Jackie and Jesse
By Jared86, jared86@cheerful.com
True love isnt always the same old story.

Jesse tried to walk into the gym, working hard to push the heavy doors. Not a
good way to begin a new exercise regimen, to have difficulty opening the damn
door. After a great deal of effort, Jesse managed to get the door open and
walked to the front desk.

Jackie, the owner of the gym, was the only person in the gym at the time and
was currently busy doing bench pressing. Jesse patiently waited, nervously
glancing around the room.

"Is anyone there?" Jackie put down the barbells and walked up to the desk.

"How are you, sir?" Jackie glanced at the thin young man, while he fumbled for
his wallet. His nervous composure and his soulful eyes drew her to him.

"I...Im ok. I wanted to sign up for a membership here." Jesse looked at the
owner of the gym, and felt scared and excited. Her slightly sweating, muscular
form was intimidating to the insecure man, but also...sexy.

"Ok, the first day is a free trial, after that, you can sign up for a 6 month
or 1 year package." Jackie was out of breath from her physical exertion, much
to Jesses enjoyment

"That...sounds good." Jesses body nervously swayed back and forth, his slim
hips catching her eye. Could she actually see his hip bone on those tight
fitting pants?

No! Jackie mentally chided herself. She shouldnt be so shallow like that.
What mattered was what was inside.

Jesse focused his eyes down, trying to blot out the strong, confident energy
he felt from Jackie. I cant ask her out, he thought to himself. Im too
nervous, and besides she probably wants a super buff guy. Or shes a lesbian.

That latter option seemed to be quite likely to Jesse as Jackie showed him
some of the exercises. She performed the exercises so effectively, so
perfectly. Her short dark hair was cut like a mans, like her clothes. Jesse
hadnt met a girl that masculine who was straight. Or bi, for that matter.

"Alright, now you try it." Jackies dark skin helped her blend in with the
black exercise mat; Jesses pale thin did the opposite.

God, she must think Im a bumbling fool, Jesse thought as he made another
mistake. This cant be that hard to do.

In fact, Jackie wasnt thinking anything like that at all. She was actually
glad he needed so much instruction because it meant she could spend more time
with him.

"No, no, put your hand here." She grabbed Jesses hand and put it in the
correct position. For a brief moment, their hands remained touching. Then,
Jackie pulled her hand back.

"Do you think you have it now?" Jesse nodded.

"Yeah, thanks for all your help." Jackie just smiled.

Over and over, Jesse tried to think of a way to ask Jackie out. "Hey, I was
wondering, would you like to go out to dinner sometime?" No...that was too
forward, he thought. Maybe the movies? No, that would not allow them to learn
more about each other...

Deep down, Jesse would have wanted Jackie to ask him out. But, he knew that if
he didnt do anything, she wouldnt just go up to him and ask.

Jackie, meanwhile, was trying to think of a way to do just that. Without
seeming too forward, that is. Guys didnt like masculine women. Especially not
women who are more muscular than they are. Being forward on top of that would
totally jinx it.

As Jesse prepared to leave, he remembered his earlier conclusion that she was
probably a lesbian or interested in a tough guy. He hung his head, deciding to
do nothing.

He certainly looks nervous, though Jackie. He might not get many dates...he
might say yes.

"Um, Jesse?"

"Yeah??" Jesse replied far too quickly to even pretend he wasnt hoping for
her to take the initiative. Jackie, however, was too deep in thought to
notice.

"Would you like to go out to dinner with me sometime?"

"Yes!" Jesses voice jumped up a few octaves, causing it to sound girly and
flustered. "Um, I mean," Jesse cleared his throat, "Yes."

Jackie giggled, and wrapped her arm around Jesses shoulder. "Is tonight
good?" Jesse nodded, and blushed.

Jackie sat in her room, debating about what to wear. That wasnt like her;
fashion was of little concern to her. But she liked Jesse a lot, and this was
important...

