Winter Wonderland

[teresafannin]

Willow: As Tony & I had dessert, he asked if I would like a dip in the pool or a walk in the snow. Living in Texas, I don't get to see much snow & since it wasn't that cold, I opted for a walk. The sweater & shawl would keep me warm, although I already felt warm, just from the looks Tony gave me as we walked through the lobby. It was a beautiful night, crisp & clear, with a full moon overhead. I had never seen such a sky, black velvet with the moon & stars shining. As we walked down the pathway, he put his arm around me to keep me from slipping on the snow. I wasn't too worried about slipping, but his arm around me felt so good, had it really been that long since I had enjoyed even a brief touch?

 

[TonyG]

Vic:
ooc: I have used Polo for years but only for special occasions.

ic:
Lori wanted to keep the fire burning, which made me happy, and as I turned back towards her I could not keep from becoming mesmerized by her eyes and lips. I fought the urge to kiss her and we walked out into the hall.

When we entered the dining room, Amber was getting set to sing her first song. I keep a table reserved for special guests close to the front yet slightly off to the side, and Lori is a special guest.

Walking past Bianca and Jacque, Bianca introduced Lori as his ski lesson for tomorrow. I felt somewhat jealous but hid my feelings.

The light at my table is somewhat subdued as it is more from the candles than the room lights. The flickering light bouncing off of Lori's face enhanced her beauty. "I am by far the most envied person in this room" I said as I offered her a chair. She brushed against me as she sat down and I felt a growing passion to put my arms around her.

"Would you care for a drink before dinner?" I inquired. "It is a well stocked bar and we have a fine wine selection."

Just then the waiter brought our menus. I mentioned that a specialty of the Inn was a hearty stew made from roasted vegetables and Merlot wine. The whole time I was speaking I became more and more seduced by Lori's beauty. I no longer thought of her as someone younger than me but as a woman I desired.

 

[Countess DeWinter]

Lori

OOC: well, this is a special occasion...by the time we're done, you won't be a virgin any more... but not tonight. I have a paper to write that's due tomorrow morning...ugh!

IC: "I'd love a glass of wine," I said. "I trust you to make the selection," I let my eyes hold his a little longer than necessary, while biting my lower lip softly. A girlfriend once told me I do that whenever I want someone. That did certainly apply here!
Dinner was marvelous. The food - I took Vic's suggestion for the special and loved it - and the wine were delicious, but the company was the best. After we ate, we turned our chairs to face the stage and listened to Amber's sultry voice. I don't know about Vic, but the music was getting under my skin, causing unmistakable tingles in all the right places. The girl had pipes!
I sat my hand on Vic's thigh and squeezed lightly. He responded by putting his arm around my shoulders. I leaned close to him and whispered in his ear, "When the show is over, would you like to come to my room for a nightcap?"

 

[Hornytoad]

Sid

OOC: Saw that this post needed some more employees, so I guess I'll play one.

Sid: 6'1", 215 lbs, well built.

IC: I pulled up to the resort and double checked the ad from the paper. This was the place.

I walk in and take in the giant Lobby.

I walk to the front desk and say "I'm here about the opening for the male employee, to whom must I spead?

 

[Inkubus]

Sean

Between the Angel singing for the crowd and the well built adonis who just applied for the male employee position, Sean felt pretty outclassed, but he wasnt one to quit easy waiting his turn to speak to whomever was in charge he slowly prepared himslef, he was a hard worker , and was willing to audition to preform , if they didnt like his singing he assured them theyd like his skills as a workman.

 

[goddess_euphoria]

Bianca

OOC: See, steak & lobster... you read my mind!

IC: The champagne arrived, and Jacque and I toasted to a successful season; and all your desires come true? Did he really say that? I tipped my glass and drank, resisting the urge to gulp it to calm my nerves. Just then he grabbed my hand, and kissed it.

"Mon cherie, you have become quite a lady. I know you will be very successful with the ski lodge," he said. He held on to my hand longer than usual, and I felt my pulse quicken.

I found my self being drawn into his blue eyes, I was just thinking how I could get lost in them when my pager went off. I had set it to vibrate, so it now wiggled across the table, I laughed as I captured it. Seeing the front desk number there, I sighed, wondering what could be going on.

"I'll be right back," I said to Jacque, excusing myself from the table and making my way out the door.

OOC: Hornytoad, is it all right if I have you appling to be the massuse? Or better yet, can I just say that you all ready applied and were interviewed and all that and you're hired? And Inkubus, can I assume that you've made your request of a job to Cindy? (oh, how about a description?)

