Short story: Strange Bedfellows

[strangetomato]

Here's something a little different. This (very) short story was inspired by the Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff Pack. I entered one of the lots that is included with the SP, the Romantic Retreat, to test out some of the new content, and this story idea just jumped into my brain. It can be considered to be a part of the story world of Strangetown, here we come.

“Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows." - Trinculo, in The Tempest by William Shakespeare









Warnings: suggested sexual situations.



Johnny Smith woke up in an unfamiliar bed.




He had no idea where he was. The house wasn't familiar. There was someone next to him. His head hurt. He was completely naked. Somewhat apprehensively, he peered over to see who the other person was.

Ophelia. Of course. It was Ophelia.

He had no idea why they were in this strange house, in this strange bed, but he decided not to question it. His brain was still cloudy. He'd give it some time. He got up, grabbed the robe that was conveniently located next to the bed, and started to wander around the room.




"Johnny?" She stirred from her sleep.

"Good morning, Phi."

"Good morning." She smiled at him. "How do you feel? Did you have a good night?"

"Yeah, I suppose I did." He had no idea, but he didn't see any reason to say no.




"I'm going to head to the bathroom for a quick dip in the tub. Why don't you go check on breakfast? See how that's coming along..."

What an odd way of saying it, he thought, but he didn't think too much of it. "Okay. I'll go get right on that." He walked out to where the kitchen would have to be.




Much to his surprise, Ripp was already there, getting started on breakfast.




"Coffee, John?" He presented a coffee mug, suspended between his fingers.

"What are you doing here?"

"What do you mean?"

"Why are you in my house?" At least he thought it might be his house. "This house." He added it, just in case.

Ripp paused, with an amused look on his face. "Are you joking? You're kidding, right?"

"No, really... why are you here?"




"Well, Johnny. I live here."

Johnny thought about it, and it suddenly became clear. Of course. Ripp lived with them. He always had. Why would it be any different here, in this new house?

"God, Johnny. I thought I was forgetful, but you're something else. Must have been one hell of a night."




He juggled the coffee mugs. "Well, I should know, I guess."

"What do you mean?"

"Are you kidding me? I think you'd remember something like that. I know I would. You're just fucking around with me, aren't you?"




"No. I don't know what you're talking about. What should I remember?"

"Oh, I don't know. What do you think?"

"If I knew, I wouldn't be asking you."




"You have absolutely no imagination, do you, Johnny?" He shook his head, and laughed. "Even if you really didn't remember, any fool could put it together. I'm here in a robe, as naked as a jaybird underneath it, and so are you. There's a beautiful, satisfied woman, in a king sized bed, and you can't fucking piece that together?"

"How am I supposed to know that you're not wearing any clothes under that?"

"You want proof? I could show you..."




"Ummm, I don't think that'll be necessary."

"It's not like you haven't seen it already, John. Though I guess you probably forget what it looks like, huh? You seem to forget an awful lot."

Johnny just stood there.




Ripp proceeded to make coffee.

"It's not like you to have such a raging case of the stupids. That's more like something I would fucking do. I guess you must have had one too many. You never could hold your liquor. No worries. We'll just get you some coffee and you'll be fine."

That explained his headache, at least.

"Is Phi awake yet?"




"Yeah. She's taking a bath."

"Will she be joining us after that?"

"I assume so."




"Coffee's ready. It's not great, but I'm getting the hang of it. Bet you never expected to see me making coffee like I had half a fucking clue, right? I'm just full of surprises."




He placed the coffee in front of Johnny, who took a sip, and realized that it really wasn't half bad.




"Like you," Ripp continued, "I never would have guessed that you were so... enthusiastic. You're such a buttoned up guy, by day. It just goes to show that you never can tell for sure, I guess."

Johnny remained silent, and drank his coffee.




"It's funny, you know. I hate team sports. Sports of any kind, really. And it's not something I ever felt the need to have help with, but I was totally missing the point. Everything works so much better when you work as a team. It's the secret to completely pleasing a woman. Twice as much of everything. I mean, what guy hasn't wished that he had two -"

"The coffee is good." Johnny said.

Ripp smiled widely.




"Everything is good."




"Good morning," Ophelia said, as she entered the room. "I see that you've started without me."




"Well, you can jump in at any time," Ripp said.




She just smiled.

"We were hoping you'd join us." He paused, took a sip of coffee, and added, "As always."




Johnny watched as Ripp stepped towards Ophelia, and wrapped his arms around her, inching his mouth ever closer to hers.








Johnny felt his body go cold, and then hot. He felt like he was falling through space.








Then he hit the ground, or what felt like it, and woke up.




Just a dream. Of course. Mental garbage, that's what dreams were. Johnny didn't give them much second thought.




