Spring Break Broke My Heart

Spring Break Broke My Heart
By rutger5 (An Original Story Copyright 2012)



In retrospect it was my fault but how could I have possibly known at the time. It seemed to me to be a great and possibly my last chance to convince Courtney that we should be more than friends. Ah Courtney Graham, even now after all that’s happened I still sigh when I think about her.


To me she had appeared to be my perfect girl. Beautiful with shoulder length dirty blond hair and green eyes as well as having one of the nicest bodies I’ve ever beheld. Her breasts weren’t large though they certainly weren’t small and they rode high on her chest as befitting a nineteen year old girl. Her waist was tiny making her full round ass appear larger than it actually was while her legs were long and toned from her years playing high school soccer.


Her physical attractiveness was why I noticed her that first day in art class but it was her musical laugh in response to a joke from Professor Jenkins that made me determined to meet her. Unfortunately I’m somewhat introverted and even more so around gorgeous girls but I wasn’t going to let that stop me here. The first day after class I watched her shoot down two guys who hit on her including a BMOC who was attending school on an athletic scholarship to play football but I remained undeterred.


The next day I arrived late for class when I overslept so there were few seats remaining and surprisingly one was next to my dream girl. Sitting there I waited for my chance and during a lull in the lecture I acted. I introduced myself and asked her if I had missed much in the beginning of the class.


That’s when I found out her name and that she’d won a full academic scholarship. In fact she was the first member of her family to attend college and was driven to do well because of that. She also informed me she had little free time for socializing and certainly none for partying but I didn’t let that faze me. In fact I realized in the long run that could help as she would be too busy for a lot of dating. So slowly I befriended her. It started slowly with lending her my class notes from when she had been sick and missed a couple of classes. On more than one occasion we had lunch in the school cafeteria or coffee in a local shop but I didn’t pressure her at all though I was honest about liking and being attracted to her.


As time went on we sometimes would hang out in one of our dorm rooms studying or watching a movie on the rare occasion she allowed herself to relax. It was as friends that I discovered we had a lot of common interests and likes. Things weren’t perfect though and I found out partially from conversations with her that on a few occasions she’d hooked up with a student for some no strings fun when the pressure of celibacy became too much for her to take. Since she was determined to not have a relationship during college it would be a one night thing after which she would return to her disciplined life. It bothered me that she hadn’t asked me to scratch when she had an itch but I was looking for more than a quick fling so I patiently bided my time.


One night she cooked us a spaghetti dinner and with it we shared a bottle of wine and then hung out. She appeared more relaxed than usual and while we sat on her bed talking and laughing Courtney had touched my arm on a few occasions while making some point. Every time she did I felt sparks that went both to my heart and honestly to my groin. Finally during a moment of silence she was looking at me with what seemed to be a yearning expression so I leaned down and kissed her.


Courtney immediately responded and for the next hour we made out passionately on her bed. Our hands roamed over each others bodies and I can say I touched every part of her though only over her clothing. Probably if I wanted to push things that night I could have slept with her but I knew Courtney’s history and I wanted more than one night of sex no matter how amazing. So before things went too far I kissed her goodbye and went back to my dorm. I masturbated three times that night remembering how she felt and looked and how wonderful she smelled. I hoped that from there I could transition to us being a couple.


The next morning I woke up earlier than usual as I was so excited. I thought about buying her flowers but thankfully I decided not too. Once it was late enough to not appear strange I headed to her dorm room. She answered on the second knock and invited me in looking like she’d just woken up. Courtney was only wearing a long t-shirt I guessed she had slept in. After closing the door she kissed me on the cheek and motioned to a chair for me to sit on and she then sat on her bed. She was twisting her fingers around while looking at the floor when she began to speak.


“Bryan the first thing is I really want to thank you for last night.”


“Nothing to thank me for” I replied.


“Well with the mood I was in you could have taken advantage of me, I was feeling vulnerable as well as horny. Sometimes I get that way and things happen which I regret. And we’re such good friends I would hate for that to be ruined because of one night.”


“Maybe things wouldn’t be ruined if people went in clear headed about such things.”


“No I’ve told you before Bryan that I don’t have the time or right mental state to be in a relationship now. And friends with benefits doesn’t work. Someone will develop feelings for the other no matter what they say beforehand.”