IC: I walked to the front desk past two young men and ask Cindy what it is she needs. She explains that the new massuse is here, indicating to the taller man, and that the other, who looks as if he'd been on the road for a while, would like a gig, but is willing to do anything. I have Cindy escort Sid to his room.

"Sean is it?" I ask, he nodds eagarly. I smile, "I'll tell you what, since I'm in the middle of dinner right now, how about I give you a place to stay for the night, and we'll discuss the matter of a job tomorrow." He looks at me unbelieveing. Cindy returns and I tell her to put Sean up in one of the empty staff rooms.

She looked at me a little strangely, but obliged. Ok, I'm gone, I thought, I'm brushing off business matters for a man. I shrugged, really not caring at the moment, and made my way back to Jacque.

OOC: yup, my spelling is probably sucking some major ass, but I'm too damn tired to check it.

 

[catlover]

Tony

Willow and I walked down the path in the moonlight. The snow had been pretty well cleared and the walkway wasn't slippery, but it gave me an excuse to have my arm around her as we took our little stroll.

It wasn't too long though, before we started to get cold and headed back to the lodge. I asked her if she might like a little nightcap. When she said yes I then asked whether she would prefer to go to the lounge, or up to the room where we could raid the little mini-bar and get a fire going in the fireplace.

 

[mr spikey]

Jacque

Just at that moment, her pager went off. She said she be right back. I poured more champagne for the both of us. She came back to the table. I stood to help her be seated and pulled out the chair for her. I took her hand and lead her into the chair. As she slid past me, her buttocks brushed up against my body. I turned crimson and tried to not to notice. I hoped that she did not think I had done that on purpose. I sat back down and tried to act cool and collected. Her eyes looked right through me, as she smiled at my discomfort. I quickly grabbed my glass and drained it.
At that moment the food arrived. And not too soon for me either. I asked " Is everything alright, mon cherie? "

 

[Silverlily]

Amber

OCC: Sorry, short post as I am sick as hell, but I didn't want to hold things up.

IC: After a light meal in my room, I carefully dressed for my set. A floor length, strapless, black velvet column dress with a sweetheart neckline and matching velvet opera gloves would do the trick. I brushed out my hair until it shown, painted my lips crimson and headed down to the bar where a place had been set up for me.

The piano player was already there, warming up. I greeted him and handed him my playlist. The evening came off without a hitch, ending with Etta James's "At Last", a personal favorite. Taking a bow, I headed back to my room. I was suddenly feeling complately drained. On my way back, I did noticed two very nice looking men in the lobby, apparently new employees.

 

[Inkubus]

Sean

Sean looked at himself in the first reflective surface he could find... had anything changed, besides his luck? Nope, he was still the young scruffy singer who had tramped in asking for a job. The lovely lady who told him he could have a room treated him like a human being... not like a number like back home. He realized he needed a shave a shower and to change into his clean clothes. The work jeans and leather jacket look may not fly up here... he pondered what hed wear , most of his clothes fit him to tight now anyway. Ever since he started doing carpentry and construction to pay the bills his lean frame had become tone and built,His sandy blond hair had grown long and even though he let his beard grow to cultivate the 'bad boy' image most guitar players are 'supposed' to have his shiny blue eyes made him look like a kid every time. As The singer on stage finnished he realized that compared to her talent he was a kid, his voice was good, not as good as his guitar playing, and nowhere near the skill of the starlet on stage, she was amazing and it reminded him to his core how he wanted to touch people with his music. He secretly debated cutting his hair shaving the beard and trying to fit in here... well all that could be decided after a good nights sleep.

 

[goddess_euphoria]

Bianca

OOC: I hope you're feeling better soon Kitten Eyes!

IC: As I slid past Jacque to my chair, my back side brushed against his body. For a moment all I could think about was his toned body pressed against mine, his arms wrapped around me from behind, his lips on my neck. And before I knew it, I was sitting back in my chair. He looked a little uncomfortable, I smiled, trying to convey to him that it was perfectly all right with me. He grabbed his glass and drained it, well, at least now he seemed as nervous as me. I took the opportunity to drink down a good deal of my own glass. Just then the food arrived.

"Is everything alright, mon cherie?" Jacque asked me. It took me a moment to figure out he meant with the lodge and not with the food or anything else.

"Yes, everything is fine," I replied. There I go again, I thought, usually if someone started me talking about business, I couldn't shut up. But I didn't want to turn dinner with Jacque into a business thing. I wanted to just keep it friendly and casual, like any date. Did I just say date? Oh boy.

"So," I said, "how was your summer? Do anything interesting?" I turned my plate and began cutting my steak into pieces.

