A hot Thursday afternoon meant plenty of civilians visiting the beach. Higher temperatures had become prevalent all across Southern California. The region officially embraced a more believable Summer in the middle of August, with temperatures reaching over 95 degrees Fahrenheit in certain locations.
Hermosa Beach, however, was kept safe by the heat. It was much cooler on the coast. Beachgoers stayed on the coast a little longer. People either went for a swim in the water or stayed on the sand to read a book under their umbrellas. Graham had something else in mind. He had brought his surfboard and readied for the waves that came crashing down. The waves had grown slightly larger in size. This was the perfect opportunity for him to use both his expertise and his passion for the rest of the afternoon. Graham felt eager to ride the waves. The forty-year-old man did not hesitate for a second. He had made it to the water and brought his surfboard with him.
But he wasn't alone. Dale had been dating Graham's daughter since the beginning of May. The eighteen-year-old man had formed a healthy relationship with Mindy. The two of them never delved deeper into their casual chemistry. They played it safe for now. Graham had enjoyed Dale's company since the start. The two had grown closer after they discovered their similarities, which also included their love for surfboarding.
Mindy made the right choice, according to Graham. Dale had blue eyes and blond hair that reached his shoulders. He stayed skinny due to his diet. He wasn't as muscular as Graham (and he was several inches shorter than Graham in terms of height), but he maintained a good figure on his own terms. In addition, his innocent behavior and outgoing attitude made it easy for Graham to grow fond of him. He found a special connection with his daughter's boyfriend, and he never let it go. He wanted to spend more time with Dale. He wanted the younger man to stick around far more often. In fact, Graham would sometimes wish Dale was in the house instead of his wife Yvonne. Their relationship had reached its pinnacle and it showed no signs of finding the end of it.
Graham observed the waves that came in from the far side. He asked Dale, "Are you ready?"
Dale, who only had his swim trunks on, had a smile on his face. "I'm ready for everything."
Both of them went into the water. The first wave was already a complete success. Graham and Dale stayed close beside each other as the rode the water as it lifted itself up high. Graham could feel several droplets splashing against his face. He stayed on his surfboard. He bent down as the wave had made it right above his head. He and Dale managed to avoid a wipeout as the wave crashed down before dissipating onto the sand.
Graham and Dale didn't falter on the next wave. Their adrenaline had been maximized by the rushing water. A middle-aged man swimming close by had to get out of the way in order for Graham to pass through. He remained fully concentrated on what lay in front of him. Dale followed him from behind as they repeated the wild ride as before. The second wave crashed down, and both men came out unscathed.
Graham felt honored to ride the waves with Dale. His own wife had left the house to visit one of her female friends, while his daughter went to visit her other classmates. Spending time with Dale had made the afternoon more satisfying. The third wave almost caught Graham by surprise. Nevertheless, he stayed on his surfboard and repeated his previous success.
Dale cheered him on. "Alright!"
Graham gave him a thumbs-up. The two of them jumped off of their surfboards and went into the water. As they returned to the surface, Graham still had a smile on his face. He watched as Dale swung his head from left to right, flinging the water out of his blond hair. Graham felt entranced by this simple move. In fact, he couldn't keep his eyes away from the young man. Dale was so handsome and adorable. He would be someone who would have kept Mindy in awe of his overall appearance. Graham appreciated Dale's presence. So much so that he wished Dale would stick around every day. He wanted Dale to be with him for as long as he could. There would be no interruptions from friends or family. Just a personal connection between Graham and Dale, an unbreakable bond that wouldn't be tested.
They stayed in the water for quite some time. They decided to end it when even more beachgoers had entered the coast. The late afternoon would provide both warmth and comfort for civilians and tourists alike.
Graham picked up his surfboard and lightly punched Dale's shoulder. "You did great."
Dale nodded. "Hey, so did you."
Graham wanted to bring him closer, to give him a hug. But he decided against it as the two of them returned to Graham's residence.
* * *
Graham's house wasn't that far away from the beach. In fact, it had been located in a residential area that stood right beside it. Only the wide batch of sand, as well as a narrow concrete footpath called The Strand, separated the houses from the water. Graham's two-story house gave him and his family a clear view of the beach. On the right side, the Hermosa Beach pier could be seen at a far distance. Graham admired his residence ever since he moved in several years ago. He would never want to live anywhere else in the country.
Still drenched in ocean water, Graham and Dale left the sand and entered the house. Their next intention centered closely on hygiene: a warm shower after a long day in the ocean. Both of them went upstairs to take their shower. Dale originally wanted to use the one in the restroom that Mindy would use. But Graham made him change his mind by giving him a chance to use the one in the master bedroom.
Dale seemed flattered. "Are you sure?"
"Go right ahead."
Dale had no further questions. He entered the master bathroom, took off his swimming trunks, and turned on the water in the shower. Graham would have to wait until Dale was finished. He had something else in mind, however. Without making a sound, he slowly opened the door to the bathroom halfway and took a peek inside. He could see Dale's naked body through the glass. Dale faced away from the door so he had grown completely unaware that he was being watched by his girlfriend's father.
Graham held his breath for a moment. Dale's slender physique and wet blond hair had become a spectacle to latch on to. Graham could feel the dick in his pants growing rigid. Dale was indeed a handsome young man, who appeared even better without his clothes on. He spent his time in the shower, drenching himself with warm water that hit his skin and dripped down his body. Graham wanted him. He wanted to share a tender moment with this young man. He forgot about his wife Yvonne and replaced her with sudden fantasies surrounding Dale and his submissive nature.
Graham wasted no time. He had already taken off his own swim trunks. Without anything to wear, he opened the door fully and stepped inside the bathroom. Dale still didn't seem to notice the older man drawing ever so closer to the shower.
Graham finally reached for the handle and slid the glass door open. Dale, who was about reach for the shampoo bottle, turned around and immediately caught sight of Graham stepping inside and closing the door behind him.
"Why don't we take a shower together?"
Dale didn't say anything. He looked down, seemingly at Graham's rock-hard cock.
A little smile formed on the young man's face. "Sure."
Graham stood behind Dale as the latter disregarded the shampoo bottle altogether. Dale remained in the same spot. He didn't move away from Graham. He just waited as the water continued to splash all across his chest and shoulders. In a casual manner, he sank his fingers into his blond hair to make sure that every strand received at least some droplets of water. It was almost as if he just waited for Graham to make his move.
