Claire and the Boys Next Door Ch. 09

"So, no second thoughts about our arrangement?" Luke took the initiative.

"No." I looked him in the eye. "Have you?"

"Ah, no, of course not." His eyes flickered down to the floor next to the bed. "I have your presents right here."

He bent to pick something up and I walked slowly across towards him. He put a bag from some expensive looking clothes shop on the bed and then reached inside and pulled out what looked to be a long, black evening gown. He held it out towards me.

"Oh, that looks gorgeous."

It did, and I gladly took it and held it up to study. At first glance it had seemed elegant but far more conservative than anything I'd been expecting to wear that evening. Looking closer, however, it was far more daring. It was strapless and the front of the dress also dipped between the breasts so would no doubt offer lots of cleavage. It looked tight around the bum and would then hang loosely over my legs almost to my feet, but there were several splits stretching up to mid thigh and possibly higher. I was still surprised they'd chosen a dress, but it began to make a bit more sense.

"Seriously, this is a gorgeous dress." I looked around the room, all three me were watching me closely. "I'm not sure the bra I've got on will work with it, though."

I expected that we'd soon agree that maybe I didn't need a bra at all, but my comment seemed to spur Colin into action.

"I've, er, taken care of that."

He reached to the side of the couch and handed me another bag. I put down the dress carefully and checked inside, it was immediately clear it was underwear. I looked up at the three men watching me closely.

"How very thoughtful." I smiled, "I suppose you're hoping I might feel obliged to model this for you without the dress." From my tone it was obvious I wasn't offended or even really bothered by the prospect.

"Well, we did wonder." Luke grinned, I could see his hopes rising by the second.

"It's just like a bikini, really." Colin sounded more nervous but was still keen to be involved.

"That's true, but." I hesitated, pulling the lingerie out of the bag. "I'm not sure there's quite enough to make a bikini in here." I held up what I'd found, which was black stockings, a suspender belt and a pair of knickers. They looked small, expensive and attractive but there was still no bra.

"Oh, wait, there should be."

Colin stood and quickly took the bag from the bed, he rooted around in the paper and after a few false starts pulled out something I'd missed.

"Here it is." He handed me a pair of small, black pouches fastened together. "They, er, said it was what you needed with that sort of dress."

As he'd spoken I'd figured out what it was, they were adhesive bra pads that would sit on my boobs and push them up. I'd never worn them before but I knew the principle, they would supposedly stick in place without the need for a fastening around my body.

"Right." I held it up and all four of us stared. "My bikini top was bigger than this wasn't it, Geoff?"

"I suppose it was." There was a slight pause before he added, "not by much, though."

"You would say that. Well, I guess we'll start with the dress and see how it goes."

"Perfectly acceptable." Luke clapped his hands together and looked towards the bathroom. "If you like you can get changed in there." He said it hesitatingly, as if I might choose otherwise.

I tried to give him a knowing smile. "I think I will use the bathroom if that's OK?"

"Of course."

He extended his arm to show the way, I picked up the dress and underwear and went inside. I smiled once again at the three of them as I shut the door, everyone was acting so polite and pleasant but the tension underneath was delicious. I wondered if they were all getting as a big a thrill from it as I was.

Spurred on by that I changed quickly, letting my dress and underwear drop to the floor and be kicked to one side. As I stood naked, fumbling with the stockings I realised that I hadn't locked the bathroom. I immediately knew I wasn't going to bother, it didn't seem likely that anyone would try and get in but the added frisson was just more fuel for my fire.

By now I was fairly skilled in putting on this sort of lingerie, and I was soon fastening the garter belt around my waist. There was a large mirror over the sink so I had been keeping an eye on myself as I went and I knew I looked as sumptuous as ever. I couldn't wait for the men to see me and it came as no surprise to realise I would definitely be taking off the dress for them. Geoff's almost warning to not go too fast was in the back of my mind, but it now seemed close to impossible to follow. I would have to hope that Luke and Colin's hesitancy to push their luck might help me out.

