Biker's Virgin

“Brent had a party a few weeks ago, and that’s where we met. Since then, we’ve been talking constantly over the phone when I’m done with work.”

“Geez, she might have put you in the friend zone, dude. I mean, it’s been weeks, and she’s not interested in meeting you?”

“No, that’s not the reason we haven’t met again,” I said. “In fact, I think she’d really like meeting in person. It’s just that my schedule—”

“Wait…you’re the reason?”

“Well, I’ve been busy.”

“Fuck that, make time,” Kendrick said. “I mean, you like this girl, don’t you?”

“Yes.”

“And, you can talk to her, right?”

“Yes.”

“And, she’s got a banging body?”

I stopped short and narrowed my eyes at him.

“What?” Kendrick said. “I’m curious. What does she look like?”

“None of your business.”

“Don’t worry; you don’t have to worry about competition or anything. I wouldn’t move in on a girl that my bro’s after. Well?”

I smiled. “You are such a child.”

“Tell me.”

“She’s beautiful,” I said. “Blonde hair, hazel eyes, medium height—”

“Body?”

“She’s got a good body.”

“Have you pictured her naked yet?”

“Okay,” I said, standing up. “I think I’m going to head to AB support now.”

“Aw, come on… We were bonding.”

“Is that what we were doing?”

“Fuck you, Phil,” Kendrick yelled at my retreating back. “I don’t even know why I’m friends with you.”

Laughing, I headed to Apparatus Bay Support to clean out my supplies and make sure all the equipment was ready for the next emergency call. I was sorting through my equipment when Sergeant Green walked in. He was a tall, impressive man with a thick silver mustache that matched his silver hair. I had a huge amount of respect for the kind of man he was, but more importantly, I had gratitude for him taking a chance on me when no one else would.

“Phil,” Sarge said, coming forward when he spotted me.

“Evening, Sarge,” I greeted. “How’s your wife?”

“She’s nagging me to retire,” he said in his deep, clear voice.

“Retire?” I said. “You’re much too young.”

Sarge narrowed his eyes at me. “I’m pushing sixty and don’t pretend you didn’t know that.”