This one had been a little weirder than usual, but that was nothing to worry about, was it? Dreams weren't real.

He went to the bathroom, splashed some water on his face, and then went downstairs.








"Coffee, John?"







 

Comments

[xel-squirgle-ox.livejournal.com]

This was cute! It sounds like Johnny is having a dream about what would happen if they did actually live like they are now forever. Those bath robes are adorable. I'm getting Kitchen and Bath in the mail sometime next week; I'm so excited! :)

[franwi.livejournal.com]

Aw, that ending made me giggle so much! LOVED it! ;)

[ikichi.livejournal.com]

::giggles:: Looks like Johnny doesn't trust Ripp as much as he says he does with Phi, huh?

[inkspottedtea.livejournal.com]

HEE HEE HEE :3

Oh, Johnny, you have suchsuchsuch repressed hots for Ripp! bwahaha.

[cindyanne1.livejournal.com]

Hee hee hee... oh but I hope the dream doesn't make Johnny want to dissassociate himself with Ripp too much, lol! It just wouldn't be the same if they all weren't together!

Very cute little story. (grins)

I haven't taken a look at that house yet. I'll have to do that next time I'm playing!

[madame-ugly.livejournal.com]

*snicker* You're going to become a rob freak (like I'm a man panty freak). Your sims will be wearing them at all kind of inappropriate times.

So, aside from the robe and Frances new-hair love, what else is there to lust for in the new SP?

(since you said there's no suck-rom issues, if I find it cheap I might indulge. . .)

[dothesmustle.livejournal.com]

Okay. Now I really want that Stuff Pack!

Great job on this, the ending made he laugh!

[music-simbol.livejournal.com]

*STANDING OVATION!!!!!*

Ok, I didn't really stand up, but I did clap a lot. That was AMAZING!!!!!!!! I'm don't think Phi or Ripp would actually mind that setup in real life, but I feel like Johnny would be the stick in the mud.

When you think about it, thou, if their living arrangement did extend past college, that kind of thing is inevitable. Or maybe, just Phi and Ripp is inevitable.........

[simgarooop.livejournal.com]

Tsk, tsk, tsk...

Oh Johnny! You know what Freud said: Dreams are the best road to reach someone's subconscious. Is that what you REALLY want for your future? ;)

(And it's so cute that he's such a naive guy even in his dreams)

What a funny story!

The robes are very cute! There are a lot of sweet things in that EP, although I wish the floors actually matched the walls for once. Maxis has an issue with that :S.

[indigoleo.livejournal.com]

Oh, that was very nice!
Something very light and fluffy after a hard day at work.
Some of the new stuff looks nice. I may have to check it out. Eventually. Considering I only just got seasons, though, I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you. :D

[amaryssobellus.livejournal.com]

HAHA! The ending was cute and such a mind fuck for Johnny. Though with how uptight Johnny is I really don't see that being a real future for them.

Ripp reminds me of Joey from friends. :P

[squirrel-tamer.livejournal.com]

FINALLY.

:D

The fact that it's Johnny's dream makes it all the more awesome.

[lovelysims.livejournal.com]

LOVED the way you ended it!

[pixelcurious.livejournal.com]

Hot! :D

[80sfiend.livejournal.com]

HA!! This was great. :D LOVE that Johnny dreamed about them having an "unique" situation going on. :P I LOVE the ending too. Very very amusing. :D

[muslemura.livejournal.com]

Heeheeheeee...

This was great :) And of course it had to be Johnny's dream *grins*

[sofieamalien.livejournal.com]

Awww... I actually feel sorry for Johnny! I mean... you don't get to decide what you're going to dream (because if that was so, I would be dreaming about Alan Rickman every night!) but Johnny's imagination/subconsiuos (sp?) has him looking somewhere..

I'm not too sure Ripp would settle down with just having the two of them (Or maybe really just having Phi [I can't see your Johnny going that far with Ripp..]) I think he has a wandering nature, like cat. He has to stray.

Okay, I think that's enough morning rambling from me, at least for now!

[cindyanne1.livejournal.com]

Hey something I was going to bring up... have any of you all seen the advertisement for the 8th EP coming up? There was a card tucked in with the Kitchen and Bath EP... it's going to be "Apartment Living" or some such. (shrugs)

I've looked it up on the main site and found a few blurbs about it but it's still pretty obscure.

What do you all think?

Hmmmm... maybe that was the "Easter Egg"???

[smjoshsims.livejournal.com]

I was scared for a couple of seconds. It was all a dream! The robes are wonderful! I want this SP! :)

[fireflys-locket.livejournal.com]

"Coffee, John?" Oh, that was funny. :P

[olivethegreat.livejournal.com]

Hehehe... =P