With a fireworks show to start the day, we quickly finished the bacon strips before hitting the shower. On our second day, dad wanted us to go for a walk in the forest. Bird spotting, deer stalking, and see some creeks to just enjoy the sight and sounds of nature.
Going out, he made sure to carry a bag with first aid. Wearing a rolled-up blue flannel, boots, and jeans, dad looked like the poster boy (well, poster dad) for a lumberjack. All he needed was a beanie hat and an axe to complete his look.
"Hey, dad?"
"Yeah? Why you lookin' at me like that?"
"Nothing. Let's go."
"You got the sandwiches with you? And the oranges?"
"Yep."
"Alrighty, then. Let's march!"
He gave a good squeeze of my ass before we walked out the door. We relied mainly on my phone's GPS to track where we're going, so after the cabin has been marked, we started our walk.
Dad led the way, since he's more knowledgeable of the area. He wanted to make sure we stayed in the wilderness, and away from camping areas. I simply trailed behind diligently, ever so careful not to step on anything nasty.
Walking onwards, it was -- to me -- fascinating how dad expertly managed to navigate his way through. It didn't look like he was too familiar, but he fit right in. He seemed so adaptable with his surroundings.
"All good back there, son?"
"Yeah."
"For a second there I thought you weren't going to like this kinda thing."
"Whatever made you think that?"
"Don't know. I guess having for the majority of my life knowing you as the homebody, I didn't take you for someone who likes being outside is all."
I snickered.
"Dad, we went out fishing at a lake yesterday. If I had any issues with nature, you'd have known right then."
"Yeah, I suppose that's fair."
"Where are we going, anyway? Do you have somewhere in mind?"
"You'll see. Not too far now."
He really did know where he was going, to my amusement. I found myself occasionally looking up from the forest floor to the man in front of me. Quite the view, I should say.
"You think they would mistake you for a bear around here?"
"If they do, I might as well maul them, serve them up to my baby for lunch."
Then, he stood still. I looked around in caution, watchful for any signs of danger. Suddenly, he turned around and jumped at me.
"Grahh!!"
He tackled me! I was completely unprepared and immediately knocked down. With his hands on my body and mouth on my neck, he proceeded to give me love bites.
"Like that!"
"Oww! You're lucky my backpack's the hard type, so the sandwiches are safe."
"One of these days I should teach you survival skills. It's not wise to let a doe loose with the eyes of predators looming over you."
"I'm not a doe, old man. I can take care of myself."
"Sure you can."
He locked my head in a position and rubbed my head.
"Come on, kiddo. We're burning in daylight."
He gave me a wink and spanked my ass before walking again. Suddenly, I was turned on. I followed him with more enthusiasm, barely able to wait for our next lovemaking.
After a few more minutes walking, I could hear the sounds of water flowing. With birds high up in the trees chirping, making calls, it felt so nice to be outside of the city for summer. I've always been a city kid, but I do know how to appreciate nature.
We came to a clearing, and the source of the water sound became apparent. There was a waterfall. Not at all big, but it's actually the first time I've ever seen one in person.
"C'mere, son! Let's sit down for a while!"
I hurried and followed my dad. He sat down at a flat rock, and motioned for me to sit next to him. I put my backpack down and observed my surroundings.
I took it all in. The sight, sound, and smell. I completely forgot what it was like working in a burger kitchen. Oh, speaking of which..
"Hey, dad, do you think I should come back to work at Joe's? You know, now that we're.."
"Yes?"
"We're umm... you know"
I found myself speechless because I did not know what to say, or if what I want to say will send the wrong message.
"A couple? Is that what you were gonna say?"
"I.. well, I guess, if you put it that way. It's a bit fast, not that I object, but.. should I? Go back to work at Joe's, I mean."
Dad bit his lip and heaved a sigh.
"Geez, you had to bring that up now?"
"Well, we can talk about it later if it's making you uncomfortable."
"No use prolonging the uncomfortable. I guess.. not?"
"Oh, yeah, okay. I'll text Joe when we get back."
"Yeah, you do that."
Dad and I are a couple. I definitely don't mind that. I don't object to having such a magnificent man, physique and personality-wise all to myself.
I smiled to myself, like a giddy high schooler. I scooted over right next to him, took his hand in mine, and leaned my head on his shoulder. The sounds of nature, and the man with whom I got to enjoy it, it all felt so right.
I looked over to him, and he was smiling to himself, too. A strong, beautiful, man who's all mine. I couldn't help it, so I leaned my head closer to him and kissed him. The experience was ethereal, like we had the world to ourselves.
The kiss was as sweet and soft as it was deep. He moved his other hand to unbutton his flannel, and my left hand made its way to his crotch. Everything was happening so quickly between us, but it didn't feel rushed.
With his flannel unbuttoned, he moved to unbutton mine. Our hands let go of each other, and my right hand went to cup his face. I planted it on his left cheek, feeling his beard and my thumb making circles on his temple.
He broke the kiss gently.