While this story follows on from my previous story "Setting Up Camp", it can also stand alone for those after a quick read.
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The night passed to the sound of rain and the comfort of shared body warmth. We may as well have been alone in the campsite. Setting up camp had at least gone well the previous afternoon, so there was no chance of any leaking drips disturbing our peace.
The next morning began with brilliant sunshine, casting its rays through the comfortable cocoon of our tent. It was a beautiful day outside. Making the most of the surrounding wilderness, we explored countless walking trails that we'd looked up during the week before. While the bushland was still thoroughly drenched from the downpour the night before, the day provided winter sunshine in abundance. Soon enough we were stripped down to short sleeves and working up a sweat. There were numerous beaches in the area, as well as the walking tracks, and it felt like we explored them all. It was bliss. Among the hard slog of the bushwalks, we found time for leisurely walks on the sandy beach, hand in hand. Needless to say, many an adoring selfie was taken.
As the afternoon progressed we finally settled back in at the camp, our muscles comfortably weary from the day's adventures. Being winter, there were only a handful of other tents at the campsite, despite the idyllic location. The only one near us was occupied by a young couple - our age or perhaps slightly younger. They had a larger tent, outside of which they now lounged on camp chairs, enjoying the contents of their esky. 'It looks like someone's well prepared for their weekend,' Suz remarked, casting an appraising eye at our temporary neighbours. We waved, and got a smile and a wave in return from the man in his chair, who was clearly casting his own appraising eye in our direction.
There was one request Suz had had for this trip: a campfire. I was not about to let her down. Thankfully I was prepared for once. The surrounding bushland was still damp and unusable from the previous night's downpour, but we had brought firewood of our own. I have to admit, I felt like a hero as I unloaded armful after armful of wood from the back of the car.
Suz and I messed around and built the fire as best we could. I arranged the pieces artfully, as if I actually knew what I was doing. Suz looked suitably impressed, as thankfully she didn't know any better. We laughed and carried on like idiots as we slowly brought the fire to life, probably making a bit more of a bonfire than a simple campfire. 'It's alive!' we cackled, as the flames reached up into the darkening sky.
It clearly got the attention of the couple next to us, as the man walked over to introduce himself. His name was Dan. 'I can't believe you guys brought your own firewood, that's such a good idea,' Dan said, enviously eyeing our oversized campfire. Dan was tall - almost my height - with straight, auburn hair and dark-coloured eyes. He was clearly in good shape, even though his coat covered too much to get a real look.
I laughed. 'I did not want to disappoint. Suzie here had her heart set on a campfire this trip, but it always rains any time we go away.'
'Well...' Dan cut in. 'My fiancee Mel and I were thinking maybe we could come and join you?' We glanced over at his other half, still reclining in her camp chair, glass of wine at the ready. I couldn't make out much of Mel at this distance, other than blonde hair and long legs. From what I could see though, I was certainly happy for them to keep up company.
'Come on over, then,' Suz replied with a grin. 'You and your wine are more than welcome at our campfire!'
As it turns out, Dan and Mel were actually great company. We soon got past the initial 'get to know you' chit chat, and as we slowly consumed the contents of their esky, chit chat gave way to stories and laughter. Mel was a great girl, although a bit shy, which was surprising considering how beautiful she turned out to be up close. Suz and Mel talked a bit on-and-off, but Suz was clearly drawn more to Dan as the night drew on, so Mel and I talked more frequently. The sky clouded over as the night deepened.
It started to get colder and a wind picked up, casting sparks into the night sky from our well-stoked fire. Suz and Dan seemed oblivious to the cold as their laughter carried on the breeze. I could hear my name thrown into the conversation - no doubt at my expense. They sat close together, almost like they were huddling for warmth, with her mere inches away from leaning against his arm as they chatted. She cast frequent glances my way and smiled, as if reassuring me. Well, I knew who she would be thinking about tonight when I finally got her into bed. It looked like the flirtation wasn't one-sided other, as Dan quite happily sat absorbed in her company.
'Hey, did you want a jacket or anything?' I asked Mel, as the breeze seemed to drop the temperature a few more degrees.
'Oh, it's ok, I'll go and get mine,' she responded, getting up and walking back towards her own tent. I considered insisting she wear mine, but she was already on her way. I watched as she left, taking the opportunity to truly admire her fantastic legs and ass as she walked away. Ok, so maybe Suz wasn't the only one who would be doing some daydreaming tonight. We weren't strangers to envisioning the occasional fantasy while together in bed. I barely noticed the first drops of rain that came down as I reluctantly pried my eyes of Mel and turned around to talk to Suz and Dan.
'Sounds like you two are having a grand old time over here,' I chimed in. They merely laughed.
'It's not every day I meet someone who can make it rain,' Dan replied, grinning at Suz. I was a little stunned Suz had been talking about our night before, where it had seemed the skies had opened as we reached climax. I didn't have a chance for a comeback. As if on cue at Dan's words, the few drops of rain which I barely noticed turned into a downpour.
'Oh my God,' Suz burst out, jumping to her feet. Hastily gathering a few items from the fireside, we dashed about in a mad scramble to get out of the rain, with Suz playfully shoving Dan and blaming his words for the sudden drenching. In a mad dash, the three of us piled into the tent.
Needless to say, it was a bit crowded. Although we'd only been in the rain for a few moments, we were half soaked, but still laughing as we squirmed around to get comfortable in the confined space. We finally settled, each of us sitting in different corners of the tent. Suz and I discarded our now-wet jackets and shoes, and Dan sat by the door, still in his dark coat.
'Well, that was sudden. I didn't realise that just thinking about it would start the rain like that,' I joked. 'I hope Mel didn't get too wet, she was heading back to your tent for another jacket or something.'
'Mel!' Dan called out. All we could hear was the rain in response. 'Mel! Mel!' we called together, but still to no response. The rain continued unabated.
'Well, may as well get comfortable,' I shrugged. 'Dan, pass that coat over here, we'll put it with our jackets.' Dan obliged, revealing a plain black t-shirt underneath. My previous assumption was correct - Dan definitely kept in shape. I tried to catch a glimpse of Suz out of the corner of my eye to see if she was watching, but she was either not interested or just more circumspect than me when checking people out.
Suz didn't hesitate to snuggled up under the doona though - right in the middle of the tent - at the mention of getting comfortable.
'Hey, do you mind if I ditch these jeans?' I asked. The hems of the jeans were soaked through. Dan just shrugged.
Suz though, clearly under the effect of the wine, gave a little clap. 'Woo, take it off!' she teased. I laughed, laying beside her and pulling the doona over myself for the sake of decency as I undid my belt and stripped down to my boxers. Finally laying back, I noticed with some surprise Suz just finishing doing the same, kicking off her jeans to the bottom of the tent. I could feel her naked thigh against mine as we lay there under the covers. My cock stirred involuntarily.
'You don't have to sit over there, I don't bite,' said Suz, patting the spare patch of doona to her other side. After a cautious glance at me to check if it was ok, Dan lay down on Suz's left. Suz's breathing quickened slightly as I started running my hands up and down her legs and stomach. I was more than a little turned on. We always loved the idea of being watched, and now here we were in this small tent, pants off, pressed against each other. I couldn't help but touch her.
'So,' Dan said. 'Nice setup you have here.'
