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Our relationship had an intense beginning, full of heavy flirting and possibility, until the realities of existing relationships came crashing in to spoil the party. Now, over a year after we first met, we’re both in different places. I’ve been separated from my wife since shortly after lockdown was lifted and your relationship ended a while ago. We’re closer friends then ever, and since I’ve had my own place you’ve been coming over a couple of times a month to get high, cuddle up and watch movies. When you finally caved after months of asking and came over for the first time, I know you didn’t fully trust me. But, with each movie night we had, you became more and more comfortable around me; eventually staying in my spare room and having breakfast with me before leaving a few times. It was always a weird experience. I love your company and your friendship, but the want I’ve had inside me since we first met is still there. It’s less intense now, sure, but it hasn’t gone away. Having you cuddled into me while I stroke your hair is like a sweet torture. I wouldn’t give it up, but it does nothing to lessen the desire to have you that still burns inside. And since you’ve been single, I haven’t stopped thinking about asking you out. You’ve been over twice since you broke up. Once was quite soon afterwards and we talked into the early hours, holding you when you cried. My heart broke for you, and all I wanted was to look after you and make you happy again. The second time you came over, you were more yourself although you were obviously still upset and again, I felt the need to baby you.