The Neighbor

Just the Way I Like It

Ben huffed as he dried his hair after getting out of the shower. He'd been working on his yard all day, but had gotten distracted since his run-in with Cassie this morning. He chuckled at the way she had been flustered when he called her beautiful. And she really was. He couldn't get the image of her in just her robe out of his head. When she bent over to get her newspaper, he got quite a show. That caused him to accidentally let the lid of the garbage can slip from his hands and slam down. The entire time they were talking, he couldn't help but wonder how her entire body looked. If it's as amazing as that ass, then I'd die a happy man, he thought with a sly smile. 

He finished drying his hair, and then shook it out. When he looked back up, he was looking out the window and into a bedroom. The light was on and there was movement, but he couldn't see who it was. As if on cue, Cassie walked into view. Ben's breath immediately caught in his throat and a devious smirked crept up on his lips. He knew what was coming as he was all but ready for it. His questions about what she looked like naked would soon be answered.

He sat himself on his bed and watched as she removed her necklace, earrings, and any other jewls she had on. Next, she started to slowly remove the straps from her dress. Ben chuckled and moved himself to the edge of his bed. He licked his lips as he watched her move the dress down her body, exposing her white, creamy back and black laced bra. As she moved it further down, he saw her ass again, but it was covered with black, laced panties. "God, I want to rip that off," he growled. He shifted uncomfortably in the towel that was wrapped around his waist. The cotton fabric was getting tight around his groin as he watched Cassie take off her bra and slide down her arms. He let out a deep groan when he got a full view of her breasts. 

With heavy breathing, Ben got up from the bed and walked over to the window. He leaned against the frame and put his forehead against the glass. His breathing was laboured when Cassie slipped out of her panties, unknowingly, exposing every inch of her body to him. His eyes moved up and down her body and took in her curves. Oh, her curves. They were driving him mad already. "I can't wait to sink my teeth into your gorgeous skin; kiss and lick every inch of you; and own you. I will have you, Cassie Hansen," he said to himself in a deep voice that dripped with lust. He continued to watch Cassie slip into a nightie and get into bed. He smirked and decided to do the same.

**

Over the next week, Cassie had been completely engrossed in work. Since she'd pretty much given up on writing, she was able to get more hours at the restaurant. She mostly worked eighteen hour days, but every morning, she and Ben would spark up a conversation before she left. When she got home, she would notice his lights were off, but was never aware of the predatorial eyes that were glued to her whenever she changed out of her clothes just the way he liked it. It was almost impossible to notice when he blended into the darkness so well. 

On Saturday morning, Cassie got up to work a short shift. It was only eight hours, which meant she'd be off by two in the afternoon. She also had the next two days off, so she couldn't wait to get that started. She was just locking her door when she heard her name being called. She knew that it was Ben (it always was) and turned to him with a smile. This morning, he wasn't in yard work clothes, but a bathrobe and slippers. Cassie smiled at his outfit and walked up to him. 

"Wow. And here I was, starting to think you only owned sleeveless tees and basketball shorts. Ben chuckled and told her, "Believe it or not, I own a lot more than just that." Cassie chuckled along with him. Once they stopped, Ben started to nervously look around and scratch the back of his head. Cassie noticed and asked, "Are you alright?" He shot his eyes back to her and stuttered, "Um, y-yes, I just...I have a question to ask you." Cassie nodded, urging him on. He took a deep breath and said, "I know you mentioned having a short shift today and, well...would you like to go out later? Maybe to dinner or to go get a drink?" Cassie sucked in a breath and said, "I was kind of planning on avoiding the night life tonight..." She saw Ben's face fall for a quick second, but then spark back up, while he said, "Of course! No problem, I completely understand. Maybe another time, then." He started to turn away, but Cassie caught his arm before he could go any further. He looked curiously at her. "Breaking Bad starts at six. Any time after that, I'm out of this world and into Walter White's." Ben's smile returned as he said, "I'll be over at four, then." "I'll get the booze." "I'll bring the food." After that was settled, she started heading to work. Ben watched her as she walked away. His shy school boy smile turned sinister. "Got you."