Obviously he was ok with her being a little masculine and dominant. But was
that him just tolerating her and being glad any girl liked him? Or did he
actually like Jackie that way? Would any straight guy?

A dress just wouldnt work. Not that Jackie even owned any dresses. It was
either tight fitting exercise clothes, or suits, or jackets and long pants and
stuff for cold days.

A suit would send the message that shes professional. You dont wear a suit
to show someone youre a party person.

Ok, the exercise clothing. He went for you in that before, Jackie thought to
herself.

Meanwhile, James was patiently drumming his hands on his apartment window,
staring into the street. Finally, Jackie showed up, her charming smile in full
view.

"Ready to go for a ride?"

The restaurant had decent food and allowed couples to dance, but Jesse and
Jackie didnt get on the dance floor. They simply talked about life.

"What do you do for a living, Jesse?" He cleared his throat.

"Im actually an interior decorator." Jackie laughed involuntarily.

"I bet people must have given you a hard time in college about that." He shook
his head.

"Actually, a lot of the girls thought I was pretty cool, but in a friend
way." Jackie nodded.

"You know, thats pretty cool because I could use you to help my gym look more
appealing to customers and everything." Jackie immediately regretted it. It
initially seemed like a way for them to talk more often, but the idea of him
working for her suddenly seemed like a mistake.

"Sure, ok." She gulped, hoping things would go smoothly.

After dinner, Jesse and Jackie went back to Jesses well decorated apartment.

"So, Jesse, why did you want to start working out?" Jesse giggled, and then
answered.

"Oh, um, to attract girls." Jesse put his hand over his mouth, realizing that
perhaps the margaritas with dinner had betrayed his better judgment.

"Not all girls think guys look the best all muscle bound."

"Really?"

"Yeah, I think you look great the way you are." Jesse smiled.

"You look pretty good yourself...why did you start exercising?"

"It makes me feel so good!" Jackie exclaimed. "Plus, my muscles just make me
feel more comfortable in my own skin. Its hard to explain." Jesse nodded.

"I understand what you mean. I thought if I could be attractive I could feel
that way."

"Ah, dont be so hard on yourself. A lot of girls are bound to like you. If
you were me it would be much worse." Jesse playfully rumpled her hair.

"Youre cute! You are! Its more than that, though. I mean, you have such a
nice aura." Jackie smiled.

"Really?"

"Yeah, you seem like you are such a strong person inside." Jackie turned and
faced him. They stared at each other for a few moments, trying to decide what
do to and what to feel.

God, I want her to kiss me, Jesse thought. I want her to lean in and kiss me!
Soon, though, fear engulfed him. He couldnt have a kiss...because...it was
frightening.

Jackie hesitated, and then decided to just grab Jesses hand.

"Its getting kind of late...I think I should go." Jesses face darkened. "But
I really wanna see you tomorrow," she saddened before he could reply.

Jesse nodded. "Ill be at your gym tomorrow.

He was there on business the next morning. His professional business, not the
business that he was on the day before. The business of changing his body to
look how people told him was behind him now.

His laid out a plan to renovate and to decorate. Jackie though it was
artistic, but not being much of an art buff she also thought she was
ill-suited to judge.

"Hmm...and we should have music! That will add good atmosphere." Jackie
smiled.

"Ive got a boom box in my car, let me go get it." She returned and played
some loud, angry music.

"Do you really listen to that?" Jackie nodded.

"Yeah, isnt it great?" Jesse shook his head.

"Well, Im into quieter stuff like classical..."

"Well change it then!" Jackie moved to take out the CD.

"No! Its your place; you should listen to what you like."

"Ok." Jesse was very kind. It wasnt just the music; he always was so polite
and respectful. Not like many men Jackie had met before.

Time passed quickly, and it was already closing hour. Jackie was busy closing
the gym up while Jesse was still moving little things around.

