Dear Diary,
As you know, I love autumn. I'm practically a basic bitch, what with my pumpkin lattes, leggings and boots, and my obsession with changing leaves. Work has been stressful, so I needed to get away for a bit. I decided to take a trip up north to just enjoy the scenery and unplug for a while. I haven't told you this before, Diary, but it's essential in this account of my long weekend away - I like to show myself off. No one at home knows about this, so the trip away really serves two purposes. No one there knows me, so I'm free to be a little more wild than I can be at home...and I get to enjoy the views.
I packed up on Friday and left home. I stopped for a coffee, of course, and drove all morning/afternoon. I got to my destination in the late afternoon, a small town in Vermont. I popped out of the car to grab a bite to eat. The gorgeous small-town bookstore caught my eye, so I had to browse. You'll be very proud - I bought nothing. However, as I was leaving, I didn't notice the steps on the way out the door. I stumbled down them, and my fall was broken by soft flannel covering firm, muscular arms. I turned and looked into the sweetest brown eyes I've ever seen, tucked under a dark mop of hair. Sweet Eyes asked if I was okay and said, "Hi, I'm Jesse."
"Hi, Jesse. I'm Keira. Thanks so much. I can't believe I didn't see the stairs. I feel like an idiot."
"Don't be silly. Everyone misses those steps. Daphne should put blinking lights up around them."
Daphne, behind the counter, just shooed him away, so we went out to the sidewalk.
"You're new in town," he said.
"Wow. Are we in a Hallmark movie? There's a line."
"Does Hallmark do autumn flicks now instead of just Christmas?"
(Honestly, they should.)
"Haha, I don't think so. But I'm just here visiting for the weekend. I needed some seasonal therapy, and Vermont and New Hampshire kill it this time of year. Congrats."
"Thank you. We really do kill it. Listen, I've got to run, but I'd hate for this chance meeting to go to waste. If you don't have plans later, come to the community party. It's at the barn on Center Street. I promise I'm not a lunatic. You can check with anyone in town. Everybody's going. I hope to see you there."
With this he squeezed my hand and looked intently into my eyes. Diary, how did this happen? I came to get away and let loose a little, and I end up meeting this super-decent guy right off the bat? I know, I know, how could I possibly know after two minutes? It was just a feeling that I got. Anyway, you bet your ass I was going to check out that barn party. I told him maybe I'd see him there, and we parted ways.
I got to my Airbnb and settled in. I had just a couple of hours before the barn party started. My original plan was to show as much of myself as I could get away with in public as I...did what? I'd had no plans but to wander around aimlessly. Thank goodness I ran into Jesse and got invited to this party. But now I was at odds with myself. I wanted to let my exhibitionist flag fly, but all of a sudden there was this new guy that I weirdly really liked after eight seconds, and I didn't want to scare him away! Ugh! What do I do! I'll tell you what I did. I decided to go with my regular uniform of leggings and boots. But on top, I got a little creative. I'd brought my quarter-cup bra and my nipple rings. My nipples are not pierced. I'm afraid of desensitizing them. But if you put a hoop around your nipple, boom - it's erect all evening. So quarter-cup bra and nipple rings in place, I threw on a light white shirt. Despite being covered, my tits were on display for all to see. I then threw on a blue-and-red flannel over top. By pulling it open or closed, I could show as little or as much as I wanted. Makeup and hair done, I was ready to go. Before I even left, I was starting to feel tingly thinking of what people's reactions would be when my flannel was open. I had so been looking forward to this!
It was finally time to go, and I decided I'd walk. It was only a little chilly out, and the barn wasn't that far. I didn't know if there'd be drinks, so walking left me able to imbibe, as well. As I walked, I let the breeze blow my flannel open. I felt so exhilarated and so sexy. My confidence boosted, I'm sure I was strutting as I got closer and closer. There was no sign of Jesse, so I decided to just act like I belonged.
Let me tell you, this barn party was quintessential New England autumn. There were bales of hay set up outside, a tractor pulling a trailer of hay, and plenty of cider. Inside, there was apple bobbing and music and tons of snacks. I caught some eyes on me as I went into the barn. The great thing about this outfit is that it seems accidental, as if I just didn't realize how thin my bra and shirt were. Only I know it was on purpose, and it turns me on so much. I did need to play meek and innocent for a second, though, so I closed my shirt around me and found someone who looked like they belonged.
I walked up to an older gent who was filling a tub with ice and said, "Hi. I was invited to the party tonight, but I didn't think to bring anything. I'm so sorry. Should I run and grab anything?"
"Welcome! No worries, sweetheart. We've got plenty here for everyone. If anything, you can throw a few bucks into the donation box. The town uses it for miscellaneous things, like helping families when they're struggling, fixing things around town, and sometimes even a party or two." He winked at me.
"Gotcha. So it's okay if I grab a drink?"
"Of course, darlin'. Make yourself at home."
"Thank you!"
I did go over to the donation box before grabbing a drink and drop a couple of bucks in. Then I grabbed a cold hard cider, opened my flannel back up, and wandered around. The place was really filling up now. I saw a group of guys around my age and decided to go chat. That's what I was here for, after all - to flaunt myself, unlike at home. As I walked over, I saw them all take turns noticing me and nudging each other. Ooh, the tingles. This was perfect. The conversation was nothing special. It was small talk. I was there to be ogled, and being ogled I was. Most of the guys had trouble finding my eyes, which I'd normally be repulsed by, but my alter ego lives for this. Every time one of them talked to my tits instead of my face, I could feel myself getting more and more excited.
And then behind them, I spotted him. Jesse had arrived, and it seemed that he was looking for someone. Shit! I wanted to keep showing off, but I liked this guy, and he'd invited me! I quickly excused myself from the group of guys, pulled my shirt closed, and went over to Jesse.
"Hi! Looking for someone?"
"There you are!" he said. "You came."
"Not yet."
"What?"