I'm nervous. I admit it. I'm standing in the airport, nervously pacing off to the side of the exit area. I think back to before all of the security, when we were able to stand at the windows at the far end of the airport and be right there when our friends and family walked off the plane, but now we're farther away. Thankfully, this airport is open and straight-forward. I know you're smart, but I just like to be there so you don't have to think about it. Oh well ...
And the nervousness keeps going. Pace here. Lean there. Get up and walk over, then back. The airport announced the plane was landing minutes ago and still - wait, here come some people. Is she there? She is!
I wait until you make it past the last bit of security and walk up to you, grinning. Just seeing your smile is making me happier and more calm. We step clear of the crowd and out of the walkway and our arms wrap around each other and squeeze tight. It feels so great to see you again - even though it hasn't even been two whole weeks. When we relax and lean back from each other, you can see the smile all the way to my eyes and all I can do is soak in all of you - how you feel under your shirt, how you smell, how your hair falls back over your shoulder, how you smile. I offer to take your bag, but you laugh at me - as usual; it's not too heavy and I know you can carry it and you know I just have to ask anyway. We turn and walk toward the door, but with each step, I'm stealing glances in your direction and the smile won't dim at all.
There's nothing but small talk between the hug and the car. I thank you for meeting me on my vacation. You enjoy the sights and comment on a few bits of scenery. But it's all filler. When we sit down inside the car, before I can even turn the vehicle on, I've already reached over and taken your cheek in my hand, turning your face to mine. My lips press against yours and I can taste you. It feels like it's been forever. I feel your hand go to my arm, sliding along it. I can feel your body tightening up with the tension. And neither one of us can wait to get somewhere more comfortable.
Your attention is split between me, blushing and happy, and the surrounding area as we drive away from the airport. I ask if you need anything, but your response - "Only someplace private" - just makes me turn even redder. The drive isn't very far, but it's quiet enough. During busier seasons, the hotel could be called a tourist trap, but it's quiet now. I could have had almost any room in the place when I made the reservation, and they gave me one of the better suites for a decent rate. This time, I get your bag, but I reach out with my other hand and take your fingers in mine. We walk happy to the outside door, and moments later, we're walking into the large room on the top floor.
I assume that you are going to look around, but you can't wait. I haven't even finished closing the door before you wrap your body around mine. I laugh, making sure the door is shut, then I turn my full attention to you.
There isn't any real direction to what we're doing or where we're going, there's just need. Fingers moving over skin, pulling at clothes ... random, assorted steps in the direction of the bed ... kissing, tasting ...