"Lets bring this machine to the far wall." He pulled it up and walked
backwards, but he miscalculated how hard to lift it. As he reached the wall,
his coordination error caught up with him. The machine fell back against the
wall, pinning him there.

"Jackie!" She turned around and ran towards the imperiled Jesse. With relative
ease, she lifted the exercise equipment off of Jesse and involuntary hugged
him.

"Are you ok? Do you have any injuries?"

"Im ok. You saved me..." The both giggled. Jackie suddenly felt very
protective and important.

"Jesse, I..." They both stopped talking when they realized Jackies muscular
body was pressing against Jesses thin form.

Jackie felt something within her click. She leaned forward and gave Jesse a
kiss on the cheek. He made a tiny squeal and then quickly returned the favor.

Jesse and Jackie stared at each other, wondering what to do. Eventually, Jesse
said "Do you want to go out with me again? See a movie or something?" Jackie
nodded.

Over the next few weeks, Jackie and Jesse grew quite close, although there
were no more physical interactions other than hand holding. Occasionally
Jackie would try to initiate something, but Jesse would politely refuse.

Is he losing interest? Is he just too scared? Jackie wondered to herself. He
was so wonderful. So kind and sensitive and warm. She couldnt bear the
thought of having him lose interest in her.

"Jackie?" She sighed.

"Yes, Jesse?"

"I want you to know that I really like you." This is great, she thought. He
ducks away from my kiss and he likes me! "I, um...Im really scared." Jackie
hadnt thought about that. What was there to be afraid of?

"Are you afraid of me?" He vehemently shook his head.

"No! Im just...afraid of...being hurt." Jackie pulled the thin man onto her
lap.

"Youre been burned, huh?" He nodded. "I want you to know I would never ever
do anything to hurt you." She kissed Jesses neck and stroked his face as he
started to form tears.

"I want you to feel safe when Im around, not afraid." She let her left hand
support his back so he could lie in spoon position. Warning bells sounded as
Jesse felt himself ease into such a vulnerable position, but he liked it
anyway.

"Jesse, I dont want to do..." She cut him off.

"Its ok. I just want to hold you while you sleep." She meant it, too.

"Thats so beautiful..."

"No, youre beautiful." At this final comment, Jesse raised himself up and
sobbed into her shoulder. Jackie kissed his forehead as he cried. The
tenderness of the moment connected her soul to his. Jackie had never thought
shed meet a man who would have these kinds of feelings, and Jesse never
thought hed meet a girl who would accept them.

When he was done crying, he nuzzled his head against hers, then lay down.
Jackie laid down next to him, wrapping his arms around him.

The next morning, Jesse was busy making breakfast. It was Monday, the day the
gym was closed. Jackie could stay at Jesses place as long as she wanted.

"What do you like? Eggs? Toast?" Ignoring his question, she rushed towards the
kitchen. She paused for a moment to admire how he looked in an apron, and then
hugged him tight.

"Jesse, I cant believe how amazing you are." He blushed. "This might sound
sudden, but...I love you."

"I love you, too."

Jesse and Jackie stayed home the whole day. They talked, they laughed, they
cried. After the day was out, Jesse leaned towards Jackies ear and whispered.

"Really?" He nodded. "Ok." Jesse and Jackie walked towards the bedroom area,
eyeing each other up and down along the way. Jesse was nervous, but ready.
Jackie had been ready for a while, but was glad that now they were both on the
same mindset.

Jackie moved Jesse close to the wall, re-creating their near kiss at the gym.
She wasnt going to let it be only that this time. She leaned in and moved her
tongue to his lips. She didnt want this to be too much for him.

Jesse opened his mouth to her more out of instinct than anything else. He was
rewarded with her tongue entering his mouth, lovingly caressing the inside of
his mouth.

"Mmmm..." Jesse moaned from inside the kiss. He wrapped his arms around
Jackies head, pulling her closer. After a few more passionate seconds, she
broke the kiss.

