This is my first attempt at writing having been a reader on Literotica for a couple of years. I have wondered if I have the ability to do this for some time. The story is partially inspired by a chat I had with a Canadian couple, who will remain anonymous.
My last relationship had sadly ended when my partner passed away after a long illness. I was not inclined to look for another partner as I was not sure whether I wanted to start another relationship emotionally. I felt I needed to take a break not thinking I was ready or capable of making the decisions that would be needed.
I had for many years had an interest in erotica and had read the works of Anais Nin in my youth. Like most young men I had come across many magazines of the 'playboy' ilk during my youth as they were surreptitiously passed from hand to hand at school then college and finally at my employers. I slowly grew out of reading them as I tentatively began to become more aware of the opposite sex. Despite my reading and picture viewing I would have to say that I was naΓ―ve in the aspects of real relationships.
I had been born as the eldest of three boys and educated in single sex schools all through my upbringing, and girls and then young women were a bit like a different species to me. My first real contacts with girls, apart from a couple of younger cousins, was when I took a job as a paperboy to earn some pocket money. Paperboy was a bit of a misnomer as to my surprise it was a role carried out by girls as well.
All of the other kids seemed to know each other and would always be chatting whilst waiting to do their rounds. It took me a while to gradually get to know everyone's names. I was happy talking to the boys as I was used to that at school but usually only smiled at the girls. It was when I was walking home one day that I bumped into a small group of some of the girls. As was their want they started to tease me laughing and joking with each other. I just smiled and tried to walk on by. As I did one of the girls moved a bit closer and walked along side of me.
'You're a bit on the shy side aren't you' she said. I wasn't sure what to say. She smiled at me then said 'it's alright....I don't bite'. Over the next few weeks she always made sure to talk to me as we passed each other doing our jobs. I became more relaxed and comfortable talking with the female sex. We went different ways in our lives and I never got the chance to thank her for the unknowing service she gave me in being able to talk with the females I would come across.
Anyway...I digress. With no current partner and no immediate desire to find one I satisfied my carnal needs by reading erotica online. I read across the spectrum of available stories and began to give information back by making my own comments on those stories and how I had found them. I tried to be constructive in my views and to try to praise good writing rather than criticize those I personally found wanting.
I gradually got to know some of the writers better and communicated directly with them. I was quite surprised when one of them asked me for a favour . Edward knew that I lived in the south west part of England. He said that the son of a friend and the son's girlfriend were flying to England to join the son's parents on a cruise around Europe. The boat was due to dock at Southampton and they were to meet each other at that point.
There was a small problem in that the flight they had arranged meant the young couple would arrive two days before the boat docked. They had managed to book into a small hotel near the coast but would have no transport to get about. Edward asked if I would be willing to show them some of the local attractions to keep them entertained. I said that as I had no commitments I would be happy to oblige.
James and Ruth turned out to be the names of the teenagers. They were both 19 and the trip was a reward for the both of them having obtained the qualifications to carry on with their education. I met them early on the first morning and took them on a tour of the local area and its attractions. They were both quite understandably shy at first, not surprising seeing that I was a complete stranger to them.
However after a few hours things relaxed and our conversation flowed easily. Every now and then as we walked about they would hold hands attentively but would let go if they noticed I was looking at them. It reminded me of my youth and learning how relationships were kindled. As I was returning them to their hotel they asked if it was possible to visit a local beach to enjoy the sunny weather and have a chance for a swim the following day. 'No problem' I replied and arranged to pick them up in the morning.
As I returned home my mind was wandering after having spent a relaxing day with people a lot younger than me. Did I react in the same way when I was younger and in the company of an older person? I just couldn't recall.
I called into reception at their hotel the following morning and as the staff phoned to let the youngsters know I was waiting I realized that they had been booked into separate rooms. I wondered if they had stayed in them. When they materialized I was surprised to be greeted with a hug from Ruth and a warm smile from James. I must have made a good impression the previous day.
I told them that I would take them to a sandy beach owned by the National Trust that had very safe swimming. It was only about a 20 minute drive away and as it was a normal work day it wouldn't be very crowded. We chatted comfortably on the journey as if we were old friends.
I pulled into the car park after the short drive. Access to the beach was through a group of small buildings made up of a small shop....a cafΓ© with outside eating space and several shacks that rented various items you might want on a beach. We walked onto the sands and James and Ruth were surprised to see that the beach although narrow stretched for about a mile and a half eastwards from the entrance. As expected it was fairly quiet so we didn't have to walk far to find a space to set down.
The couple had their costumes on under shorts and t-shirts and quickly ran into the water splashing each other as they went. I had always been a poor swimmer and explained that to them as I joined in the water. I explained that I liked this beach as once you were up to your shoulders the sands leveled out for quite a distance. They were enjoying themselves frolicking around whilst I was swimming gently in the same area. Eventually they decided that I should be involved in the splashing about and soon we were taking it in turns to gang up on each other in a friendly way. I almost felt that I had returned to my teens.
After a while we tired a little so I said I would go and get coffees from the take away. As I returned they were lying on our beach mats chatting quietly to each other. I handed over the drinks and joined them on my own mat. After a quiet few minutes James said 'we know an acquaintance of yours arranged for you to look after us but we don't really know much about you. Would you mind if we asked you a few questions?'
'No problem I said just go ahead.' They asked normal questions about my life and the situation that I was at for the moment. I truthfully explained how things were and in return asked them about home life and their education. James put a question to me about my swimming. I said 'I have been a poor swimmer most of my life and that I liked to frequent this beach because of its safety. I told them that at weekends and holiday times it got busy so I mainly walked to the far end of the beach'.'
'Would you like to move along to there now Ruth said' whilst she glanced at James. This put me in a bit of a quandary. I paused for a moment. 'There is another reason why I kept you at this point....the other end of the beach is a dedicated naturist area...and I'm not sure your parents would have expected me to take you there.'
They both glanced at each other and little smiles passed between them. I was surprised when Ruth spoke next saying. 'If it's Ok with you WE would like to go to that end of the beach.' After a moment's thought I said 'ok..if you're really sure. We picked up our belongings and started to walk along the beach until we got to the warning signs stating that nudism was permitted on the beach ahead. I paused and said 'are you really sure'. They both said 'yes' in unison with little smiles on their faces.
There were only a few people enjoying the sun and a few more swimming naked. I said' we can lie on the beach here if you are happy to or we could go into the dunes where you would have a little more privacy although there is nothing to stop anyone from walking pass us'. They glanced at each other again then Ruth said 'I think we would prefer the dunes'.
The dunes are only about five or six feet higher than the beach but there were lots of sandy hollows that you could lie in to enjoy the sun. We selected one of them and put our beach mats and belongings down. My mind was saying 'how do I handle this situation now'. Then James said 'we have both wanted to be naked in nature but it's not something that our families would approve of. We have felt comfortable in your presence and would like to try it here.'