By Emi Tsuruta
I love the summer time, the blue skies, the feel of a gentle sea breeze on my skin, the bright orange sun wrapping me in its warmth as I stretch out lathered up with sunblock on the beach or a lawn chair in our backyard soaking up the rays.
I think this was probably just after my sophomore year at Oceanview U. Half way through August, classes let out for the summer, and the campus got quiet. My best friend Satomi went back to Japan to visit her parents, but I had to stay in California, and finish up my summer job at the campus fitness center. Satomi lent me the key to her dorm room, so I could stay there, closer to work.
Everyone in the dorm seemed to be gone or busy. My then-boyfriend Ryosuke was still in Oceanview, but with both of us working, it was hard to find time to meet. My French friend, Natasha, headed up to Los Angeles to see her fiancΓ©, and Italian Sarah ended up going with her. Takuya, one of the guys in the dorm, is usually all over me, but even he seemed to be out all the time. At work, there weren't many people. The whole campus was so quiet for once.
Not sure what else to do, I decided to head to the campus bookstore. I bought some textbooks for courses I was planning to take in the fall, and then went out looking for a quiet place to stretch out, and read.
Behind Satomi's dorm, across the lawn, there is the Liberal Arts building, probably the oldest building on campus. It's built of grey stone, and has a bell tower and spires, sort of like a cathedral in Europe. Earlier in the summer, Sarah and Takuya had been taking classes there, but now with classes out, I thought it'd be closed up for the summer. I walked across, and pushed on the big wooden doors. They were still open. The outdoor quadrangle inside was quite beautiful, a field of green grass with elm trees and long stone benches around the edge. I'd taken classes in the building before, but I hadn't really paid much attention to the quad. I went in, and closed the wooden doors behind me.
Around the edge of the quad, there were the many windows of professors' offices and classrooms. I checked the doors to inside, but they were all locked. There didn't seem to be any lights on either. This was a nice place though. I walked to the far end, and spread out my beach towel on the grass. I can lie back, relax, and do some reading, I thought.
I took off my sandals, and sat down. The sky was so blue, not a cloud in the sky. This would be a great spot to do some sunbathing. I checked my bag though, and I didn't have my bathing suit with me. Ah well. Maybe tomorrow.
I lay there leafing through my books, enjoying the sun. I could even hear birds chirping in the trees. This really was a wonderful spot--my own secret hiding place away from the hustle and bustle of the campus outside. I wonder why I'd never noticed it before.
Some time later, I glanced at my watch, and realized it was almost time for work. I quickly packed everything up, and took one last look around. I'll definitely have to come back here. I finally headed back to Satomi's room to get changed for work.
The next day, I went back to Loretta's to pick up some bikinis and a few other things. Brandon was there, but I had to come back to campus to work, so I didn't stay long. I planned to go back to that quad, and check it out again.
For a day or two, I was busy with other things, but on Wednesday, I had some free time. In Satomi's room, after I woke up, I went across the hall, and had a shower. I dried off, wrapped the towel around me, and came back to Satomi's room. I rubbed some sun block on, pulled on blue jean shorts and a flowery summer blouse, and stuffed my red and white bikini into my bag.
It was still early, and there didn't seem to be many people up yet in the dorm. Outside it was gorgeous weather--warm and sunny. I headed across to the Liberal Arts building, and went through the huge wooden doors into the quad. All was quiet. I spread out my beach towel on the grass, but actually, I felt a bit nervous for some reason. I peered up at all the windows, but it didn't look like anyone was here. I couldn't get over how a building that was so busy in the fall could be so quiet in the summer. I lay back on the towel, and looked up at the sky basking in the warmth of the sun.
Eventually, I got back up, pulled out my bikini, and laid it on top of my bag. I don't know what I'm so nervous about. There's no one here. Still, this was the middle of campus. Havelock Hall was further on, and there were soccer fields out front and back. I kept debating whether I should get changed here, or go find a restroom somewhere. I wanted to change here, but it was kind of dangerous. What if someone comes?
