the beach towel for?” Dang it ! He noticed. No going back now. “For swimming.” He looks shocked. “Wait. You swim in that lake?” “Of course I do.” “But it’s not a pool it doesn’t have chemicals in to make it sanitary. Are you sure it is safe?” I can’t begin to imagine the sheltered life this man must lead. He is concerned about a little lake water. “Of course it’s safe. I have swam in this lake all my life and it’s never been a problem.” “But you aren’t wearing your bathing suit.” Buste d . “I know”
“Oh Avery. Were you going to...? Oh what do that call it?” “Are you talking about skinny dipping?” I ask. “Yes. That’s the word.” “I was till you showed up.” “Please Avery don’t let me stop you. I would love to see this.” Yea right like I am just going to strip naked in front of him but I can improvise. I’m not going to let him ruin my plans. Mr. New Yorker needs to loosen up. “I don’t think so but I am definitely going for a swim.”
I down the rest of the beer and set it to the side. I stand up and his eyes are focused on me. I take off my flip flops then I slowly remove my jean shorts. I lift my tank top over my head and throw it on the blanket. I am now standing there in nothing more than my bra and panties. I thought the darkness would hide some of my appearance. However, it was a full moon and my body reflected in the natural light. He is frozen. I think I just shocked him.
I take off running toward the lake. I head for the rope swing that is attached to one of the big trees that sits on the edge of the lake. I jump on the rope. I swing out over the water and fall in. The water is perfect and so pretty. The moon light glistens across the water.
I cannot believe I just did that. Grant is standing on the edge of the bank just staring at me. Our eyes lock on each other. He downs the rest of his beer and lays the empty bottle on the blanket. He takes off his shoes and socks. Is he is going to get in ?
I figured after his sanitary comment he wouldn’t come near the water. He takes his time removing his shirt and then his jeans. I swear he is teasing me as he is slowly undressing. Underneath his jeans he is wearing gray fitted boxer briefs. That man is so fine. His body is rippled with muscles. I am getting turned on just looking at him. The light from the moon beams across his body. I can see the beads of sweat on his body glisten against the glow. I want to glide my hands across his chiseled abs.
Chapter Six
He runs to the rope and swings off into the water. He comes up out of the water and his face is filled with pure excitement. “I have never done anything like that before.” “Well there is always a first time for everything.” I splash him. “Avery I wouldn’t start that if I were you.” I splash him again and then take off swimming in the opposite direction. He catches up to me, grabs my leg pulling me into him, and then dunks me underwater. We play around chasing and splashing each other. We both were having fun. It seemed we both felt as if we didn’t have a care in the world.
Finally, we both settle down and start to just float around in the water. “It’s amazing how many stars you can see out here. You definitely don’t see this many stars back at my home in New York.” Grant whispers.
As I’m floating in the water just looking up at the sky Grant swims over to me and pulls me into him and starts kissing me. His kiss is soft but quickly becomes more passionate our tongues caress. He starts kissing my neck. He takes his tongue and runs it up the side of my neck and sucks on my ear lobe. My body is tingling with anticipation. I want him now more than ever. Every ounce of my body aches for his touch.
“Avery, I want you.” He wraps my legs around him and I feel
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