Tim parked his jeep on the sandy shoulder and shut off the engine. There were about twenty other parked cars, with no one else in sight. "Looks like a big crowd today."
Eve turned to look in all directions. "Where is everyone?"
"The locals call it 'Hedo Cove'." Tim jumped out and grabbed his backpack. Handing her a blanket, he added, "It's kind of a private party spot. The in-crowd hangs out here."
"I don't think I want to be in a crowd. So many people make me nervous."
"Don't worry. I won't let you out of my sight." He felt a little guilty, bringing Eve here, but he couldn't resist the temptation to show her off. It would be a test, for both of them.
Sparkling water glinted through the pine trees, as they drew closer to the lake. Indistinct voices and laughter could be heard above the whispering breeze.
Eve asked, "Do you know these people? Are they friends of yours?"
Tim took her hand and guided her up the granite boulder that hid the shoreline from view. "I'll probably know some of them. We just party together. I wouldn't say we're good friends."
Ten feet below, a sandy beach stretched around a small inlet. Young men and women, in various stages of undress, cavorted in the sunshine. A big, hairy guy on a jet ski sped off with a naked girl pressed to his back. A clothesline had been strung between two trees and nude couples played volleyball over a net of clothes. Two men, standing in chest deep water, with topless women perched on their shoulders, engaged in an aquatic chicken fight. The girls shrieked with laughter, as they struggled to grip the slippery flesh of their opponent. The men howled when the skinny brunette grabbed the busty redhead's chest from behind and dragged her down.
Eve silently took it all in.
"What do you think?" Tim asked, leading her to an open patch of beach.
"Looks like they're having fun."
As he spread the blanket, a girl screeched, "Timmy!"
He looked up and spotted Andrea Chetney running towards him. She bounced beautifully.
"Hi, Andrea. This is Eve--"
"Where have you been, Tiger?" She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him. She smiled hungrily, and with slurred speech, growled, "I've missed you, Baby. You're always such big fun."
Uncharacteristically flustered by the brazen show of affection, Tim stumbled with a response, while trying to separate their bodies. "I've been around. Hey, Andrea, I want you to meet my girlfriend Eve."
"Eve, Shmeeve." Andrea pouted and ran her hand over his crotch.
Embarrassment on his face, Tim glanced at Eve, who stared open mouthed. Tim grabbed Andrea's wrist and twisted it away.
"Ow! Baby, that hurts."
"Andrea, stop. Eve is my fiancΓ©e."
Understanding finally registered in Andrea's brain. "Really? You're engaged?" She icily glowered at Eve, her eyes running up and down. "Don't get too comfortable, Honey. Timmy likes variety," she said flatly, and then staggered away, her thonged ass flexed with a sweaty sheen.
"I'm sorry, Eve. Maybe coming here wasn't such a great idea."
She studied him for a few seconds. "That's okay. It helps me understand you. Isn't that what engagements are for?"
"I guess." But he wasn't so sure he wanted Eve to know this side of him. The plan to show her off might backfire and piss her off instead. He started to think maybe keeping her beautiful innocence a secret was a better choice.
"I'm hot," she said, and removed her tee shirt. The flawless, ivory breasts seemed to glow in the bright sun.
Tim noticed many a male head snap in their direction, like some pheromonal beacon had just been switched on. He dug into the backpack and pulled out the SPF 40 lotion. "Better put this on."
When he reached out with the tube, Eve's shorts were already around her ankles.
"Why don't you leave them on? I don't want to have to fight off every guy here."
"Don't be silly. Other girls are nude, and no one is fighting with them. I like being naked."
He couldn't argue with the facts. But he did convince her to rub on the sunscreen. The slow, deliberate way she applied it to her legs caused eyes to bug out all around them.
"Eve, how 'bout a beer." I certainly need one.
"Yes please," she said, squirting a stream of lotion onto her taught belly. "Ooo, that's cold."
Tim popped the can top, and said, "No, Honey. That's really hot." He sat down on the blanket and touched the beer can to the back of her neck. She squealed in surprise. "That's cold."
After several gulps from the can, he applied some sunscreen on himself, and said, "Let me do your back."
Eve flipped over and Tim rubbed on the lotion, enjoying the round firmness of her bottom a little longer than necessary.
"Need some help?" said a male voice behind them.
Tim turned to see an old acquaintance. "Jeff! How's it going, Man!" He stood up and they shook hands.
"Excellent, excellent. How 'bout yourself? I see you've brightened every man's day here with another lovely lady." He looked down at Eve and smiled. "Hi, I'm Jeff Little. I'm sure Tim has told you all about me."
Eve rolled over to watch the two men, and smiled back, "Hi, I'm Eve. No, he hasn't."
Jeff slapped Tim's shoulder. "Dude, I'm crushed. I guess you just haven't gotten around to telling her about our arrangement."
"Man, that was four years ago. Statute of limitations ran out." Uneasy, Tim pulled Jeff aside, and growled, "She's my fiancΓ©e, damn it!"
Jeff's eyes narrowed. "Even better."
"No. No way. I'll kick your ass."
"Fuck you, buddy." Jeff pushed Tim away, strolled over to a beached jet ski, and shoved off. He waved goodbye to Eve, and yelled, "I'll see you later," as he accelerated toward open water.
When Tim returned to the blanket, Eve asked, "Is your friend coming back?"
He flopped down, and said, "I don't think so."
"Too bad. He seemed nice."
More about himself than Jeff, Tim said, "Appearances can be deceiving." He opened another beer.
A few beers later, Tim's disposition improved. He convinced Eve to team up with him for a chicken fight free-for-all against three other couples. Eve started out very passive, but after she was dragged down a few times her attitude changed. She became a wild woman. Tim thought it was great fun, carrying her naked on his shoulders, and watching her wrestle with other naked women. Everyone involved laughed and joked. The spectators on the beach hooted fouls and cheered victories.
Eventually, they all became too tired to fight. Tim and Eve recuperated in the chilly water.
Pulling her close, Tim said, "That was fun," and kissed her.
Eve smiled. "Yes. I like being with other people. It's so different from... my life before. It's like I'm part of something, not just an object."
At the far end of the beach, a two-seater kayak cruised to shore.
Tim pointed, and said, "I'm going to check out the new ride. Wanna come?"
"No. I'm tired. I'll wait here."