On the Rails
30 year old, Bonnie Walcott was preparing for a trip to visit her sister. Her nervous 5 foot 4 inch, 109 pound frame shook in wild anticipation. She hadn't seen her sister for 10 years.
It was going to be a long ride from Salt Lake City, some twenty-six hours to Omaha. Bonnie had booked her ticket on the Amtrak California Zephyr weeks before her trip. Sarah, her sister, would be waiting at the station in Nebraska. Bonnie had never traveled by train before and was looking forward to seeing the beautiful countryside from the train.
The warm summer weather had been perfect, and no rain was forecasted along her journey. Tomorrow morning, she would be on her way. It was an early departure, a 3: 30 boarding. Tonight, she packed a small suitcase and travel bag. She laid out a pale yellow skirt, a light comfy pink sweater, and a pair of sandals for traveling.
At 1: 30 a.m., her alarm blared. Groggily, she made her way into the kitchen. After setting the coffee pot, she headed off to the shower. The hot water stung at her body. As she shampooed her shoulder-length blonde hair, large clumps of bubbles cascaded down her back and tickled their way down the crack of her behind. She lathered herself with a bar of soap, then placed her foot onto the molded shower seat, drawing a razor up and down her leg. Turning, she did her other leg. While her foot was still propped on the seat, she carefully shaved the stubbly growth around her womanhood until she was bare.
After drying, Bonnie slipped on a bra and the clothes she had put out the night before. She seldom wore panties, and this day would be no exception. She stopped to check herself in the mirror. Her mid-thigh skirt hung loosely about her legs, and the light fabric swirled as she turned. The soft angora sweater plunged at her neckline, showing a bit of her 35 B cleavage. Satisfied that she would be comfortable on her trip, she grabbed a cup of coffee and did her make-up and hair.
"3: 00," she told herself. "Time to hit the road."
She arrived at the station as others were boarding. The Sleeping Car Attendant took her suitcase and guided her to her cabin. She had purchased a Roomette for the long trip.
Glancing around, she saw that the lower front and aft facing seats folded down to make into one berth, another berth could be dropped from above. A large window allowed passengers to watch the scenery pass by. She managed to lower one of the seats and threw two pillows on it, creating a makeshift lounger. She removed her bra and wrapped herself in one of the supplied blankets. From her lounger, she could relax and watch out the window as the train departed. It wasn't long before the darkness of the mountains surrounded her, and the only thing in sight was the occasional car lights in the distance. The gentile rocking of the train, as it slipped between the rails, lulled her to sleep.
She dozed for several hours, waking to a sun brightened cabin. She was hungry...and she wanted coffee.
Halfway to the dining car, the soft tickling of the angora sweater against her nipples reminded her she hadn't put her bra back on. Looking downward, she saw the nubs lightly pressing against the soft fuzzy material. "Oh, what the Hell," she sighed. "I don't know anyone here, and I will never see any of them again."
The dining car was nearly empty as she slipped into a booth, sliding near the window. After the attendant brought her coffee and took her order for a fruit cup, she noticed the man staring at her from a few booths away, sitting across the aisle.
His dark hair, highlighted with gray on the sides, was close cropped to his head. A tightly groomed beard framed his chiseled jawline. Broad shoulders filled a light blue dress shirt with two undone buttons at the neckline. She tried to make out his age. He appeared to be 35...maybe 40...no, ageless. His lips formed a slight smile as his dark eyes appeared to be devouring her, eyeing up and down her.
She was suddenly aware of her nakedness under the light skirt and soft sweater. A warm rush of heat ran through her. A small tingling sensation rose in her hardening nipples. The throbbing of her heart begin to pulse between her legs as his eyes slowly moved over her body.
"Oh, crap!" raced through her head. "He's getting up." Her breath tightened.
Grabbing his cup of coffee, he approached. "Mind if I join you?"
"Uh, yes. I mean...I mean, no. No, please." A touch of excitement made her nerves rattle.
Instead of sitting across from her, the man slid in next to her. She instinctively scooted further into the corner, twisting her back against the window.
"I'm Mike. Heading for Chicago. You?" His eyes peered deep into hers and seemed to be looking into her soul.
"I...I'm going to Omaha," she managed. "Visiting my sister." She tried to divert her eyes from his, but couldn't.
"And?" he quized. Then, with a warm grin, "And, your name is...?"
There was a long pause. Should she tell him her name? Should she give him a fake name? What if he is a psycho? A serial killer? But, surely those probing eyes could see right through her if she lied.
"Bonnie," slid out of her.
His eyes never left her as they made small talk about their travels. Although this was her first train trip, he had done many. He told stories of earlier trips and what to expect. She found him to be smart, entertaining, and very sexy. Soon, fresh refills of coffee were before them.
"Excuse me," he said, leaning across her, reaching for the sugar. His face was within inches of hers. He smelled lightly of oak and musk. A muscular arm brushed lightly against her breast, causing her pulse to quicken and the nipple to harden. Then he moved back, stirring his coffee. He flashed an open smile, his bright white teeth gleamed against the dark beard. Her eyes studied his lips. She wondered how the full lips would feel against hers.