Ashelin Stumbles
The sun shone brightly as Ashelin stepped out the backdoor of the house she rented. She stood on the patio and took in a deep breath as she got ready for the morning run. Ashelin had taken a new job Cherry Springs University and moved into town just a few days ago. This was the first day she was able to go running, and she was eager to get to it.
The woman pulled her natural red hair back into a ponytail, strapped her phone to her arm, and took the time to make final adjustments on the black running bra and matching black shorts she was wearing. While she admitted that her 30-year old body wasn't in the best shape, she knew that she could still turn heads.
Stepping down off the patio, Ashelin started jogging, taking off at an easy pace. While she was getting unpacked and acclimated to the town, she had looked for some routes to run. Some of the streets looked promising, but she was more interested in the path through the trees that edged her backyard.
The footpath was easy to navigate, with very few sticks and rocks in the way to provide hazards. After the first couple of minutes, Ashelin found herself feeling the familiar burn in her legs that came with jogging. She had decided beforehand that, until the area became more well-known to her, she would only jog out for a mile before turning back.
The trees provided enough shade to shield her from the beaming sun, as well as a pleasant view to go along with the exercise. Ashelin preferred running in places like this instead of the street. She felt at home when surrounded by nature.
As she continued jogging, the terrain changed a bit. The path led uphill, with the edge on her left. She slowed her pace, the incline making her calves burn more. She reached the top shortly, and Ashelin pushed forward. After a few more minutes, she came to a brief clearing in the trees. Slightly ahead and to the left, at the bottom of the hill, she saw a yellow one-story house. The back of the house was surrounded by a wooden fence and contained a pool as well as a patio table and chairs.
Ashelin's viewing angle changed as she continued on her run. Coming alongside the house, she could see down almost directly into the backyard. That's when she saw the man lying nude on a lawn chair by the pool. He was a toned Black man, lying face down with a towel in between him and the chair. Ashelin grinned slightly at the sight of his athletic ass, glistening in the sun.
While she was watching, the man turned over on the chair. His thick, flaccid cock laid prominently between his legs. Ashelin was surprised by the sight, not prepared at all to see a handsome, naked man on her morning run. With her attention on the figure below her, Ashelin wasn't focused on the ground beneath her feet. She stepped down on a loose rock and slipped. Before she knew what was happening, Ashelin found herself sliding down the hill. Rocks and twigs scraped at her limbs as she tried to slow her descent and gain some control. She came to the bottom of the hill and stopped right before she hit the wooden fence.
Ashelin lay there on the ground, feeling pain all over her body. She sat up slowly, wincing at the pain coming from her ankle.
"Oh my God, are you okay?" she heard a deep voice ask from behind her. Ashelin turned around and saw the Black man standing over her, the towel wrapped around his waist. "I heard you tumbling down the hill. Do you need help?" Ashelin could only nod, the pain, and the man's attractiveness, making her words stick in her throat.
"Here, let me help you," he said, reaching his hand out. Ashelin took his hand and allowed him to help her stand up. She let out a groan and leaned against the man as pain shot up from her ankle. The man leaned down and let Ashelin put her arm around his neck. Even through the pain, Ashelin couldn't help but notice that the man smelled faintly of coconut. Supporting her weight, he led her to the fence door and into his backyard. With care, he helped her into the lawn chair.
"I'm Kurt," the man said with a compassionate smile.
"Ashelin," she responded, slowly getting into a more comfortable position on the chair.
"Well, Ashelin, it looks like you have some scrapes and bruises. I'm gonna get a first aid kit for you, okay?"
"Yes, thank you," she nodded. Ashelin watched as Kurt went through the backdoor into his house. While he was inside, Ashelin took the time to examine herself more closely. She had a few scrapes on her arms, legs, and torso, as well as some bruising, but it wasn't as bad as she initially thought. Most of the pain came from her ankle, and that just felt like a mild sprain.
Kurt came back outside, this time wearing a pair of red basketball shorts and a white undershirt. He had the first aid kit in one hand and a bottle of water in the other. "Here you go," he said, offering Ashelin the water. She thanked him before opening the bottle and taking a drink. Kurt opened up the kit and looked up at Ashelin. "Do you mind if I take care of this for you?"
Ashelin looked into Kurt's brown eyes and felt her heart flutter. "I don't mind at all," she responded softly.
Kurt's hands were surprisingly gentle as he rubbed Ashelin's scrapes with an antiseptic pad. Ashelin was so enraptured by Kurt's toned physique and the light sheen of sweat on his arms that she didn't pay attention to the sting as he cleaned her wounds.
"So you do a lot of running?" Kurt asked.
"Yeah, I run about 3 times a week. I just moved into town, so this was my first morning run since coming here."
"I can tell. You have the look of a runner," Kurt said, his hand moving another pad gently over a scrape on Ashelin's stomach.
"Thank you. You also have a very nice body," she responded, the image of Kurt's naked form flashing in her mind. The moment the words were out her mouth, she heard how they sounded and winced. "I-I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean it like that," she stammered.
Kurt smiled at the compliment. "It's okay." He looked up and saw the redness of Ashelin's cheeks. "Our first meeting
was
with me wrapped in a towel."
This last statement caused the redness in her cheeks to spread further. Deciding to spare her any further embarrassment, he changed the subject. "So you're new in town, huh?"
"Yes." Ashelin paused and closed her eyes as Kurt's hands slid up to her ribs. His fingers lightly grazed her chest, sending a shiver through her body. She took a deep breath before continuing. "I got a new job at the university."
"Oh really? What do you do?"
"I'm a professor of literature."
Kurt grinned. "So you're a professor?"
"Yes, I am. And trust me, I've probably heard all of the 'sexy professor' comments people can make," Ashelin said with a smirk.