The afternoon had been absolutely perfect; we drove with the windows of his truck down, the soundtrack a perfect accompaniment to our spontaneous adventure. Sunlight streamed into the truck, low and golden, warm against my skin, as the setting sun painted the sky in hues of autumn. The leaves in the country were amazing: vibrant oranges, fiery reds and warm golden tones made our world a riot of colour.
As "Let's See What The Night Can Do" by Jason Mraz came on, I glanced across the cab at him and smiled. Despite his facial hair, I could see the ghost of a smile playing across his lips. We hadn't spoken for some time now, having lapsed into a comfortable silence shrouded in music and I realized that, not only was he relaxed, but he was happy.
Before the song ended, he pulled into a turnout leading into a still field of wheat. Arching an eyebrow, I pulled the sunglasses from my eyes and looked at him. "Don't tell me you're becoming a farmer."
He pulled the sunglasses from his eyes in return, revealing those warm eyes the colour of an oak tree in summer. "I thought I'd make an excellent farmer," he winked as he shut off the engine and opened the door. "Aren't you coming?"
I smiled, unbuckling and joining him outside. With a flourish, he produced a picnic blanket and spread it over the lush green grass bordering the field. Stretching out on the blanket, he patted the space beside him, "Lay with me? I was hoping we could watch night fall."
Stretching out beside him, I sighed contently as the cool blanket touched bare, sun warmed skin. I closed my eyes and felt him move beside me. Gentle fingers landed on my cheek and brushed the hair off my face.
"You're beautiful, mi amor," his voice had a quiet reverence to it. I nuzzled against his fingers, placing a kiss on the centre of his palm. "Roll over and take your top off?"
I opened my eyes and found myself caught in his warm, earthly gaze. Smiling I sat up, pulling my shirt up my body agonizingly slowly. His eyes left mine to track the movement and grew fiery when I paused with merely a hint of underboob showing. "Should I continue?"
"Yes," his voice was gruff.
Looking pointedly at the deserted road, I feigned innocence, "But someone may see us."
"Woman," he ground out, eyes still locked on the soft swells peeking out from under my shirt, "if that top doesn't come off in the next 5 seconds, I won't be held liable for my actions." His eyes flashed to mine and I saw the raw passion simmering therein. I bit my lower lip while my face held his attention and lifted my shirt off as he moved towards me. His lips landed on my collarbone, teeth gently scraping the skin, before moving to whisper in my ear, "you're an absolute Goddess. Now, lay down on your stomach before I lose my control." His fingers stroked up and down my sides as he spoke, only grazing my breasts, but making me shiver just the same.