I parked the truck near the weather beaten, log gate. The wind moved the sweet smelling clover back and forth in the field just beyond. The gravel crunched beneath our feet as we carried the blanket and cooler toward the gate. This was one of my favourite spots on my property. An old farm about 20 minutes outside the city, I inherited the place after the passing of my father. There was a huge maple tree, dressed in its fall brilliance, about 30 feet away. A silent, solitary witness to 150 years of history in this field, the tree would provide us shelter from a coming storm.
The dark clouds had grown thicker in the early fall sky around the time I picked Tina up. We were introduced through mutual friends and had made it awkwardly through two dates. I thought the clichΓ©d picnic in a field might seal the deal with her. She was stunning today. Her loose-curled brown hair reached her shoulders. She was wearing a soft cotton sundress that didn't offer much protection from the gentle chill in the wind but looked amazing nonetheless. The bright white dress complimented her brightly coloured nails and full red lips.
My culinary skills would shine as we sat on the thick comforter spread out under the protection of the old tree. I opened the cooler and offered her a Subway sandwich and bag of baked ruffles potato chips. She ribbed me good-naturedly and the teasing continued through the first bottle of wine. I poured her a glass from the second bottle then raised my glass "To Scott and Shannon, for getting us together and making these last 2 weeks fulfilling and fun." Our glasses chimed together and as she took a drink I moved toward her, gently kissing her lips.
She moaned into me, opening her mouth and searching for my tongue with hers. Without breaking the kiss, I grabbed her wineglass and set it down beside mine. I was supporting myself with my left arm and holding the back of her head with my right hand. We continued kissing and laid down on our sides. I have been told many times that I'm a good kisser and have also been told how important that is to the fairer sex. I gently traced her mouth with my tongue and gently sucked on her upper lip giving it a quick bite. She pushed into me hard and her hands began stroking my arms and shoulders.