"Is this ok with you?" He nodded. His face was flushed, and his breaths were
quick and shallow.

Jackie surrendered herself to instinct, desire and passion. There was no more
making sure, no more preliminaries. There was just making love to the man she
loved.

His shirt was the first to go. Before Jesse knew what Jackie was doing, his
shirt was gone, and Jackies hands were on his chest.

She kissed his neck as her fingers pinched his nipples. Jesse cried out as
feeling washed through his whole body. Jackie felt her body tingle as well,
simply from touching him in this way. She pushed her body up against his, and
felt his erection pressing back.

"Jackie...this is so amazing." The idea of having sex with a virgin was hot
enough by itself, but a virgin that was so delicate and precious? Almost too
much for Jackie. Almost.

They rolled onto the bed, Jesse quickly ending up under her. They both reveled
in her dominant position.

Jackie become so occupied with tearing off Jesses tight fitting clothing that
she forgot that she herself was fully clad. Jesse, in the nude, stared up at
her as she removed her garments.

Her top revealed an extremely well toned chest and stomach. As her muscular
arms she raised her shirt over her head, he could see that she had some armpit
hair as well.

Shorts were the next to go, followed by her boxers. Jackie felt her arousal
skyrocket when she saw Jesses manhood grow for her naked form.

Jesse reached up and caressed her arm. "Youre so strong..." Jackie felt her
body shiver with lust at the comment. Jesse moved his hand and gently squeezed
her small, muscular breast. She lay back, enjoying his amateur touch. He
didnt know what he was doing, but that didnt mean it didnt feel wonderful.
He brought his mouth to her chest, kissing a line down to her bulging abs and
down to her womanhood.

"Tell me what feels good," he said right before his tongue pushed against her
pubic hair. No guy Jackie had ever been with ever had the humility to admit he
didnt know everything about sex. And he had done this willingly

"A little bit more up." He moved his tongue and licked, like a cat would drink
milk. "More up. Thats...thats good." Jackie arched her back, allowing the
torturously slow pleasure to take control. After what seemed like hours, she
pressed his head against her. She regretted the humiliating action, but she
wanted him more. Needed him more.

It wasnt in vain; his mouth was now on top of her clitoris. After a few
moments of innocent but hideously cruel hesitation, he suckled it. It didnt
take long for her to climax, yelling and clenching her fist. When Jesse got
up, her juices were on his face.

"God, Im sorry, Jesse." He laughed.

"About what? Letting me have the best experience of my life?" He cuddled up
close to her, licking his lips as she enjoyed her afterglow.

"Youre really sweet," Jackie said as she slowly pushed herself into a sitting
position.

"So are you." He grinned ear to ear from his silly pun. Jackie didnt care
about jokes at this point, she had received something from Jesse and it was
time to give it back. She moved her mouth toward Jesses nipple, kissing and
sucking on it as he moaned in pleasure. Without warning, her hand snaked down
and squeezed his manhood hard. Jackies reward was a girly squeal.

Jackies mouth moved down, towards Jesses genitals. Her lips closed over the
tip of him as her fist slowly pumped him. He moaned and gasped, much to
Jackies enjoyment.

"Jackie, Im gonna..." She stopped for a moment, and then slowly dragged her
tongue across the tip of his manhood over and over. He shook as the near
unbearable pleasure jolted through him. Finally, he came, his vision turning
white. Jackie wrapped her mouth around him, her tongue swirling around him.

Jesse was past words. He could only stare up at Jackie as she brought him up
into her arms. Then, the wonderful warmness overcame him, and he fell asleep.

Jesse and Jackie were close as close could be the next day. They knew that
they would one day have fights and disagreements. They knew that they werent
the norm for how men and women usually acted. But they knew that love
conquered all. Nothing could ever permanently destroy their happiness as long
as they believed in themselves.