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Lucy had been antsy all morning, jumpy and obviously on edge. Tim tried to think what he might have done or said to set her off but nothing came to mind. It must have been something Sanford had done. Tim never really liked the guy, not for Lucy anyhow. He seemed boring and safe, which should be what Tim wants for her after Caleb, but he doesn’t. He also didn’t want to sit next to her all shift while she was obviously upset about something she wasn’t talking about.
“You alright?” Tim asked her, partially hoping she wouldn't answer.
He could see her freeze up in her seat for a moment before answering, “I’m, I’m fine”, she stuttered to him.
Tim just nodded and dropped it for the time being, but an hour later she was still twitching in her seat. Tim sighed, “Obviously you are not fine, what’s going on?”
Lucy’s cheeks tinged with pink, “it’s personal, you don’t want to know. Trust me Tim.”
Tim groaned, “I am aware I don’t want to know. That is pretty much a given, but that has never stopped you before. If you’re all out of sorts and I don’t feel like getting shot because of your personal issues fogging your mind.”
Lucy stared at him, aghast. Tim just shrugs at her, and waits for her to speak. “Fine! Don’t say I didn’t warn you. I am sexually frustrated. I haven’t gotten off in like a week and a half.”
Tim blinked in shock, “Uhm, okay. Isn’t that something to take up with your boyfriend?”
“Sure, if I had one.” Lucy slunk down in her seat, and stared out the window.
Tim’s eyebrows pulled together in confusion. “What happened to Sanford?”
“We broke up, like a while ago. Just before the undercover mission actually. He didn’t like the idea of the mother of his children disappearing for long periods of time at the drop of a hat. As if we were anywhere close to thinking about marriage yet.” Lucy explained in a huff.
“Oh,” Tim had to say he understood the thought process Chris had used to get to that excuse but also didn’t like that he tried to get Lucy to change her career plans on some imagined future that may not ever happen.
“Not that he would have been much good in this predicament anyhow. Let’s just say he hadn’t gotten past the high school level when it came to technique. I usually had to take care of myself in that regard.” Lucy smirked.
Tim coughed to cover the satisfied laugh and smile. “That, that is too bad, but if you already know how to take care of yourself, why are you so frustrated now?”
“That’s the part you don’t want to hear about”, Lucy answered.
“It gets worse than that? Shit, Chen. Just spit it out already. I’m curious as to how it could get worse than that.” Tim didn’t want to admit he was sort of invested now, and wanted to know the answer for his own reasons.
Lucy sighed, “Fine, you want to know, here you go. I would use a vibrator. It’s quick and very effective. I have trouble getting off without it and have been too tired to spend the time trying. The recent stress and loneliness I managed to burn out the motor, and haven’t had enough time off to head to the adult store and get a new one.”
Tim was silent as he fought to keep the visuals of Lucy getting herself off from running on a loop in his mind, “Can’t you just order one online?”
Lucy sighed, “I prefer being able to see it in person before buying it, getting recommendations from the store workers and sometimes they have ones open so you can see and hear how they work. How loud something is is really important when you have a roommate. I’ve just been working so late recently and haven’t had enough time off to take care of that.”
The visuals kept coming, regardless of him trying to stop them. He could feel his blood pooling below the waist and his pants were starting to get uncomfortable. “Right, okay.” Then he said something he didn’t plan to, and he wasn’t sure where it came from, “We could go by on break if you want.”
Lucy smiled at him, “Really? That would be great. Thanks Tim.”
“Yeah, it’s fine. If it will get you in a better head space it’s win-win.” Tim said.
Lucy clasped her hands together happily, “Oh and maybe you can find something for Ashley while we’re there. They have some really sexy lingerie.”
Tim’s mouth dropped open in embarrassed surprise, “Uhm, yeah that might be a bit weird for her new boyfriend if I bought her lingerie.”
“Wait, you guys broke up? When did that happen?” Lucy asked.
“In Hawaii, actually. She doesn’t want marriage and kids and all that and we got into a bit of a fight about it when she started talking about moving to Hawaii for her career. So we broke up and after we came back, she packed up and moved.” Tim explained.
“Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t even realize.” Lucy looked kind of sad at this, and Tim didn’t want her to feel bad for not noticing.
“I don’t talk about my personal life much, why would you realize? If I had wanted you to know I would have mentioned it.” Tim explained. Lucy went stiff beside him and he knew he messed up, they were friends, she was always there for him when he needed her. Why would he not share this with her unless he didn’t feel the same way about their relationship. “I didn’t want to bother you with my personal issues.”
Lucy gave him a small smile, “Tim, you know you are not a bother. We are friends, and friends listen to each other's problems. You can always tell me these types of things.”
Tim nodded, “Yeah alright.” As they approached the area the store was in, Tim called in for them to be off on personal matters and he pulled the shop into the parking lot. There were a few shady people hanging around outside the store who quickly wandered away when they caught sight of the police vehicle.
Once they had parked and rolled up the windows, Tim unbuckled his seat belt and made to get out of the vehicle. “You don’t have to come in with me Tim, if you don’t feel comfortable.”
Tim tilted his head and gave her an exasperated look, “I have learned through experience not to leave you on your own or shit happens.”
Lucy shrugged, but blushed a bit as he followed her into the store. The cashier greeted them both with a tense smile but relaxed once Lucy explained they were there to shop not investigate. She showed Lucy the latest inventory and her personal recommendations. Just as Lucy had said there were a few even on display that were charged up and able to be turned on. Tim kept quiet and tried not to act like he was listening. Lucy zoned in on one particular model that was long with accordion like folds at one end and a secondary part that curved upwards. Lucy seemed to be very interested in the functions the model offered but when the sales girl turned on the display model Lucy jumped at the sound.
Even Tim was startled at how loud it was, but turning his eyes back towards the display he could see that the folds were there to allow a thrusting motion. Lucy giggled but seemed to be enamored by the motion. “Wow, that looks great, but it’s much too noisy. My roommate would definitely be able to hear that”, Lucy replied. The cashier nodded in understanding and Lucy went to look at some more discrete models. The cashier glanced back at Tim, who was still staring at the thrusting dildo with a strange look on his face. The cashier gave him a knowing smirk before turning it off and going to show Lucy something else. She ended up deciding on a small rosebud shaped item that was highly regarded by other customers. They left the store with a nondescript brown paper bag.