This story was gifted to me by a long term friend. I've not changed much from her true story
My South Pacific Warrior and His War Club.
We had lived and worked in Pacific Ocean islands so knew them and their peoples well, but for a vacation, we went to stay on a small island in the South Pacific which we hadn't been to before. The island wasn't really developed for tourism so the place we were staying was more like a B&B accommodation than what you'd call a resort. There weren't many people so plenty of space and privacy and not much in the way of formal entertainments so plenty of time to rest and just relax in the warmth and friendly atmosphere of an island community. Just what we needed after months of intense work.
There were only a few house staff & just 2 or 3 grounds staff; all native to the island and typically friendly and smiling. One particular man caught my eye. He was a gardener I think - a beautifully built specimen of a man with a traditional island physique, tall and handsome. I can see him now with his deep chest, tanned a deep golden honey colour, broad shoulders, tight abs and long strong legs. He was graceful as well in that relaxed island way, always shifting and swaying to some inner rhythm. He had a lovely languid way of moving that indicated he knew how to use his body and was comfortable with the way he was.
We had been there for a few days, settling into the island's slow pace of life, when Charlie decided to go on a deep-sea fishing trip, leaving before dawn and not returning until dark. It didn't bother me that I was going to be alone all day; I planned to sit around and work on my tan so when the sun was up, I slipped on a Wicked Weasel suit, one of my smallest ones and nearly see-through when wet. I grabbed my hat, sun-glasses, sun screen, towel and some water and off I went. I walked to a secluded beach on the other side of the island and set myself up, lying back on the towel and dozing, listening to the gentle sounds of the waves.
After a while I heard footsteps on the sand and saw the gardener walk by. He was wearing loose faded swim shorts that really showed off his upper body physique and carrying a mask, snorkel and fishing spear. He was obviously going to be going in the water and just as I'd seen him before, he had an easy grace about his movements, not a trace of awkwardness in carrying all the gear he had. I rose up on my elbows and watched as he passed by. Although the shorts he wore were long and loose I was fascinated by the hint of what was in his shorts and I felt my body react.
He looked over towards where I was lying on my towel, said hi & just walked on.