Dear Readers,
Thank you for following Tracy and John's story and offering comments, suggestions, and constructive criticisms. I have tried to incorporate your suggestions, while remaining true to my vision of the story. I hope you will find the end of their journey together satisfying.
Leto423
We saw each other often over the next week. She invited me for dinner, we went on evening walks. She even talked me into trying jogging with her, but I couldn't stay up with her for long. No matter what we did, we spent our time talking and getting to know each other more intimately. We limited ourselves to holding hands, sharing kisses, and long hugs.
On Saturday, I invited her for a cook-out. As we ate, I said, "Tracy, I'm holding a reservation for a cabin at the state park for next weekend. How do you think you'd feel about spending the weekend there with me?"
"I'd love that, John. But, can we wait that long? It means three more days and I know what my kisses do to you."
"Well, I'll have to take a lot of cold showers, but I think I can make it. You'll have to try not to make your kisses too passionate. No more full-body kisses."
"I think it'll be fun tormenting you until next weekend," she said in a teasing voice.
"Then, I'll just have to figure out some way to pay you back. Don't forget, I know how to turn you on, too, Tracy."
"OK, OK. I'll go easy on you," she said with a smile.
We agreed to continue to see each other during the upcoming week. We also made plans that I'd take off work early on Friday and pick her up around 3:00 PM.
We checked in at the lodge and drove the short distance to the cabin. After unpacking, we grabbed some bottled water and sat on the porch. We watched the water skiers, the sailboats gliding across the lake, and the families swimming and playing on the beach.
"It is do relaxing and peaceful here, John."
I agreed. We sat silently for a while, taking pleasure in each other's nearness.
"How about we walk to the lodge for dinner?" I suggested.
"And take our swimsuits, too," she answered. "We can swim in the pool or sit on the beach."
Hand in hand, we walked to the lodge. Over dinner, we talked and laughed and enjoyed each other's company. Afterward, we changed into our swimsuits and strolled down to the beach.
"This is wonderful, John. I'm so glad you suggested it."
"Being with you is what makes it so wonderful, Tracy."
She looked at me and smiled. "You make me feel so good about myself. I think you're pretty great yourself."
Eventually we went back to the lodge and the pool. We swam and played and lounged around until closing, then headed to the cabin. By the time we arrived, we had agreed to get a good night's sleep and save our lovemaking for the next day.
"Let's not wear any pajamas tonight, John. I want to go to sleep feeling you next to me."
"Skin to skin, I like that, Tracy. Thoughtfully, I said, "This will be the first time we have shared a bed for an entire night."
"Yes, and we'll be able to snuggle all night, too," she said with a smile. "But don't you dare do anything that will set me off. It'll be hard enough just being next to you," she warned.
"Me? What about you? Don't you do anything tempting either, Tracy."
We undressed and crawled into bed. Holding each other, we shared lingering kisses. Her body felt so comfortable against mine. Eventually, she turned on her side and I curled up behind her. As I was enjoying her fragrance and her closeness, my fingers absentmindedly began circling her abdomen.
"John," she said with mock sternness.
"Sorry," I said contritely.