The bra stuck in place around my boobs easily and definitely gave them some lift. It felt largely secure as long as I took care with my movements, but as I pulled the black gown up and felt my boobs bounce slightly it certainly slipped a little. I settled the bra back and then slipped the gown up and zipped it. I contemplated myself in the mirror. As with the dress I'd worn at the restaurant the quality was evident in the fit and the feel. I was very happy with it.

As expected it hugged my stomach and bum tightly, but flowed down from my hips quite freely. Even as I stood still the splits gave views high enough to offer a hint of stocking top. Higher still was some of my most impressive cleavage yet, with the bulge of both breasts clearly visible. They seemed to be almost flowing out of the top of the gown, and the dip in the neckline offered a glimpse of their round sides. It was an elegant, beautiful dress, but it showed my body off in a serious way. It wasn't a dress suitable for most parties and I couldn't help but wonder about the reaction if I wore it downstairs. Smiling to myself I made my way back to the door.

"Wow!"

As I walked out Luke was the only one to offer comment immediately, but I could feel all three sets of eyes on me in an approving way. Being even more the centre of attention I felt that the room was small with all four of us in it, and I hesitated slightly before deciding to stand by the window.

"You look incredible. As I knew you would." Geoff offered a compliment, he was still stood close to the door and Colin was still on the couch, though was now sat forwards and staring at me intently. He smiled in approval of Geoff's comment but didn't add anything himself.

"Well, I feel like we've got our money's worth already." Luke was now sat on the bed and was the nearest, he was beaming a smile up at me.

"You don't have to flatter me that much!" I looked around, the praise from them despite me being fully clothed was almost a bit disappointing, I realised how much of a let down this would be if I really did just model the dress.

"It's not flattery, it's the truth!" Luke wasn't slowing down, and he looked around at the other men for back up. Colin again smiled and nodded his agreement, but Geoff didn't particularly react.

"Thanks."

I tried to think of something to do for them to maybe move things along but there wasn't much room and I didn't have many ideas. The atmosphere was still too hesitant and elegant, and there was no shared understanding as to what I would do. I reflected that if Jim were here I'd likely have been naked minutes ago, and I knew a significant part of me wished it were the case.

"Shall I model it a bit?"

"Of course, of course." Luke again held his hand up as if to suggest I circulate around the room, and given that was also all I could think to do I walked nearer to him, then turned to drift slowly by. I noticed his eyes drop down my body and linger on my legs. I paused and looked down with him. He took the bait.

"The, er, assistant mentioned that you'd need to wear it with stockings. They do look most attractive."

"Oh, do you like them?"

His smile was an obvious yes, and I reached down and widened one of the splits, giving him a clear view of my left leg up to the garter belt. His gaze lingered as I let him look for a few moments before moving my hand away. He looked up to my face with what seemed a look of gratitude and anticipation. I shrugged.

"Well, you paid for those as well, didn't you?"

"Colin did."

"Oh yes." I turned to him. "Well then."

I walked slowly over keeping eye contact for a moment before looking slightly away, knowing that as I did it would give him permission to run his eyes over my body. As I approached I ran my hands slowly across the dress at the top of my thighs parting the splits there and making sure he got several views similar to Luke's, then I turned around and reached behind to do the same again. I tried to make it as casual and discreet as possible but Geoff and Luke were still watching closely. I wasn't sure how much Colin would see, but there was every chance he got a hint of my lower butt cheeks. Certainly he would have had a good chance to study the stockings and garter's he had paid for.

I turned back to him and, like Luke, he had a smile of delighted thanks on his face. "Gorgeous," he half whispered towards me and I realised that I was still getting a thrill despite how much I was wearing. It was exciting to know I could still tease these middle aged, fairly wealthy men in the same way I'd once teased Tom and Jim.

Finally I sashayed over to Geoff who, true to form, still looked fairly serious and made no effort to move any closer to me as I went. I stopped in front of him and tried to stand presenting my body as provocatively as I could.

"Is this maybe a little boring for you, Geoff?"

"No, not at all. You really do look fantastic."

I smiled and turned as if to show him all angles, but I lingered with my bum towards him. It was essentially the same pose I'd done for him a few days back that had lead him to strip and spank me, and I was sure both our minds went there.

"It's not a bikini though, is it?"