She was correct there. I’d already developed feelings for her and that was before we ever kissed.


“You’re a great guy Bryan. You need a girl who’ll appreciate you right now. If after I graduate college and I’m looking for romance and I meet someone as wonderful as you out there I would go for it. It’s just the wrong time for us or at least for me.”


Of course it was. Its not you, it’s me and all that. What I did know was if we stayed friends for four years then I would never have a chance with her romantically. I would always be her platonic male friend. Even I wasn’t so naïve to think suddenly she would discover Mr. Right had always been there waiting for her patiently. But no matter how hard I tried I couldn’t forget that night we made out and I relived it constantly.


The months rolled by and winter and then the new year arrived. We remained friends and I pined for her the whole time while doing my best to put on a happy face. Then as spring break approached I saw an opportunity for us to spend some time together. Courtney didn’t have the money to fly home again after doing it for Christmas so she was planning to hunker down in her dorm room to study and do school work.


I had the opportunity to fly south to Florida with some friends but I knew my mindset wasn’t right for the whole crazy college break scene of drunken partying. I mean I’d have enjoyed the wet t-shirt contests and all the hot girls there but I knew I’d be comparing them to Courtney and therefore none could measure up. So I decided to suggest something else to her.


My family owned a cabin by a lake out in the country a few hours from the city. It was a longer drive from where we attended college but it could be made in less than a day. For the most part it was used only during the summer and winter seasons, being vacant the rest of the year. So I invited her there.


“So what do you say Courtney? You can’t really want to spend spring break here cooped up in your room. It’ll be good for you to get away from this place for a while and there’s nothing stopping you from bringing some school work if you really want to.”


“Are you sure about this Bryan. I mean you’re right it would be nice to get away and have a change of scenery…”


“All work and no play makes Courtney a dull girl. Besides it’s a big cabin and with all the additions that have been added it’s bigger than a lot of houses so you could go days without us seeing each other. So there would be no pressure on you.”


Her facial expression wavered a minute and then she smiled lighting up her dorm room.


“Okay why not. I’d love to go Bryan. Thanks for asking. You’re the best.”


“Good its set then. Just have your bags packed Friday night so we can get an early start as it’s a long drive.”


I knew she intended to continue her no relationship policy but once we were by the lake where frankly there wouldn’t be a lot to do I hoped to weaken her resolve. The bottles of wine I’d bought and the fact that the cabin had fireplaces would help do their part to warm her up to me. If she had a moment of weakness when I was the only one there it might lead to something happening between us. Well that was what I was hoping for. Then with a little luck I could prolong it for the duration of the stay and who knows. Maybe by the time college resumed we’d be a couple.


We started a little later than I hoped but we still made decent time. The weather was clear and it wasn’t long before we were driving on less traveled roads as we got closer. Courtney had fallen asleep in the passenger seat and I found myself gazing longingly at her when traffic permitted. In fact once I pulled to the shoulder of the road and just stared at her sleeping face for a couple of minutes but when she stirred I quickly resumed driving. I didn’t want her to awaken and discover me mooning over her. That might freak her out so much she’d change her mind and want to go home. In retrospect that would have been better.


Finally I turned onto the little side road that led to the property. It ran a quarter mile before it reached the house. I shook her as we got near so she could see the house and lake as we got close. Courtney yawned and wiped the sleep from her eyes.


“Just wanted you to see it as we approach Courtney. It’s really an awesome view.”


Less than a minute later we came to the final curve in the road and as we drove the house came into sight. It was an actual log cabin though the most recent additions weren’t and it sat high on a bluff and beyond that were the crystal blue waters of the lake which was surrounded by pine trees for the most part. But I wasn’t appreciating the beauty of the cabin or the natural scenery. With a shocked expression I saw that all in front of the cabin were a number of parked cars. It seemed obvious the cabin wasn’t empty.


“Oh shit! I guess I should have called my parents to see if anyone was using it” I said though now it was too late.


I pulled off the road and onto the grass and parked. We sat in stunned silence for a minute before we discussed our options. Neither one of us wanted to make the return drive at this hour after just getting there and at the least we needed to use the bathroom. The odds were by tomorrow or Monday at the latest everyone would be gone leaving the place to us. So we got out and walked to the cabin.


