Silvy
I was having a good time with the Renegades and a few of the Red Devils that I met today. I swam, played with several of the kids, tanned a little and chatted with several of the ol’e ladies. I noticed Goof glaring at Casper anytime we talked. Did he have a problem with Casper? He seemed like a nice guy from what little I gathered when we talked. Ice is alright but I didn’t chat with him much. He rubbed me the wrong way for some reason. Maybe it was the way he was constantly staring at me. I’m in a bathing suit that shows a bit of skin just like all the other girls here but he isn’t looking at them.
It got so bad I put my cover-up on to keep him from eyeing me. It didn’t work but I felt a little better. I stayed with the girls, kids, and some Renegades to keep away from him. After Casper asked me if something was bothering me I told him that Ice was making me uncomfortable. Casper walks off and the next thing I know Ice is going out of his way to avoid me. I don’t know what Casper said to Ice but it made me feel better to know he is not staring at me anymore.
We had just finished eating. Merigold and Axel grilled up some burgers and hot dogs for everyone. The sun was starting to set and I knew I should be going home but the sky is so beautiful right now. I decided to walk to the end of the dock and watch it. I let my feet dangle in the water as I lean back with my arms behind me, facing up to the sky. I was the only one out here and it was rather peaceful. There is a slight breeze blowing across the water making it ripple. I can hear the kids laughing behind me. They are helping their parents get ready for a small bonfire.
Merigold told the big kids to help gather sticks if they wanted smores. That got them moving. I might go have some in a few. For now, I wanted to enjoy the view. I don’t get to do this often. So I am going to soak up as much as I can. I hear footsteps coming down the dock but ignore them. Even when they sit down next to me. One deep breath and I know it is Goof. How he can still smell like lemon oil and sandalwood after swimming with the kids I’ll never know. He still has his shirt off keeping his abs on display for all to see.
Yes, I took a peak. I am a woman with a normal sex drive. And his abs look and feel amazing. I can vividly remember running my nails and tongue down them. Or feeling them rubbing against me. I shake my head a little to clear those thoughts. Now is not the time for those thoughts. The only time I should think about his abs or any other part of his body is when we are having sex. Not any other time because that would send me into other thoughts. Like what would it be like if we were together?
You know in the relationship sense instead of our friends-with-benefits agreement that we have. That is the only way I need to think about our arrangement. If I let my mind and heart even remotely think I would want more from him it will lead to heartbreak. I can never go there. “ Did you have a nice chat with Casper?” Goof asked. But the way he said Casper was like he smelled something bad.
What is his deal? “ He was okay to talk to. He was nice and got Ice to stop staring at me.” I said. “ Ice, was looking at you?” Goof growled. I waved my hand like it was no big deal. “ Yes, he did but stopped,” I said. I answer his questions while I watch the sky change colors as the sun sinks. I probably should look at his face to cage his emotions. Maybe I could have gotten a better idea of what was going on in his head. I was trying to enjoy the quiet.
“ Are you going to go out with him?” Goof asked. I snapped my head in his direction. “ What?” I screeched. “ It is a simple question Silvy. Are you going to go out with him?” Good said, speaking slowly on the last part. “ Not that it is any of your business if I do. I haven’t thought about it. And I doubt he is interested in me like that. He was being nice to me because I am friends with the Renegades. That’s it.” I said.
Yes, Casper and I talked. He asked how I came to be friends with the Renegades and how I like nursing. I asked him how he was connected to the Renegades. Casper explained they had an alliance and were further connected because of his sister being married to Viper. Just small talk. He never once asked me about my personal life or if I was single. And I didn’t ask about his personal life. “ I doubt he wasn’t interested,” Goof said.
“ What is with you?” I asked. I wanted to know what his problem was all of a sudden. Goof suddenly stands up and holds out his hand. “ Come with me please.” I look at his hand out to me and back to his face. “ Goof, what is going on?” I asked. “ Just please come with me for a minute,” he asked. I looked at the face of my long-time friend and took his hand. I have never seen him look like that. Almost like he was worried about something.
Goof helps me stand and leads me off the dock. We walk down the beach away from everyone towards the woods. We remain silent the entire way. Once we are just past the tree line I ask “ Goof where are we going?” “ Just a little further. I want more privacy to talk to you,” he said. If it was anyone else I would be scared to be dragged into the dark woods. But I know Goof. He would never hurt me physically. Or intentionally. I know that with everything in me.
I followed him for five minutes. The sun hasn’t gone completely down so I can see a little. Goof is being careful to make sure I don’t trip over branches thank goodness because I’m in flip-flops. Not the best shoes to be traipsing around woods in.