared at her.
Jessica opened the door. She wasn't ready and was going to tell Seth she would meet him downstairs but her mind was empty. Did he always smell so good? Without thinking she pulled him into her room.
"Seth," she stammered.
"Jess," he replied.
There was silence for a few moments and then suddenly their minds returned from wherever they had wandered.
Jessica grabbed the collar of her robe and secured it.
"Seth, I'm not ready."
"I can see that, woman."
"Well, leave so I can dress."
"You pulled me in here!"
He turned around and left but not before looking askance at her.
A couple of days went by with neither admitting to the other what they were doing. Seth waited in his room in the morning until Jessica was finished with her shower before going into the bathroom and watching her dress. When she was finished he would take his own shower, usually having to relieve himself from the effects of watching her.
Once presentable he would go to her room and escort her to breakfast. They parted afterwards, he to attend a discussion and she to research at the large city library a block away. They would meet up after five o'clock to discuss their day and make their way to dinner.
Jessica always hung the picture up when she left the room so housekeeping wouldn't be aware but she took it down when she returned. On several days she declined housekeeping services. She put a small piece of masking tape to mark the spot on the wall.
Both were having problems with their consciences and felt guilty but they couldn't stop spying on each other. Neither noticed that their body language had changed. Seth was keeping his hand on her waist when they walked and she was touching him often.
It was their last night and Seth was anxious. He wouldn't get another chance to watch her. He walked into his room without turning on a light. He paced for a few minutes, trying to talk himself out of spying. He was weak.
Jessica was wondering what was taking Seth so long. His bathroom light hadn't turned on. Was he going to forgo his shower tonight? Disappointment filled her. This was their last night! She wouldn't have another opportunity. So eager was she to see him that she decided not to wait until the light came on. Removing the piece of tape she had placed on the wall so housekeeping wouldn't notice, she placed her eye against the wall and saw…another eye!
Both jumped. Jessica put the piece of tape in place and paced her room. She had no defense and Seth was going to be furious with her. She was panicked and desperate. Had she ruined their relationship?
Seth was chastising himself as well. He was certain he had lost one of the most important people in his life. Wait! He was looking at her but it was obvious she was looking at him too! He strode to the door and opened it. Jessica stood in the hallway and stared at him.
"Look here, Seth…" began Jessica.
Seth turned at noise in the hallway. People were nearby. He pulled her inside and closed the door. "Did you like what you saw?"
Her face turned red and she was silent.
He risked a peek at her. "I liked what I saw," he mumbled.
"You did?" she asked.
They both raised their eyes to look at each other.
"If it were anyone else, I would have covered the hole and never looked again but I wanted to see YOU Seth. I liked looking at you."
"What? You?"
"I knew it was wrong to peek and honestly I don't have any interest in seeing anyone else naked. I couldn't stop." Jessica looked at him helplessly.
"I watched you taking care of your needs. I couldn't turn away," he admitted. "Do you have any idea how many times I wanted to confess it all to you this week?"
"Me too," agreed Jessica. "But it became too hard knowing you'd never speak to me again." She looked miserable but there was relief on her face too.
"The way I see it, we are both interested in seeing each other and yes, it was wrong but if I'm honest. I'd like to see you again." Seth was staring into her eyes.
"I want to do more than look at you," whispered Jessica. "When you were in the shower I thought about knocking on your door, hoping you'd answer by wearing only a towel."
They both began to laugh.
"We are just shameless!" crowed Jessica.
The laughter eventually petered out and they smiled at each other.
"Let's just admit to being perverts and agree not to mention this to anyone," reasoned Seth.
"You have yourself a deal, Seth."
They stood there awkwardly for a moment before Seth spoke.
"I spy with my little eye a…freckle."
Jessica knew she had freckles, a fair number, but they weren't visible to the naked eye or while she was wearing clothes. "Where?" she whispered.
Pressing his hand to her breast, he replied, "here." He caressed her gently.
"Where else?"
His other hand came up and paused. Suddenly they were tearing each other's clothes off and Seth's hands were everywhere while Jessica was desperately trying to get his pants down. They scrambled around until they fell on the bed.
Later, as Seth pulled the covers around them, he tucked her into his side. "Any regrets?"
"Just one," replied Jessica.
Seth turned his head and looked down on her.
She rubbed her hand across his chest. "I wish I came to a conference with you when you asked me two years ago.
They chuckled as they drifted off to sleep.
Rain just does strange things to me…