Author's Note:
This is my entry in the
Summer Lovin' Story Contest 2023
I appreciate your taking time to leave your rating and comments at the end; your positive responses if you enjoy the tale, and constructive feedback of any kind is always welcome.
Please note: this is fiction and fantasyâin a world where unprotected sex has no consequences or health risksâso please enjoy it as such. This story features exhibitionism and a woman having sex with two younger men including, anal, oral, and double penetrationâthat's your heads up in case this is not your thing. All characters are 18 or older. Any similarity to any person, living or dead, is purely unintentional and coincidental.
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I froze, and my eyes popped open at my reflection.
Holy shit!
A myriad of thoughts raced through my stunned mind, along with some clarity.
Oh my god, I can't believe thisâbut it explains a lot.
Twisting in an awkward way to mimic my gardening positions while looking in the mirror, I saw with a mix of trepidation and unexpected titillation what Matt and James must have seen.
Thinking back on the previous few hours, understanding seeped into my psyche; I mentally replayed my earlier day from a different perspective.
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The mid-summer day was hot, and despite my loose clothes and hat, I knew I would soon be coated in a fine sheen of sweat. But working outside and creating beautiful and peaceful gardens was cathartic for me; it made me feel good. I relished the combination of solitude, physical labor, and repetitionâthe process was as rewarding as the result.
I didn't like wearing tight or restricting clothes outdoorsâI covered myself enough to protect myself from the sun and rough earth. I was alone in my garden anyway, so I didn't pay much attention to my appearance. I wore my usual: loose tank top, calf-length cargo style pants (to protect my knees), and old deck shoes with no-show socks. My ensemble was topped off by a floppy-brimmed hat for working in the sun.
At 37, divorced for almost two years, I felt generally fit and attractive but was a bit less toned and carried a few extra pounds than in my college days. Not really overweight, just a bit fuller, a tad softer. I was also aware that I had reached the age where I might not be catching the eye of hot guys the way I used to. Or any hot guys lately, for that matter. It had been over three months since I'd been on a proper date and almost a year since I'd had sex. Other than with my vibe, that is.
Before heading out to the garden earlier that morning, I had automatically done a quick check to ensure I wasn't showing any bits I didn't intend toâa long-time habit of mine whenever I went without a bra. Bras were so hot and constricting, especially in the heat, so I tried to avoid themâmy boobs were full, but not so big I always needed the support. And although most of my yard was screened, I was cognizant that I had to be at least a bit careful not to inappropriately show anything just in case I should encounter someone.
I stood by a mirror and turned to face different angles and positions. I stood straight, leaned forward, and lifted my arms up shoulder height; the sides in my tank top showed the slightest promise of side boobânothing revealing more than a hint of the crease. I swung my arms forward and to sides, overhead, and leaned forward; nothing showed.
I turned around and checked out my butt: pants tight enough to hint at a nice round ass without being constricting or uncomfortable. I nodded to myself in the mirror.
Good enough for yard work.
My house had a large backyard with gardens, pool, hot tub, and an outdoor kitchen. More home and yard than I could have afforded on my ownâowning it was an excellent "fuck-you" to my ex, who had plenty of money. He had so much that he felt obligated to share his wealth with a second wife in another state. Thank god neither of us had children to complicate the mess our ex made of our lives. As a result, I lived without him in relative luxury.
I enjoyed creating, cultivating, and caring for the gardens, which formed a border along the perimeter of my backyard. A combination of walls, fences, trees, and bushes screened off the entire pool/hot tub and grill/kitchen areas from any view except my own house. Private, but plenty of open air. Private enough to not worry about swimming attire or excessive modesty, should one be so inclined.
The only portion of the yard visible to outsiders was a small section on the east side between the grill/kitchen area and large trees towards the back. That area could be seen from the east-side neighbor's second-story deck over a chest-high fence that provided an open sky and a lovely garden backdrop.
I spent a couple of hours gardening, and after a light lunch, I started to work on the east side, in the area visible from my neighbor's deck. I saw my next-door neighbor, Matt, and another man walk out onto his deck.
Matt was good-looking, friendly, and somewhere in his mid-twenties. We saw each other, and Matt waved and lifted his beer toward me in greeting. I nodded and waved back with my gardening trowel. The two men sat and focused on each other in conversation. I knelt down and went back to weeding.
About ten minutes went by, and out of the corner of my eye, I noticed the two men were standing, leaning on their deck railing, and looking in my direction. I angled my head towards them and lifted my chin in acknowledgment, but they didn't respond, so I resumed clipping some bushes. Maybe they didn't notice my gesture or weren't looking at me at all.
Yet, for some reason, I had that uneasy feeling of being watched, so after a minute, I casually glanced back at the men. They had their heads together, murmuring. I thought I saw them smirking knowingly and briefly glancing at me. At least, that was my feelingâbut they weren't doing anything obvious or inappropriate.
Just chatting, that's all; I'm being paranoid. At least, I think so.
I felt disconcerted and subtly glanced down at my front to see if anything was catching their eyesânothing out of place, nothing showed. I shrugged and continued working, clipping, raking, collecting cuttings, and dumping them in a bin.
I had yet to learn what they were focusing on or even if they were actually watching me. I was nothing to look atâsmeared with grime, sweat, a silly floppy hat, and baggy clothesâand what I was doing was as interesting as watching paint dry.
Occasionally, I would look over and make direct eye contact with the men; they didn't divert their gaze or act guilty as if caught perving or doing anything wrong. Instead, they would lift their glasses as if making a friendly toast, smile, and have a drink. Then they turned to each other and continued chatting.
I smiled and nodded a neighborly gesture and went back to work.
I must be imagining thingsâmust be the heatâthey're not watching me. There's no reason to. They're just hanging out, having a few brews, nodding if we happen to make eye contact. I just happen to be in their field of vision. Nothing creepy or inappropriate here; just friendly, neighborly behavior.