Geoff didn't immediately reply and I wondered if he would give my tightly packed bottom a little pat. I wasn't disappointed and I felt his hand run quickly down my lower back and squeeze a cheek. My body was between him and the other men, but I couldn't help but let my expression change slightly as I felt the touch, and it seemed Colin had possibly realised what had happened. I saw him look up from my body and then glance quickly at Geoff. I walked away from Geoff back towards the window.

"Well, this was lovely but maybe you need to get back to the party? Luke, you especially, you are the host!"

I tried to sound a little teasing rather than as if I was seriously suggesting an end to proceedings.

"Oh, I'm sure we could find a little more time. Besides," he glanced over to the couch, "Colin, you haven't, er, really seen what you bought, have you?" Although there was a mild hesitation and the request for me to undress was heavily euphemistic, Luke still made it smoothly enough. I turned to Colin as well.

"I, er, saw the stockings when Claire came over, so, well."

Colin wasn't really able to back up that request, and his face suggested even he was disappointed about that.

"Really, you saw enough?" I sounded very surprised.

"Well, I." He paused and then started again. "I don't think I could ever really see enough." He made eye contact as he said this, suddenly seeming much more confident.

"That's the spirit." Luke joined back in immediately. "Claire, maybe you could give us a clearer view?"

"You mean open the splits a little more, like this?" I reached down again and pulled one open which left my right leg fully visible almost up to where the black, laced panties began. I held the pose and looked up, playing dumb. I think everyone knew it was an act.

"That's gorgeous, but I'm still not sure we can fully appreciate things." He shook his head sadly.

"I suppose the only way would be if I took the dress off." I tried to sound casual.

"That's an idea!" Luke's smile was getting wider and wider, he seemed utterly delighted with the way the conversation was going.

"This is just our first meeting with Claire, and there is a party downstairs. We shouldn't pressure her." Geoff stepped in, it seemed he might try and slow things down himself.

"There's no pressure, Geoff, and it's my party." He looked back at me. "Besides, it was Claire who suggested taking off the dress, wasn't it?" He paused. "Who are we to disappoint a lady?"

I couldn't help but laugh. I turned to Geoff and a look passed between us before I spoke. "If we're really sure we have the time it's fine. Only quick though, and it stays in this room, OK?"

"Of course!" Luke sat back on the bed and Geoff nodded to me, accepting my decision. I got the impression he didn't really mind, he had just been giving me an out if I wanted to take it.

I stepped out into a space roughly in the middle of the three men, as ever I was instinctively thinking about putting on the best show. I still had the excited, confident feeling of delight that had been growing in me all evening, but taking off my dress didn't seem too big of a step. It was just another round of teasing. Earlier I'd been disappointed by what seemed the slowness of things, but as I got more used to this evening's particular atmosphere I was learning to enjoy it for what it was.

When I was where I wanted to be I looked around at the three of them, then raised my hair with both hands slightly.

"Would someone do the honours?"

The men got the hint that I wanted help being unzipped. Luke started to rise but Colin was quicker, he was on his feet and muttered an, "allow me" in seconds and I turned to give him access. I waited and smiled at Luke who settled himself back on the bed with a look of mild disappointment.

"Next time, perhaps." I smiled as if to agree.

I soon felt Colin's hands on the back of my dress, and after a brief fumbling the zip went down. It wasn't a large zip and the dress wasn't too loose afterwards but I always got a jolt of excitement from a man undressing me. I turned back as he sat back down and whispered a thanks in his direction, he seemed happy.

"Well, then." I smiled and started to carefully pull the dress lower. I needed to go slow at first to make sure the adhesive bra stayed in place, but once that was fully exposed I had to pull somewhat firmly to slip it over my hips. I was concentrating on this manoeuvre so although it took a few seconds I didn't look up to get the reaction from the men until the dress was pooled at my feet and I was stood in just stockings, garter belt, panties and a tiny bra. Their expressions were as slack jawed as ever, and I drank in the confidence they gave.

"Is it what you expected?"