We could hear the sounds of music and laughter even before reaching the door. I opened it and the noise spilled out louder. The first room you entered was a great room and it was original. It had high ceilings and was decorated with typical rustic touches like deer heads on the wall, dark wood paneling and believe it or not a couple of wagon wheel chandeliers.


But right now what stood out was it was filled with a number of people sitting, standing, talking and laughing. I recognized a number of my parent’s friends, both from the city as well as some locals who lived here year round. I didn’t see either of my parents so I steered Courtney by the elbow toward the kitchen. At the least I expected to see my mother there. I returned a few greetings from people before entering the kitchen where I found her. When she saw me she put down the tray of food she held and came toward me with her arms open wide.


“Oh Bryan I’m so glad to see you” she said as she hugged me “I’m surprised you came as I didn’t receive a reply to my e-mail. I was going to call you but your father said not to bother as you were probably flying south for spring break.”


Suddenly she looked at Courtney and smiled at her.


“Do I have you to thank for returning the prodigal son to his family?”


I made a face from that comment. My mother was always saying that since I started high school I avoided my family and it was worse since I went away to college.


“Bryan stop standing here hugging an old lady and introduce me to your attractive friend.”


“Hi I’m Courtney” she said stretching out her hand to my mother.


“Mom…..Courtney, Courtney….Mom” I deadpanned.


“Hello I’m Janet” my mother said as she took Courtney’s hand and then gave her a quick hug with her other arm before releasing her.


“Well the truth is Mom that I never saw the e-mail. I didn’t know you guys were here to tell you the truth. My bad. And don’t be saying you’re old Mom. You look the same as you always have. ”

That wasn’t a lie either. My mother was still an attractive woman in her early forties with a short stylish haircut and a trim figure the same dress size as when she met my father. Due to her tennis and golf she was in great shape and appeared younger than she was.


“Bryan is right Janet. I hope I can look half as good as you when I reach my Mom’s age.”


“Oh my dear I wouldn’t worry about that. You look better now than I ever did even when I was young but I thank you for your kind words. Bryan I wish you had let me know you were coming. But no matter. Even though we’re booked up tonight I insisted to your father that your room was off limits. So you still have a place to spend the night.”


Courtney looked around as while we stood there people passed in and out of the kitchen. Then lowering her voice she spoke softly to my mother so no one else could hear.


“The thing is Janet I kind of need my own room.”


“Oh dear I see. Hmm.”


“Don’t worry Mom. Courtney can sleep in my room. I’ll sleep in the car.”


“No dear we can’t have that. What would people say? Let me think. I have it. We still have that old air mattress we bought for camping and never used. You can sleep on that in the laundry room.”

“Oh joy” I answered.


It was called the ‘laundry room’ for lack of a better term but it was really a combination of a laundry room with some storage space as well as where the boiler and hot water heater were located. It was in the basement so the floor was concrete and except for right over the washer and dryer it was poorly lit and thoroughly drab. The only positive was that my room was also in the basement so I’d be near Courtney and maybe with luck she’d let me pay her a nighttime visit.


“Well let’s get our bags from the car” I told her. “We’ll be right back Mom.”


While I was removing them from the trunk Courtney tapped my shoulder.


“Bryan if you want I’ll take the air mattress, I hate to displace you from your room.”


“No way Courtney, if you saw how dismal the laundry room is you’d change your mind. But maybe I could put the air mattress on the floor of my room if I promise to be good.”


From the pained expression on her face I saw immediately that was a no go.


“Okay fine. At the least can you let me store my clothes in my room though? Both rooms are in the basement.”


“Of course Bryan” she replied.


She followed me to the basement and into my room. It was small and due to being in the basement it had a somewhat low ceiling but it was cozy. I just put my bag in the closet and told her to use my dresser. On the way out I showed her where the nearby bathroom was located. By the stairs there was also a short hallway that led to a closed door.


“What’s that way?” Courtney asked indicating the door.


“That is my father’s den. Forbidden to all unless invited” I said dramatically.


“Oh, okay.”


We headed back to the kitchen and now my father was there as well talking with my mom. He turned to us and when he saw Courtney he smiled before speaking.


“Well look who the cat dragged in. To what do we owe this unexpected honor?”


“Hello Dad. I swear the way you and Mom act you’d think I haven’t seen you in years.