River Boat: Day 2 (Turtle Cove)
(This story was written by Annora and My Erotic Tail in (SRP) Thanks Annora~) (Edited by LadyShianne...Thanks S~)
The sound of Abby in the kitchen woke Sam from his slumber. Slowly he arose and made ready the "Cherry" for its daily voyage. The two of them exchanged "Good mornings," as Sam got the boat under way and Abby started breakfast. A bit nervous, they glanced at each other not sure what to say to break the ice.
The River Boat made its way down river as the sky showed a tint of lightness. The running lights on the house boat still shined as did the front spot light. The logs and stumps were mostly towards the bank but the caution for watching for them was always an issue.
Abby was in the kitchen making coffee as she turned and handed Sam a hot mug and kissed his cheek, as he kept his eyes on the river's bend. He smiled at her, knowing things were fixing to get better. It was getting lighter by the moment so Sam turned the spot light out while the river's reflection of the sky's lightness started to show.
"Abby, look," Sam said as he pointed to the bank of the river. She turned to see the herd of deer grazing on the new grass sprouts that the bank's edge offered. They were beautiful, 4 does, a fawn and a nubbin buck grazed. They didn't dart off for they were used to boats running up and down the river. Unless you steered towards them, then they would scatter. But the two watched their graceful ways as they glided on by. The deer watched with cautious eyes.
"Getting hungry?" Abby asked.
"Oh yes," Sam said with his country charm. "I'll get 'Cherry' around the bluffs and anchor for a while, while we eat."
The bluffs were passing by on the port side. A sheer cliff straight up for well over 100 ft. It was a deep part of the river and a bend in the rivers twists and turns. The mix of coletche and granite made them colorful and pleasant to gaze upon.
They came upon Turtle Cove and pulled the house boat into its small opening dodging the monumental cypress trees that hid it from plain view. If you didn't know the river, you wouldn't know it was there. Zig zagging into it's open lagoon, Sam pulled the boat to it's center. They were surrounded by the giant trees and moss fallen from all of them which blanketed like a tapestry veil. They were as secluded as it could get for now.
"Breakfast is almost ready." Abby said smiling.
"Ok, I'm ready too," Sam snickered as he could smell the food and was getting hungry. He secured the anchor and turned off the motor then went to the kitchen where he wrapped his arms around Abby and gave a gentle squeeze. "Something smells yummy."
Sam sat at the table and began a battery of questions to find out what she wanted to do this day. "There's an Indian reservation a few miles down that we can get out and shop or walk the banks. Or we can dart up Justice Creek and let the inmates get a gander of you in a bathing suit, poor guys ain't seen a women in years." Sam laughed for he was really kidding about going that way. "Or we can make good time and be at Rye's hot springs by this afternoon and soak in natural mineral springs that's supposed to be good for you. It's up to you, dear." Sam finished.
You could hear the continuous splashing of the turtles that climbed on the logs and stumps and then dove into the water. That's why they called it 'Turtle cove.' It was like a residential area for the turtles and their playground for diving practice.
The still water offered serenity at it's best other than the occasional splashing of a diving turtle. Ducks swam up to the boat a couple times and quacked, expecting tossed bread crumbs which Sam did just to show Abby how friendly they were. Their chattering was increased as the bread hit the water and they darted around each other trying to get their share. Of all natures beauties this morning, Sam had his eye on the beauty on the river boat, Abby.
The day was promising to be one of natural beauty. Sam fed the ducks and Abby finished the breakfast dishes while talking about the day.
"So how about a little swim before we go anywhere else?" Sam spoke with excitement.
Abby went into the bedroom to change. "Where do you think we can swim, Sam?" She asked, coming around the doorway tying a scarf around her hips quite casually. With nothing else on, Sam's jaw dropped but he managed to close it and smile.
"Did I say swimming? I sure don't think I could keep from drowning with you looking so ravishing, Abby." Sam's voice had went an octave higher, grinning like a cat. "Mmm, my my, Abby you got my attention in the worst way."
"Catch me and you can have me," Abby said then dove into the water. The water enveloped her with a shock from the coldness alone. It felt like needles being pressed into her skin. She broke the water's surface with chattering teeth. "Damn, it's so cold." Sam took the leap of faith and plunged into the water's depths.