I got checked in to the hotel and decided to get in a comfortable sundress and heels and go to the hotel bar – wide open to the beach – to get one of those frozen fruity drinks with an umbrella. I was sitting at one of the outside tables looking at what promised to be an incredible sunset in about an hour. That's when I saw you.
You looked directly at me – I don't know for how long. You were with a few of your cronies having beer or something but even through your sunglasses I felt your heated glare. It warmed my legs on up, this gaze, as if the sundress wasn't there. It was an appreciative one, and longer than it should be. I had to look away, but even as I did, I felt you.
I slurped the rest of my drink as I wondered how long it's been since I had such a strong reaction to a man from across the room. Just then a waiter brought me over a second drink. I looked at him confused and he said that it was from an admirer. I looked over at you and you motioned your beer as if to 'clink' my glass. I blushed and made the same motion. You again kept the gaze longer than the norm and again I was warmed.
At that moment another man came over to my table and asked me if he could sit down. I said, "No thank you."
He kept talking and I told him that he should please leave. He did ignore my request and started telling me that a woman alone in St. Croix can be in danger and he'd be happy to be my tour guide for the duration of my stay.
I was getting very annoyed and uncomfortable. I told him that I was NOT in danger from anyone but obnoxious idiots. He used an expletive, but thankfully left.
That's when you appeared and told me that you were ready to come to my rescue. What you didn't realize was how auditory I was and the sound of your voice sent my mind and lust soaring to a gear I was quite unprepared for.
I told you that I didn't need someone to come to my rescue. But I couldn't help but smile and I'm sure you saw my response to you. You asked what I did need and I said – "nothing yet."
You had taken off your sunglasses and I was looking in to your eyes unable to talk. I finally found my words and said, 'Thank you for the drink.'
You smiled and your gaze didn't leave my eyes. 'May I share it with you?'
I motioned for you to sit down....and so it begun.
You kept the conversation light, talking about the sights, the diving, the bars, the food. You'd been there a week already and planned on another week.
I told you that I was there for a week also and was looking forward to all the sights, diving, bars, and food.
Although the conversation was light, your voice and eyes were seducing me. The island music came on and the sun was setting and it was stunning.
You stood up and put out your hand and although you asked, "Care for a walk?" and although it wasn't a command performance – there was no way I could turn you down even if I wanted to. The alcohol was running through my veins and lust was pooled in all sorts of spots. I took your hand and you told me that you knew just the spot to watch the sunset.
We walked, and as we walked your fingers traced circles in my palm. How could you know that this very simple act drives me insane – as if directly connected to points well-hidden? Each light and innocent place you touched drove me further and further into your web under a spell.
You continued to speak lightly about the locals, the wealth, the poverty. You spoke as if you had no idea the effect you were having on me – but your eyes showed me that you knew each part of me. At the same time I felt aroused and comfortable. When we got to a private cove, a blanket was laid out and some drinks were there. You came close to me, and moved my body around, and very closely turned my head towards the sun.
Your mouth so close to my face, you whispered in my ear to look at the sunset. I swallowed hard trying hard not to visibly react to your whisper and breath in my ear.