Still wavering a bit, I carefully undid the button on the front of my jean shorts, and kicked off my sandals. I peeled off my shorts, getting a little thrill from stripping bottomless. The towel felt ticklish on my bare behind. I looked down at my furry black bush, so out of place in the bright sun light. I felt so naughty getting naked out here in the middle of the courtyard. I quickly pulled my t-shirt off over my head. I was naked. I felt so antsy, nervous but supercharged up too. My whole body felt tingly. I gave my breasts a gentle squeeze, and then ran a finger along my slit, savoring the jolt of electricity that gave me. I knew I shouldn't be doing this out here in the open like this, playing with myself, but I was so excited by then.
I was tempted to get up, and go for a little walk. I even stood up, my heart beating away, but I soon realized that was crazy. Back in the dorm, Takuya and them were probably up by now. With an effort, I lay down, and rubbed some more sun block on my breasts and between my legs. Yum.
Even though I was enjoying being naked, I couldn't stop worrying, and eventually got back dressed. I needed some time to calm back down before work. Once I was dressed, I headed back to the dorm, my heart still beating away. Wow! That was something else. So fun!
Anyway, the next morning, I ran across the hall, and had a shower in the coed bath room. When I came out, I dried off, and I tied on a white teeny bikini. I stepped out, and looked at myself in the mirror. I look good I guess, sexy, cute. My skin had a clean glow, fresh from the shower. I'd let my black hair and bangs grow long, but they were still wet, shining. I wondered if I should make a ponytail, but just parted it in the middle for now. I put on some raspberry lip gloss, smells so nice. I'm ready for whatever the day might bring.
I wondered if I could get away with going across to the Arts building dressed like this in just my bikini. Might be a bit much. I'd pulled on my white hoodie. You could still see my backside peeking out, but with any luck, I wouldn't bump into anyone anyway. I stuffed my books into my bag, and headed out. In the hall though, I caught sight of Takuya. He looks pretty studious in his horn rim glasses, and seemed happy to see me.
"Oooh! Miss Emi!" he boomed. He gave me a big smile, and eyed my bikini body. "Where are you heading?"
If I'm going to be perfectly honest, I had kind of been avoiding Takuya, embarrassed to be seen all horny like this. I glanced up at him for a second, but then walked past.
"Oh, just out for a little walk," I giggled shyly.
"Would you like me to accompany you?" he called after me.
"No, no, that's alright. I'm hoping to get in some studying. You should be studying too," I chided.
"School's out," he countered following me into the stairwell.
"That's no excuse," I shouted up at him as I scurried down the stairs.
"I love your as-... swimsuit," he called after me. Takuya has always been pretty straight, making little comments about my body. He's different from Ryosuke in that way, and I must say I did like the attention. Even so, I have to stay focused here, not get sidetracked. I'm just going to go across to my secret spot, and do some reading. That's all.
I went outside, but worried that Takuya might be watching, I hugged the edge of the quad trying to keep out of sight. I didn't want him to see where I was going. I wonder if there's any other way to get into the Arts building. I waited a while before cutting across the lawn. A couple of other students came along, and looked at me strange because of my bikini I guess. Perhaps I should dress more decently.
Once they were gone, I dashed over to the wooden doors, and went in. I looked up at the offices. It looked more or less the same as it had the day before. I had this strange feeling though. Something was different. Maybe there is someone here. I couldn't see anyone though. I took a deep breath, and tried to relax. I don't know what I am getting so worked up about.
I walked down to the far end, and laid out my towel on the grass. Peace at last. I kicked off my sandals, and lay down, enjoying the feeling of the soft towel on my bare back and shoulders. I got out my sun block, and rubbed it on my legs. I peeled off my hoodie, and rubbed some on my arms and tummy. Finally, I got out my book, lay back, and tried to read.