OOC: I actually do that, cut things all up before I eat them, someone once told me it was a sign of sexual frustration... I think he was trying to get me into bed.. ~L~

Oh, and personally, I hope Sean doesn't cut his hair... but it's up to you.

 

[Silverlily]

Sorry,

Oh, and personally, I hope Sean doesn't cut his hair.

OCC: I hope he doesn't either! I am feeling better, thanks.

 

[TonyG]

Vic:

What an evening! The dinner and wine were great and Lori...What can I say. I enjoyed being with her immensely. Our discussions ranged from our backgrounds to today's events with much laughter and a few double entendres. It was as if I had been friends with her for years.

When we had finished dinner we sat and listened to Amber singing. She had a beautiful voice. I realized that Lori had rested her arm on my leg and I knew that she felt comfortable being with me. I held her close while we listened to the songs.

Just as Lori whispered "Would you like to come to my room for a nightcap", Amber started singing her last song of the evening. I responded "I would love a nightcap but not until after I had a chance to dance with you."

The song was 'At Last', which was in the movie Pleasantville. I sworw it was actually Etta James singing on stage. It was a perfect song to dance close with Lori. Putting my right arm around her we stepped onto the dance floor. Her body felt wonderful next to mine. She had removed her shawl allowing me a better view of her shoulders. The dance floor became ours as we easily glided from one side to the other. "You are a fabulous dancer, Lori" I said as we drew closer near the end of the song. She rested her head against me and I gently kissed her shoulder. The song ended but we did not stop for a few seconds as we both wanted to hold on longer.

Deciding to return to Lori's room we walked slowly to the elevators as we kept our bodies close to each other. Once in the room I turned up the fire, put on some easy classical music and poured us both a glass of wine. We decided to sit in the oversized love seat next to the windows so we could look out towards the mountains. The beautiful night sky and the bonfire by the skating pond made the whole event magical.

I was leaning back in the love seat with Lori' s back resting against me. My arms were crossed in front of her with my hands clasped across her stomach. She had removed her shoes and her dress had rode up somewhat as she laid down. I noticed the start of a black garter which caused more warmth to engulf my body and mind. Her sexy legs, her body scent and her entire presence were intoxicating. We sat for awhile, saying nothing, just absorbing the moment. When I finally leaned down and kissed her shoulder I realized that Lori had fallen asleep. This did not upset me since I liked knowing that she was comfortable enough with me to sleep. I gently laid her head on the pillow, kissed her softly on the cheek and stood up to leave. She looked at me and asked me to stay with her. It was hard to leave but she is staying for a whole week and too wonderful of a woman for a one night fling. Putting my fingers to my lips "Shhh, go to sleep, I will see you tomorrow". Her eyes closed quickly and I walked into the hallway.

Was I crazy, will she be hurt? I hope not. I do want to see her again and hopefully get even closer. My heart became lonely so I went to the lobby for a cup of hot chocolate and to dream of another day with Lori.

 

[Countess DeWinter]

Lori

I couldn't believe I'd fallen asleep on Vic's shoulder. I guess I was just incrediblly comfortable with him. I couldn't remember anyone I could talk with so easily in a very long time. We talked about everything!
Still, I felt a sweet longing between my thighs after he left. Instead of going back to sleep on the sofa, I slowly shed my clothes and took a long hot shower. The hot water and the bubbles made me think even more of Vic as they caressed my bare skin. I ran my hands over my body and wondered when I might see Vic tomorrow...

 

[Silverlily]

Amber

Just as I reached my room, I noticed one of the men from the lobby in the hallway. The guitar case in his hand immediately caught my attention. Pocketing my key, I walked over and introduced myself. "Hello, I'm Amber, I sing here at the lodge. Trying to get some real experience on my résumé," I grimaced. "I saw you downstairs earlier. If I'm not being too nosey, are you planning on working here?"

Trying to be discreet, I gave him a once over. Long blond and a scruffy beard went well with the leather jacket, but it was his incredible blue eyes that made my breath catch in my throat. Tall and well built, there was something about him that made me eager to hear his music.

 

[Inkubus]

Sean

***OOC*** Good to see you feeling better Kitten eyes


*IC*
I was so lost in my thoughts that I didnt even notice the angel appear before me. Her rich voice surrounded me and then I realized that she was talking to me. I tried to think clearly but she seemed so poised, my voice sounded like gravel compared to her dulcet tones. "Hi Im Sean ... and your..amazing .. it was the crowd that got the experience when you sang ..they were all a part of you, part of the song...you touched them."'thats so lame' I thought to myself, I sound like a fan boy. "Im just travelling trying to get my sound right , as for the job don't worry about me," I wink and grin before I realize it i say "Im not even in your league, if Im lucky maybe theyll let me play back up for you". For some reason im dieng to know everything about this girl but I look around at all the people in there nice clothes and suddenly feel really out place especially in front of this soon to be star. My eyes drink in her beauty. I sigh slightly.

