The jungle seemed to be growing thicker, it was difficult for her to follow the path. Vines hung from unseen branches above, she had to constantly push them aside.
Her bare feet padded along the soft green aisle, the showers earlier had left it wet. She looked up, the trees were so thick here, they obscured the sun, giving a twilight look to everything below.
She moved another clump of vines out her way, they too were still wet from the rain. Her thin cotton gown was soaked, it clung to her. Her young body was revealed through it.
A small branch caught on it, the fabric tore. As she examined the rip, she noticed how the jungle seemed different here, more alive.
As the elder women of her village had prepared her, they hinted at things that would happen on the way. 'This is a special day' they had told her. 'You will leave a girl, but return a woman.'
She stepped around yet another group of vines, a few of them grazed over her exposed flesh. She felt a tingle as they slid across her skin.
Her foot caught on a root across the path, she fell face forward, tearing more of the cloth as she did. She landed with a soft thump.
She smelled the thick green carpet below her face. It was sweet and... something else. She inhaled deeply. A warm feeling traveled through her body, and settled between her virgin thighs.
As she rose, more vines brushed over her flesh, adding to the warmth growing in her. A soft 'mmmmmm' came from her lips. She had never felt anything like it before.
She pressed on, the vines growing thicker. They seemed to clutch at her gown, creating more tears in the cloth. More of her body was revealed with each, she had to use one hand to hold it up.
The path narrowed, the vines and brush touched her almost constantly. Her skin felt alive. She felt a wetness along with the growing heat.
There was a sudden drop in the path, her footing failed. She tumbled down a small embankment, her gown shredding.
Her fall was stopped by a fallen branch. The greenery was so thick here, she bumped harmlessly against it.
She looked herself over, covered in mud, and nearly naked. She got back to her feet, and found the path again. She moved further along it.
The jungle seemed to close around her even more. Each touch caused a tingle and chills. She noticed her nipples stood straight out. She touched one.
A jolt of pleasure ran through her. She pinched, and did it again. The feeling was incredible!
She let the gown fall, and raised her other hand to her firm breast. She cupped them, the hardness of her nipples pressing into the softness of her palms. She grazed her palms over them.
Her eyes closed as twin paths of pleasure raced to meet in her loins. She felt a trickle along her thigh. Something was happening in her woman flesh.
She stood for a time, letting her hands explore the new sensations her body was giving her. They floated over her tingling flesh, moving lower. Her breathing grew deeper.
She swayed between clumps of vines, they swirled around her. Her fingers grazed her moist slit. She squeezed her thighs around them.
She pressed, and rocked her hips slowly. The heel of her hand found a spot high on her woman flesh. Sparks lit up behind her closed eyes. Her mouth fell open. A soft feminine sound escaped her.
She felt a gentle push from behind. The vines were moving, urging her to continue on the path. One of the elders had said 'The jungle will be impatient' She left the gown, and moved on.
The path narrowed even more, her flesh was constantly tickled by brush on both sides. She tried to stop, to give in to the flood of tingles flowing through her.
The vines pushed again, forcing her along the path, as tendrils teased over her wet skin. She had never felt more alive.
She spread her arms wide, and stepped faster down the way. Each step brought new thrills as the greenery slid around her body. Her thighs were soaked with her own juices and the moisture from the the plants licking her flesh.
She began to run, wanting to feel more, more, more! She felt like she was flying, the greenery was a blur around her. She lost herself in a haze of pleasure, wanting it to go on forever.
The jungle ended suddenly. She stopped, wanting to go back in. The jungle had closed behind her, the path was gone.
She found she was in a large clearing. It was a grotto, the jungle surrounded it. There was a large pond, a small waterfall at one end fed it. Sunshine streamed through the canopy of trees. It was beautiful.
She looked at herself, she was a mess. Her feet were covered in mud, as were her knees. Her skin was sticky with the now drying combination of plant dew, and her own perspiration. The water of the pond rippled with an unspoken invitation.
She moved to the water's edge. It was clear, she could see about three feet down into it. She dipped a toe, testing the temperature. Perfect.
She waded in to her waist, the water felt like soft hands sliding over her sensitive skin. She held her breath, and slid under.
A few moments later, she surfaced, the water rolling off and glistening over her body. Each tiny stream left a trail of pleasure in it's wake.
She used her hands to scrub the mud from herself. With a small smile, she noticed bathing felt a lot nicer than it normally did. She took extra time with her breasts and nipples.
After some time, she was finished. She reached, and squeezed the extra water from her long, dark hair.
She stepped from the water, looking for a place where she could dry herself. She saw a large, flat rock. She could lay on that as she dried.
It was warm from the sun, and smooth on her bottom as she sat. She lay back, and closed her eyes.
The sun was warm, it felt lovely on her skin. Her mind went back to her village, and the events since the last full moon.
The older women had begun to prepare her for this. They had told her, 'All our females must walk the path. It is your time. You will learn about yourself what we cannot tell you' They had exchanged knowing smiles among themselves. She was beginning to understand.
The sun caressed her, a small breeze kissed her body. Her hands cupped her breasts, and she ran her palms over her nipples. She found that small circles felt best, and the feeling made her want to feel more.
Her hands moved to her face, tracing her lips. She licked her palm, surprised at the reaction. It tingled all the way through her.