Long distance episode 1Updated at Apr 25, 2021, 03:16
Ana's stomach backflipped when her plane touched down in England. In fact, the closer she got to see Max, the worse it would get, but in a good way.
They had met through a friend in common, who had studied abroad. Once junior year was over, Rodrigo came back home, and brought bright-eyed Max with him. He introduced the two at his homecoming party, and they instantly hit it off. He'd say dog, she'd say cat; he'd say summer, she'd say winter; he'd say United, she'd say City. Still, they talked as if they had known each other for ages.
"How do you like Rio so far, Max?" she asked.
"It's beautiful. It's so energetic. Nobody speaks English and yet it feels like home." He raised his beer in a salute.
"That's what all gringos say. Did you get to see anything interesting so far?"
"Not really." He made a face. "Rodrigo's not exactly doing a good job of showing me around."
"That's an outrage!" Ana brought a hand to her chest to feign the feeling. "Screw Rodrigo! I can show you around"
"Really? You wouldn't mind doing all the tourist stuff with me?"
"Nah! I've never done that stuff either." She waved a dismissive hand. "It'll be fun for the both of us."
"Wait, you've never been to Rio's tourist spots?"
"Of course, not. I live here. Have you ever been to the John Rylands Library?"
"You have a point... So you have a thing for neo-gothic architecture."
"And rare books as well." She raised her beer in a toast. "I'd love to visit sometime, maybe stop by Etihad Stadium to catch a game."
"Don't start."
The next day, she showed him around, not just to tourist spots, but regular leisure spots as well. He kissed her on top of Corcovado, overlooking the whole city. One week later, they slept together, and the sight-seeing became a series of countless sexcapades. They did it at the library, at the museum, the club, the bar, the zoo, you name it. They also did it at her place, at Rodrigos' place, upside-down, standing, sitting...
Watch out for episode 2