Note: All characters are over 18. Edited by Antimater42
A new face made an appearance at our latest radio club meeting. She seemed to be in her late-thirties or early-forties, standing at a little over five feet with long, dirty-blonde hair neatly tied up in a ponytail.
Club tradition dictated that we begin our meetings by introducing ourselves and acknowledging any newcomers, and once it was her turn, she quickly stood up from her seat.
"I'm Aimee," she said giddily. "I'm here to write a story for the Community Gazette about your club."
Our presentation for the evening revolved around an upcoming event -- the "Fox Hunt." Despite its name, it wasn't about chasing actual foxes; instead, it involved locating a hidden radio transmitter within a local wooded park using radios equipped with directional antennas. Handouts we received provided all the essential information, including the start time, location, and more.
After the presentation, Aimee turned to me with intrigue in her eyes. "So, can I tag along with you?"
"Of course, Aimee," I replied warmly. "It's open to anyone interested. I'm Mike, in case you missed my introduction."
"Do I need to bring anything special?" she asked.
"No. But keep in mind that it might be hot by midday, and we will be in the woods," I cautioned.
Saturday arrived, and at 9 a.m., I found myself in the wrong parking lot, searching for our group. As I scoured the area, I spotted Aimee navigating the same lot in her vehicle, equally confused. Looking down towards the lower lot I could see other members gathering.
Waving her over, I called out. "Aimee, we're in the wrong area. Head down to the assembly area in the lower parking lot."
"Thanks, Mike," she responded with a smile.
Once we pulled into the lower lot, I spotted the other club members already making their way up the trail, equipped with the aforementioned radios and antennas. My best friend, Jimmy, arrived just before us.
Jimmy had an uncanny ability to transform into a walking Wikipedia on any subject, and Aimee's unconventional choice of attire for the forest adventure became the topic du jour. She sported a bright yellow tank top, shorts, and open-toe sandals. It was hard to miss the fact that she hadn't opted for a bra. Her attire left little to the imagination, with her nipples and dark areolas on display beneath the thin fabric.
Jimmy, our resident wilderness expert, couldn't help but remark, "I must say, Aimee, your choice of clothing isn't exactly ideal for our woodland trek, especially those open-toe sandals with the risk of encountering snakes."
Aimee retorted with a playful smile, "Well, I'm here now, so I'll have to make do."
Jimmy had a radio with a non-directional antenna while I had a directional Yagi antenna. Seeing him without a directional antenna, I couldn't resist asking, "How do you plan to find the 'Fox' with that setup?"
"Don't worry," Jimmy responded confidently. "I know a few tricks."
With that, the three of us embarked on our journey. After about a hundred yards, Jimmy veered left into the woods, while my radio indicated a different direction. I pointed out the discrepancy to him, but he remained resolute, trekking deeper into the woods.
I turned to Aimee to give her a choice. "You can follow Jimmy or me."
"I think I'll follow you," She decided.
As the morning clouds dissipated, the scorching sun intensified, raising the temperature and humidity to an uncomfortable level. Jimmy and I, clad in long pants and long-sleeve shirts for protection, sweat heavily in the sweltering weather, as did Aimee, who soon found her tank top drenched and subtly accentuating her more feminine features.
Spotting a drinking fountain up ahead, I suggested a break, feigning concern for Aimee's comfort. Honestly, I just really needed to cool down.
Just as we reached the fountain, Jimmy emerged from the woods.
"I think my radio misled me earlier; it's pointing in this direction now," he said.
My own radio indicated a path off the gravel trail.
"It looks like it's this way," I said.
Jimmy took a moment to remind Aimee of the potential perils of the woods, mentioning ticks, spiders, and snakes.
Aimee's response was nonchalant. "So?"