"My god," from Luke was all the audible reaction for now, so I stepped out of the dress and kicked it lightly towards the side of the bed to get it out from underfoot. Even doing that I felt my breasts move and the bra slip ever so slightly. I really would need to be careful, but I was too vain to try and shift it back in place while the men were taking their first proper look at me. I didn't want to spoil their view even for a moment.

I turned to face Colin, which meant I presented a view of my bum to both Geoff and Luke. The knickers were in keeping with rest of the clothing, black, elegant and expensive looking. They were laced and while not a thong were not that big either. I hadn't examined them closely but it seemed likely they gave a least a hint of my pubic hair. From behind I was sure they didn't get in the way of a pretty fantastic view.

"Money well spent?" I said it as I took a few steps towards him. He looked up at my face after a few moments.

"Yes, absolutely." His hesitation and perhaps slight deference to the other two men seemed to be much less, but then I was currently giving him all my attention. I stopped slightly in front of him and then gave a slow 360 turn. I glanced briefly at the other two men, but soon turned my attention back to Colin. As ever it was my intention to give all of them a private moment.

"Am I wearing it how you hoped? All the straps done up properly?" I was just saying things to make him look closely at my body, and every time he did I felt another step up in my mood. I was feeling totally in control and I realised I wanted more from him right now.

"Did you feel these stockings in the shop, they really are incredibly smooth?"

"No, I didn't."

I paused looking at him with what I hoped was a teasing glance. After a few moments I saw his right hand twitch and move slightly towards me.

"Go ahead."

His hand moved towards me ever so slowly and when I could I impatiently took hold of wrist and quickly settled it on the top of my stocking.

"It won't bite."

He looked up at me briefly, then gently lowered his hand down to my knee feeling the stocking as he went.

"See?"

"Yes, it's very smooth." He paused. "Lovely."

He started to raise his hand, running it back over my leg. He was now holding me quite firmly but wasn't squeezing and as he reached the top of the stocking he again stopped. I could feel myself slipping into full Claire mode and without a real thought again took his wrist and lifted his hand onto my hip and the garter belt.

"Feel that too, the whole thing is gorgeous against my skin."

He kept his hand in place and looked up at me. We shared a look and I couldn't help but think of how his son had done exactly this to me. He didn't look extremely like Tom but it was clear there was a resemblance, I didn't know quite what that meant to me over and above the excitement of another man ogling my body, but it seemed like something. Perhaps it just explained why I felt so comfortable and confident with him already.

After that look Colin's hand started to slide along my belly tracing the garter belt but not straying below to my panties. By now I was starting to feel the real excitement in my stomach, almost as if I was a bit sick. I realised I should really move away from him and on to Luke but I didn't want to.

"Wait, I hear voices."

Geoff's voice broke the moment, he sounded immediately tense and serious. Colin and I froze in place, his hand still on my body.

"You do?!" Luke was alarmed, he got up and joined Geoff near the door. We waited and this time we all heard them, they weren't very close but were obviously much nearer than the party downstairs.

"It's my wife!"

We listened again, the conversation continued. I couldn't make out any words.

"I'll just try and see what's happening." Geoff immediately went to the door. It appeared that Luke's immediate thought was to stop him but he let him go. Clearly none of us had any idea what to do, Colin took back his hand and I stepped away.

"Should I, er, get dressed?"

Luke looked at me in alarm, his reassured, easy nature seemed to have deserted him.

"I, um."

Before he could say anything else the door opened and Geoff poked his head round. He spoke in a low but firm voice.

"It's your wife, she's bringing someone to see the bedroom and they're already halfway up the stairs gossiping." He paused very briefly, "They'll be here soon so I think Colin and Claire need to hide. Good luck." And with that he shut the door.

I looked with panic at Luke, who returned the gesture. We heard a flood of laughter from outside nearer still and that spurred him into action. He looked around quickly, then opened a wardrobe.

"It'll have to be in here." He grabbed my hand and started to pull me towards it.

"What about the bathroom?" Asked Colin also sounding alarmed, but remembering to talk quietly.

"She'll show that off, it's her pride and joy."

I couldn't think, I was being bundled across the room.

"My clothes!"

"No time," said Luke. As he shoved me inside. It was a big closet but full of clothes, I ended up stood between fur or, more likely, fake fur coats.