[Edited by Inkubus on 12-05-2000 at 02:58 PM]

 

[mr spikey]

Jacque

She said " Yes, everything is fine. So, how was your summer. Do anything interesting?" She began to cut her steak into pieces. I have seen her do this before, cut all her food up before eating it. It was still strange to see her do it.
I began on my lobster and answered her " I went back to France to visit relatives in Strausborg. How about you, mon cherie?" We both tried to keep the conversation on anything but buisness. We chatted and finished the steak and lobster.
I suggested Banana Flambe for desert. Although I thought she would do just as well. I imagined kissing her lips, my hands roaming over her curvaceous body. I then heard Jacque, Jacque? I was startled out of my trance. I looked at her smiling. The Banana flambe had arrived.

 

[teresafannin]

Willow:

The walk in the moonlight was lovely, but after awhile we got cold, so went back to the Inn. Tony asked if I would like a nightcap, I decided to throw caution to the wind & invited him to my room. I hoped the mini bar had something in it, I hadn't even thought to check. Walking across the lobby to the elevator, he took my hand.

 

[catlover]

Tony

We went upto her room,and I immediately got on my knees and built a fire in the fireplace. They kept us well supplied with dry wood and it was blazing in no time. Doesn't do a lot for heat, but it makes a pretty and cozy place to sit on the settee in front of it. We searched the mini-bar and found some cheese spread and crackers, beer, splits of wine and champagne, and small bottles of just about anything we might want. I asked what she might like, and we served ourselves and went to sit in front of what was by then, a nice fire.

 

[teresafannin]

Willow: As Tony built the fire, I fixed a tray with cheese crackers, fruit & wine. We made ourselves comfortable in front of the fire place. I was just a bit nervous about having asked a virtual stranger up to my room so asked Tony to tell me a bit about himself. As we sat & talked, the combination of the wine, fireplace & an attractive man aroused my senses. I slipped my boots off & leaned back on the settee. I realized that I wanted him to kiss me, but felt unsure about making the first move, it had been such a long time.

 

[goddess_euphoria]

Bianca

OOC: Ok, what does Banana flambe consist of? (besides bananas)

 

[mr spikey]

Bananas Flambe

OOC: This is only one version of this desert. Bananas, brown sugar and cinamon are sauted in a pan of melted butter. A liqueur is added ( Banana liqueur or orange liqueur) and is ignited. Once, the flames die down, the desert is served over vanilla ice cream.

 

[goddess_euphoria]

Bianca

OOC: Sounds deliciously drippy... ~evil grin~ (I actually got smart and looked it up myself a little while ago, isn't the internet wonderful? ~L~)

IC: The Banana flambe was delicious, but I couldn't help but think how much better it would taste if I were licking it off Jacque. Just then a bit of ice cream slipped off my spoon and began sliding down my hand. Uncounciously, I leaned over and licked it off. Half way through the motion I noticed Jacque staring at me with an oh-my-god look on his face. I caught his eye and smiled, my tounge continuing further up my hand then necessary.

 

[mr spikey]

Jacque

We were eating our Bananas Flambe, when some ice cream spilled onto Bianca's hand. She spotted it and began to lick if off. I thought 'it was just like her licking ...' stop it, Jacque. She saw the look on my face, and smiled at me. She continued to lick her hand farther than neccessary.
I reached for my glass and drained it again.
I poured the last of the champagne and we toasted each other. I said " Alas, cherie. We are out of champagne, shall I order another bottle?"

 

[Silverlily]

Amber

I blushed a little at his compliment, I still wasn't completely accustomed to public performing. The timbre of his voice had a quality to it that seemed to ease away my earlier exhaustion. "Um, listen, I'm right across the hall in room #4. I really need to get out of the ridiculous dress and I'm sure you want to settle in some, but would you be interested in coming over in a bit for coffee?" Suddenly feeling unsure of myself, I quickly added, "If you're too tired, I understand." With a little smile, I turned and walked to my door trying to look calm. Looking back, "I'll be up for a while, just knock."

Stepping inside before my composure gave out, I shut the door and leaned back into it, heart pounding. What the hell was I thinking? Sean must think I'm insane. Oh well, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I slipped out of my dress and hung it back up in the closet and pulled on a pair of very worn jeans that fit me like a glove, a snug tank top and an oversized flannel shirt. Slowly, practicing my breathing exercises to quiet down my heart, I measured out the coffee and set it to brew.