Nora was a bit desperate to find a way out of the situation before her children woke. It just wouldn’t do for her kids to find her in bed with a man, especially one young enough to be her son! Well, she thought, not quite that young. Her son, Max had explained that his friend was a service veteran getting his education on the G.I. Bill. Jake was actually several years older than his sophomore roommate, and with a lifetime’s worth of experience.

Nora found herself smiling when she thought of Jake’s experience and how complete it was. She felt her face redden and realized where her mind was going.

“Not helpful,” she said softly.

“What’s not helpful?” Jake mumbled, his arm tightening around her and his breath tickling her ear.

She wondered how to answer him as she relaxed back into his warmth. For a moment she let herself dream – wouldn’t it be lovely if they could stay like this all day?

Moments later shrill screams echoed from downstairs, followed by footsteps thudding up the stairs.