He picked up almost instantly. “Yeah?” He sounded eager.
“I need you to spend more of Saldrea’s money on me.”
I could almost hear the smile in his voice. “Sure, what on?”
“I made a friend yesterday and we’re doing a beach day tomorrow. I need a swimsuit. Could you buy me like… a couple dozen or so… so I can try on a few and see what I like?”
“On it, be there in a bit.”
We hung up, and while I waited for Vyns to arrive, I reviewed my notes on magic. I still had a lot to learn, but I had a handle on the basics. I was also feeling better physically. Working with Rook then studying on my own had excited me. There was so much to learn. My exhaustion had fled, and I was starting to feel a bit more relaxed and easy-going when Vyns arrived a half-hour later arms loaded with bags.
“No one needs this many swimsuits,” he said with a chuckle, “but it was fun spending Saldrea’s money.”
“Want to stay?” I asked. I had a feeling he did. “I could model them for you.” His eyes went wide, a smile rounding his cheeks.
“Heavens yes!”
“Just… no talk about fate or changing the world tonight, okay? I need… a friend.”
“Got it.” He came in and dumped everything on my bed. “Most of these should be your size,” he said as he disgorgedthe bags. “The woman at the store had a good sense for your measurements since she’d help outfit you the other day.”
He stood back and waved his arm at the pile. “All yours.”
I dug in, grabbing two bags and taking them into the bathroom to change. I had a feeling Rook wasn’t around and I’d be safe in here. Not sure why I was so sure of that, but I was.
And so began a few hours of modeling for Vyns. He made all the right noises and even had a few perceptive critiques… for suits he must have sensed I didn’t like as much. I narrowed it down to three I really liked.
The first was a one-piece, black with white accents. I liked the coverage and the fact that it didn’t ride up on my hips or ass. The neckline was a tad lower than I liked and the white accents over the bust made it seem lower still. That and the cut-aways long the side gave the suit a sexy flare. Conservative but sexy.
The second was a bikini in bright red, but not a tiny one. It had good bust support, which I liked. It was a criss-cross halter top with a solid band below the bust and a sexy little boob-window showing off my cleavage. The bottoms weren’t too skimpy and covered well. Alluring while not giving awayallmy secrets.
The last was a tiny string bikini swirled with vibrant colors on what little fabric there was. Daring, yes. Sexy, yes. Supportive, no. This is what you wore to get a great tan or get the attention of all the guys on the beach. Hell, even Vyns blushed when Imade himlooked me over for his opinion.
I didn’t mind the bulge in his pants. If he hadn’t reacted that way, I’d have assumed he wasn’t into women.
“Wear that tomorrow and you’ll cause accidents,” hesaid, breathy. “No one will be watching where they’re going, all eyes on you.”
“Not all eyes, the girls?—”
“No, they’ll be staring at you too, though probably for a different reason. A suit like that makes other girls jealous that you have what they don’t.”
“And what’s that?” I asked, curious.
“Everything,” he breathed.
Oh…
Now I was blushing.
An awkward silence ensued.
“I… should probably go?” Vyns whispered. “It’s getting late.”
Shit! Itwaslate, Myel would be here soon!
Vyns seemed to sense my panic and got up. “You okay?”
“Yup, just… late… like you said.”
