Juliette watched the screen as I toggled through my Netflix favorites.
"Nothing on a big screen like this. Sometimes my clients like to watch videos on their computers or do webcam shows with me..."
I shook my head as I flicked through my watch list.
"I think you'll find this a little more relaxing. With these kinds of movies, you just sit back and enjoy."
"Is this another thing friends do together?" Juliette asked.
"Yes," I smiled. "It's something special friends like to do together."
"What kind of movies do you enjoy watching?"
I flipped through my favorites list and stopped at one I hadn't seen for a while.
"I enjoy all genres, but I have a bit of a soft spot for romantic films. This is one of my favorites. It's called An Affair to Remember, starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr."
I clicked the start button and the movie began playing. During the scene where Cary Grant strolls aboard the cruise ship and other women point and ogle at the famous character, Juliette turned to ask me a question.
"Those women seem to find this actor quite attractive. Do you find him handsome also, Jade?"
"He's Cary Grant. The very embodiment of a suave and sophisticated gentleman. What's not to like?"
I paused for a moment, watching his co-star's reaction to the excessive fawning of his shipboard fans.
"He is indeed very attractive," I said. "But I have to confess, I've always had a bit of crush on his co-star in this film, Deborah Kerr. Maybe it's just because she's a redhead like you. You're very pretty, just like her."
We continued watching the playful courtship of the two main characters as they pretended not to be interested in one another, until their first kiss at the ship's rail with the sun setting behind them.
"Why do people kiss, Jade?" Juliette suddenly asked me. "As I understand it, they don't have the same sense organs in their mouth that they do in their genitals, and they can't reach climax like they can when they touch themselves in other places."
I turned to look at Juliette and laughed. I found her naivety endearing and felt myself becoming more attracted to her with each passing moment.
"That's a good question," I said, pausing the movie with my remote. "People don't do it so much to feel physical pleasure. It's more of an emotional connection. They usually do it when they're in love. It's a special way to feel close to someone without it becoming sexual."
"Like when you want to be a lady?"
"Yes, exactly like that."
I tapped the remote to resume the movie, and Juliette watched the two actors engage in a long, passionate kiss.
"Does it feel good to kiss?" Juliette asked. "Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr certainly look like they're enjoying it."
I paused the movie again and peered over at Juliette.
"Have you never been kissed? It can be quite pleasurable—if it's done properly."
"So far, my clients have only been interested using my mouth for other purposes. Can you show me how it's done properly?"
I smiled at Juliette and placed the remote on the side table.
"It would be my pleasure, Juliette."
I leaned closer to Juliette and placed my lips gently against hers. Her lips were soft and pliable, like the rest of her skin. I closed my eyes and placed my hand behind her neck then turned my head and opened my mouth. When I opened my eyes briefly to see Juliette's reaction, her eyes were wide open. I pulled back, raising my eyebrows.
"You're supposed to close your eyes when you kiss someone," I said. "It's kind of rude to stare at your partner while she's kissing you."
"Really?" Juliette said. "But I was enjoying watching your reaction as you kissed me. I could hear your heart beating faster and feel your breath pulsing on my face."