The next morning I quietly make my way downstairs after a cool shower in hopes to not allow my body to continue to show signs of it wanting what it shouldn't have. I can clearly see how good-looking Eli is, but I also can clearly see he's Christopher's age and there's no way I'm allowing myself to go to that forbidden place with someone young enough to be my son. 

"I just hope he keeps his hormones in check," I whisper and hear footsteps behind me.

"Please be Chris," I whisper and soon feel hands gripping my hips.  My body tenses up as I feel soft lips caressing my neck. 

"Shit, Eli, this can't happen, we can't happen," My stern voice insists. His hands turn my hips to face him.

"Tell me why Erin. You give me a good enough reason and I'll back off, I'll even catch the next flight back school," his voice stern and convincing. I look up at him and look in his eyes to see if I can tell if he's being serious. 

"Elijah, I have already given you my reasons why we can't go to that forbidden place. We barely know each other, and the main reason, you're my son's friend and the same age as Chris.  Can you honestly stand there and tell me you're wanting to look down at a woman who is old enough to be your mother? He steps forward lifting his hand to caress my jaw. His beautiful smile nearly causing me to jump on him.

"Those are not good enough reasons, Erin. I might be your son's age, but I am at a legal age to consent, and pleasure who I want.  I don't see what the problem is. You're a full-grown adult, and so am I. It's true you're older, but there lies the excitement. Is it you just can't allow your self to be with a younger guy, or are you afraid you just might like it too much and will keep wanting more of me?" He whispers next to my ear as his hand travels up my thigh under my robe. 

"Damn it, Eli, you're my son's friend. That alone makes us off-limits."

"Well, I'm very sorry you feel that way, Erin.  I'll back off...for now."

"For now, what does that mean, Eli?"

"It means Erin, we both know it's just a matter of time till you cave, and I'll be waiting when you decide you're finally ready to give in to our attraction. Like I said before, the next time I want you taking control over me. I can't wait," he smirks as he exits the kitchen.

"Dear lord, he is not making this easy. Please do not let me go where a big part of me wants to go with him."

"It's been three days and Eli is pretty much keeping his distance. Part of me knows that's a good thing, but if I'm being honest with myself, the other part of me kind of misses the attention of the opposite sex. I know how insane it is to even admit to missing him flirting, showing his desire to want to be with me, but then my common sense is causing me to be the adult mature woman I am.  What's really insane is we met three days ago and the first day he met he was coming on to me," I look at my best friend's shocked face. She quickly gulps down her glass of Jack.

"Damn, Erin, and I can't even get even so much as a wink from the opposite sex. Here you have this young, good-looking guy showing you how irresistible you are and you're complaining?"

"Yes, Donna. You do realize Eli is the same age as Chris, my son?"

"Okay, I know, but you're not Eli's mother and it's not like you would be breaking any laws by going to that fun erotic place, Erin."

"Okay, but the fact of the matter is we don't know each other, and I'm having a hard time getting past me being old enough to be his mother."

"Come on Erin, after all the hell your ex dumb ass put you through, after all of the sacrifices you made to help get him where he is now at his job, what is so wrong with you having some fun? " She causes me to reconsider getting to know Eli more.

"I don't know, Donna. He's making it pretty clear he is dying to get in my pants and chances are, if I let him, I'll never see him again. He was coming onto me way too quick."

"So, tell him you insist on getting to know each other. If he's willing to put on the breaks, then you will consider starting something."

"I can't even believe I'm even considering what I shouldn't be considering," she grins as she steps in front of me.

"Admit it, Erin, that young good-looking guy woke up the dom side in you. Don't tell me that part of you isn't dying to take control of him. We both know how much you love taking control when it comes to... shall we say, certain fun activities?"

"I'm not blind, Donna, I can see how good-looking Eli is, but that part of my life came to an end when Chris was born."

"So, wake up that side of you again. Chris is a big boy now, just make sure he isn't around when mommy wants her itch scratched," I roll my eyes at her words.

"Very nicely put, Donna. I don't have an inch that needs to be scratched."

"Oh, yes, you do and you're wanting Elijah to scratch your itch. There's nothing wrong with that, Erin. We used to train guys Eli's age to either be subs or doms."

"Yeah, Donna, but they weren't my son's friend either." 

"I hate seeing you like this. You have a right to live your life and have some fun just like the rest of us, Erin. Just because you're a mother doesn't mean you should stop fulfilling your erotic desires." 

"God Donna, part of me really wants to just screw it and screw Eli, but if Chris found out his mother is having sex with his friend, he could end up hating me."

"You know Chris could never hate you, Erin. Chris wants you to be happy and start living your life and having fun."

"I don't know what to do."

"I think you do. You know what you want, or better yet, you know who you want. I say go for it, Erin. Let Eli scratch your itch."